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Ryan Lochte -- I'm Sorry

Ryan Lochte is finally doing a mea culpa for the lie he told on NBC that's become an international incident ... but he kind of doubled down on the version of event he told cops.

AP: NBA Selects New Orleans To Host 2017 All-Star Game Over Charlotte

The NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

GOP Slams Obama After Explanation Of $400M Payment To Iran

The Obama administration is facing a storm of Republican criticism after acknowledging that a $400 million cash payment to Iran seven months ago was contingent on the release of a group of American prisoners.

Donald Trump Campaign Rally In Charlotte

Donald Trump campaigns at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Brazil Police Official: Lochte Made Up Story About Robbery

A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro.

McDonald's Is Pulling Its Fitness Tracker From Happy Meals

An attempt by McDonald’s to get kids moving isn’t working out so great: The chain said it will no longer distribute activity trackers in its Happy Meals after reports that they might cause skin irritations.

Weary GOP Hopeful Trump Staff Shake-Up Triggers New Momentum

Weary Republican leaders are accepting Donald Trump's latest staff shake-up, hopeful that a new leadership team can reverse the New York businessman's struggles even as some worry it's too little too late.

People Vent at Vigil for Jordyn Dumont

She's the three-year-old found dead in the woods behind her Gaston County home. Some at the vigil tell WCCB, the community bears some of the responsibility for her murder.

Friends Confirm Remains Found Are Sandy Le

A family friend tells WCCB Charlotte a body found today near the Mecklenburg-Cabarrus County line is that of a missing Charlotte woman. CMPD says evidence in the disappearance of Sandy Le led them to a wooded area off Robinson Church Road where they found the remains.

Target Installing Single Stall Bathrooms Amid Backlash

Target is shelling out millions in hopes of appeasing angry shoppers.

Two Of Ryan Lochte's Teammates In Robbery Probe Pulled Off Plane

The USOC says American swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the U.S. by Brazilian authorities Wednesday night.

Man Arrested At Kendall Jenner's House Charged With Stalking

A man arrested outside model and reality television personality Kendall Jenner's Los Angeles home has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor trespassing and stalking charges.

Woman Leads Effort To Donate 20,000 Bras To Homeless Women

A Maryland woman has collected and delivered more than 20,000 new and gently used bras and 50,000 feminine hygiene products to shelters around the country.

Brazilian Judge Orders Seizure Of Passports Of American Swimmers Lochte & Feigen

A Brazilian judge ordered Wednesday that the passports of American swimmers Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen be seized.

Director Kevin Smith Slams Online Criticism Of His Daughter

Director Kevin Smith is taking on an online troll who called his daughter "ugly" and "talentless" and wished her dead on Instagram.

Russia-Iran Cooperation In Syria Sends Message To US

Russia's use of an Iranian air base to bomb targets in Syria sends a message to Washington as it weighs a military partnership with Moscow: Join us or we'll look to your enemies.

Donald Trump To Hold Rally In Charlotte Thursday

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump will hold a rally in Charlotte.

This Man Shoots Arrows Without Arms

Matt Stutzman was born without arms. But that hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the world's best archers. He competes professionally for the U.S. Paralympic Archery Team and even set the Guinness World Record for longest accurate shot in archery.

VIDEO: Plane Flips, Crashes Into Sea In Emergency Landing

A small plane flipped and crashed into the sea during an attempted crash landing near Kent, England, but quick-acting spectators dove in and managed to rescue the pilot.