Attorney: NC Novelist Reaches Plea Deal In 2001 Murder Case
Almost 15 years after he was convicted of killing his wife, a North Carolina novelist has made a plea deal to end the case before his retrial, a lawyer said Tuesday.
'Battlestar Galactica' Star Richard Hatch Dies At 71
Actor Richard Hatch, perhaps best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica" film and TV series, has died. He was 71.
Betsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary As Pence Breaks Tie
The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie.
Trump Lunches with Troops on First Visit to MacDill Base
President Donald Trump made his first visit to the headquarters Monday for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command.
2 States Say Allowing Travel Ban Would 'Unleash Chaos Again'
Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would "unleash chaos again."
Republicans Seek Distance from Trump's Comments on Putin, US
President Donald Trump has long expressed a desire for improved relations with Moscow, but his latest comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. are leading some fellow Republicans to take a step back from the president — on this issue at least.
Patriots Reign In Mighty Super Bowl Rally
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots have long been reluctant to rank their victories. They've refused to label any given season, or title, sweeter than another.
U.S. Suspends Enforcement Of Travel Ban; Trump Bashes Judge
The government on Saturday suspended enforcement of President Donald Trump's refugee and immigration ban and scurried to appeal a judge's order, plunging the new administration into a crisis that has challenged Trump's authority — and ability to fulfill campaign promises.
Uber CEO Backs Out Of Trump Business Council
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has withdrawn from President Trump's business advisory council after public outcry.
DeVos Clears Senate Hurdle Toward Becoming Ed Secretary
Betsy DeVos cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary despite vigorous opposition from Democrats.
Lines Blurring in Separation of Church and State
Division could soon be gone if President Donald Trump follows through on a campaign promise.
Trump Pledges To End Political Limits On Churches
Declaring that religious freedom is "under threat," President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal a rarely enforced IRS rule that says pastors who endorse candidates from the pulpit risk losing their tax-exempt status.
Mattis Warns N. Korea Against Any Attack On US Or Its Allies
In an explicit warning to North Korea, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday said any use of nuclear weapons by the North on the United States or its allies would be met with what he called an "effective and overwhelming" response.
Dylann Roof's Mental State Revealed In Court Records
Documents unsealed in federal court reveal new details about the mental health of convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, including a psychiatrist's finding that his disorders make it hard for him to focus, interact with others or express emotion.
First Child Flu Fatality Reported In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first child death from flu for the 2016-2017 flu season.
Greatest Show On Earth in Charlotte For Last Time
The Greatest Show On Earth is in Charlotte for the last time ever! Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus is shutting down in may after a century and a half entertaining families.
Marathon Bombing Survivor Engaged To Man Who Saved Her
A woman who lost her leg in the Boston Marathon bombing is now engaged to the firefighter who saved her.
Officials Still Negotiating As 2 Hostages Remain Inside Delaware Prison
Inmates at a Delaware prison took five corrections department workers hostage Wednesday, a move the inmates told a local newspaper was due to concerns about their treatment and the leadership of the United States.
Trump To Mexico: Take Care Of 'Bad Hombres' Or US Might
President Donald Trump threatened in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart to send U.S. troops to stop "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them itself, according to an excerpt of a transcript of the conversation obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump Makes Unannounced Trip To Honor Fallen Navy SEAL
Assuming the somber duties of commander in chief, President Donald Trump made an unannounced trip Wednesday to honor the returning remains of a U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a weekend raid in Yemen.
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