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Seeing Spots in the Swimming Pool?

Rising reveals why Michael Phelps is covered in purple spots.

Trump To Outline Economic Plan As He Seeks To Reverse Slide

Donald Trump is focusing his economic message on boosting jobs and making the country more competitive on a global stage by cutting business taxes, reducing regulations and increasing domestic energy production.

Donald Trump Announces Economic Advisory Team

Donald Trump has announced his team of economic advisers, a group that includes many of the people already helping his campaign.

Obama Denies $400M Payment to Iran was Ransom

President Barack Obama vigorously denies that a $400 million cash payment to Iran was ransom to secure the release of four Americans jailed in Tehran.

Family Says Teen Girl Is A ‘Hero’ For Allegedly Killing Abusive Father

A 14-year-old girl is behind bars, facing aggravated murder charges for allegedly killing her father, but her family says she did it to protect her mother.

Police Officer Pulls Over Ice Cream Truck To Cheer Up Girl

Chesterfield Township police officer pulls over ice cream truck to cheer up girl

Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights Brazil, Environment

There's nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe — and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental wonders.

GenForward Poll: Most Young Whites Think Clinton Broke Law

Young Americans are divided over Hillary Clinton's handling of her email account while she was secretary of state, with most young whites saying she intentionally broke the law and young people of color more likely to give Clinton the benefit of the doubt.

FBI Uses Social Media to Catch Charlotte ISIS Suspect

CHARLOTTE, NC -- A man accused of supporting and recruiting for ISIS, who was living in Charlotte, was arrested by the FBI. They say he was planning an attack on…

Trump Ladies Campaign In Mooresville

Hundreds of North Carolina Republican women gathered at Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville to meet and hear from the ladies on Trump's campaign.

Doctors Say Zika Vaccines Worked On Monkeys, Hoping For Same Results In Humans

Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people.

Accused Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Assaulted In Jail

Deputies say Dylann Roof, charged in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church, has been assaulted by another inmate at the South Carolina jail where he is being held.

Ford Recalls 830K Vehicles Over Faulty Door Latches

Ford is recalling about 830,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Mexico because parts in the side door latches can break and the doors can open while the vehicles are moving.

Charlotte Man Charged With Providing Support to ISIS

Investigators say a Charlotte man has been arrested for conspiring to provide material support to the terrorist group ISIL.

Nike Is Dropping Its Golf Equipment Business

Nike is dropping its golf equipment business to focus on shoes and apparel.

AP Exclusive: North Korea Hopes To Plant Flag On The Moon

North Korean space officials are hard at work on a five-year plan to put more advanced satellites into orbit by 2020, and don't intend to stop there: They're also aiming for the moon, and beyond.

Years Of Surveillance Leads To Terror Charge Against Officer

For years, authorities had concerns about Metro Transit Police Officer Nicholas Young: He traveled to Libya and boasted of joining rebel groups there, and he even described his collection of Nazi memorabilia to law enforcement, according to court documents. But until last month, authorities said, he hadn't committed a crime.