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Pentagon: US Kills Islamic State Leader In Afghanistan

The Pentagon says that U.S. forces killed the head of the Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan in an airstrike in Kunar province earlier this week.

Two Charged In Killings Of Missing Pennsylvania Men

An admitted drug dealer with a history of mental illness was charged Friday with the killings of four Pennsylvania men who vanished a week ago. A second suspect was also arrested and charged in three of the deaths.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Rowan County Christian Prayer Unconstitutional

Elected officials' practice of opening meetings in North Carolina with Christian prayer and inviting audience members to join is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Friday in a closely watched case likely headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Marines, Sailor Killed In KC-130T Crash Identified

It is with great regret that the Marine Corps announces the names of those who perished in the KC-130T Hercules crash in Mississippi on July 10.

Inmate Confesses To Killing 4 Men, Says Where Bodies Are

A jail inmate who was the focus of an investigation into the disappearances of four men admitted on Thursday that he killed them, his attorney said in a surprise development.

McConnell Reveals New Health Bill; Will His GOP Support It?

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell released his new but still-reeling health care bill Thursday, bidding for conservative support by letting insurers sell low-cost, skimpy policies and reaching for moderates with added billions to combat opioid abuse and help states rein in consumers’ skyrocketing insurance costs.

New Kids On The Block Singer Donnie Wahlberg Leaves $2,000 Tip At Charlotte Waffle House

The New Kids On The Block will be performing in Charlotte Thursday night at Spectrum Arena but one of the singers is already making headlines.

U.S. Charging 412 In Health Fraud Schemes Worth $1.3 Billion

More than 400 people have been charged with taking part in health care fraud and opioid scams that totaled $1.3 billion in false billing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday.

Novant Health House Call: Dry Drowning

About 10 people die in the country from unintentional drowning each day. Novant Health has what every parent needs to know about it.

Scientists Say Massive Iceberg Has Broken Off In Antarctica

One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded, a trillion-ton behemoth more than seven times the size of New York City, has broken off of Antarctica, triggering disagreement among scientists over whether global warming is to blame.

Trump's FBI Pick Says He'll Focus On The Law, Not Politics

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI declared Wednesday he will not let politics get in the way of the bureau’s mission, saying its work will be driven only by “the facts, the law and the impartial pursuit of justice.”

Seven Plane Crash Victims From Camp Lejeune

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered flags to fly at half staff Wednesday in honor of the 16 U.S. Troops killed in a plane crash in Mississippi.

Mississippi Update: 16 Dead In Worst Marine Crash Since 2005, Seven Were Stationed At Camp Lejeune, NC

Investigators picked through debris across a fire-blackened soybean field Tuesday to try to determine why a U.S. military plane slammed into the ground, killing all 16 people aboard in the deadliest Marine crash anywhere in the world in more than a decade.

Panthers Fan Fest To Be Held On August 4th

The Carolina Panthers will make their first appearance of 2017 at Bank of America Stadium when they take the field at Fan Fest on Friday, August 4.

Donald Trump Jr. Tweets Emails Showing Russian Aid For Campaign

President Donald Trump’s eldest son released an email chain Tuesday that shows him discussing plans to hear damaging information on Hillary Clinton that were described as “part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.”

Woman Accused Of Setting Boyfriend On Fire And Dumping Urine On Him

Woman accused of setting her boyfriend on fire and dousing him with urine.

Trump Jr. Admits He Wanted Info On Clinton From Russian

A meeting between President Donald Trump’s eldest son and a Russian lawyer during the presidential campaign occurred at the behest of a Moscow-based singer with family ties to Trump’s businesses, according to a participant in the talks. Donald Trump Jr. acknowledged Monday he made time for the meeting hoping to get information about Democrat Hillary Clinton.