Vice President Biden Officiates Gay Marriage Ceremony At His Home
Vice President Joe Biden officiated a wedding for two gay White House Staffers at his home on Monday.
Parents Sue Over Crash That Killed 'Star Trek' Actor Yelchin
The parents of "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin have sued the makers of the Jeep Grand Cherokee that killed the 27-year-old when it rolled down his driveway and crushed him.
Paid Family Leave Benefits Rising In Some Sectors, Regions
The call for paid family leave on the Democratic party platform is the most ambitious attempt by a major party in years to reverse the United States' status as the only industrialized nation without any standard for paid time off for new parents. But over the last five years a handful of states and some industries have been quietly increasing this benefit.
Woman Apologizes for Puppies in Hot Car
That's what the fiance of the woman charged with leaving two puppies in a hot car in Rock Hill wants you to know. Is that apology enough or should a judge convict her of the crimes she's currently charged with?
Federal Judge Hears Arguments on Preliminary Injunction Against HB2
A Federal Court judge is weighing a decision that could have a major impact on North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2. The ACLU and other groups suing the state want a preliminary injunction to block the bathroom portion of the law before the case goes to trial in November.
Texas Campus Carry Law Campuses Goes In To Effect
A Texas law allowing handguns on public university campuses went into effect today.
Federal Court Hears Argument in Lawsuit Against NC's House Bill 2
A federal court heard an argument on Monday to immediately halt North Carolina’s House Bill 2.
Florida Governor Says More Zika Cases Confirmed In Miami Area
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says there are 10 new infections of the Zika virus likely transmitted by mosquitoes, bringing the total in the state to 14.
Owners Say They'll Reopen Pulse Nightclub As Memorial Site
The owners of Pulse nightclub in Florida say it will reopen as a memorial to the 49 people who died there.
Harry Potter Trivia Casts Confusing Spell on Rising
Are you magic or muggle?
Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Syria, Killing All 5 Onboard
A Russian transport helicopter was shot down in Syria on Monday and all five people onboard were killed, the Kremlin said, in the deadliest single incident for the Russian military since its involvement in Syria's civil war.
Expert To Rio Athletes: 'Don't Put Your Head Under Water'
Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press.
Mecklenburg Co. Continues To Test For Zika Virus
Mecklenburg County will continue to test for the types of mosquito that carries the Zika Virus, but so far hasn't found either types in our area.
Governor McCrory Releases Statement on Voter ID Ruling
Governor Pat McCrory issued a response to the federal court of appeals ruling on North Carolina's voter ID law.
Governor: 4 Zika Cases Likely Came From Florida Mosquitoes
Florida's governor said Friday the state likely has the first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland.
Two San Diego Police Officers Shot Overnight; One Dead, Another Wounded
Officials are advising residents to stay inside as they search for the suspects that killed one police officer and injured another in the 3800 Boston Avenue area.
AP FACT CHECK: Misfires In Hillary Clinton's Speech
In her speech accepting the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton wrongly implied Donald Trump has proposed banning Islam in America and sketched out a plan for defeating Islamic State militants that merely mirrors what the U.S. is already trying to do.
Promoting National Unity, Clinton Also Seeks To Build Trust
Hillary Clinton capped off a four-day convention celebration with a plea for national unity and tolerance. Now, one of the most divisive and distrusted figures in American political life must convince voters that she rather than Republican rival Donald Trump can bring a deeply divided nation together.
National Night Out Aims To Unite Police, Communities
Bringing police and the communities they serve closer together.
NC GOP Deletes Tweet Panning Kaine's Pin
The North Carolina Republican Party has removed a tweet criticizing Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine for wearing a pin honoring his son's military service.
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