National News

Obama To Pay Historic Visit To Hiroshima This Month

President Barack Obama will travel to Hiroshima this month in the first visit by a sitting American president to the site where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb.

Obama Signs Legislation Designating Bison As National Mammal

The bison has become the official national mammal of the United States under legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama on Monday.

Gov. McCrory Responds To Feds With Lawsuit

RALEIGH, NC-- "I could not agree to that because I do not agree with their interpretation of Federal law." said Governor Pat McCrory The Justice Department offered Governor Pat McCrory a one week…

Two N.C. Republican Politicians File Lawsuit Against Federal Government In Support Of HB2

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore have filed a lawsuit in District Court asking the court to declare that the "Bathroom Law" complies with federal law.

Department of Justice News Conference On Lawsuit Filed Against North Carolina Over HB2

Attorney General Loretta Lynch held a news conference announcing that the Department of Justice has sued North Carolina over House Bill 2.

NC Gov. Pat McCrory Holds News Conference After Filing Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over HB2

Watch live as North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory holds a news conference in reference to a lawsuit filed against the federal government over House Bill 2.

Actor Johnny Depp Mocks His 'War On Terrier' Apology

Actor Johnny Depp has mocked the video apology over the international dog smuggling scandal that ensued after he and his wife illegally brought their Yorkshire Terriers into Australia.

Mosquito Season Brings No Urgency For Money To Fight Zika

The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency.

Palin Raps Ryan For Withholding Support For Donald Trump

Sarah Palin, the vice presidential candidate on the Republican Party ticket in 2008, is harshly criticizing House Speaker Paul Ryan for withholding his support from likely Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Mercury Makes Rare Move Across The Sun

Mercury makes a relatively rare move across the sun Monday.

North Carolina Gov. Faces Fed's Monday Deadline On LGBT Law

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory shows no signs of backing down in the face of the federal government's Monday deadline to declare he won't enforce the new state law limiting protections for LGBT people — defiance that could risk funding for the state's university system and lead to a protracted legal battle.

Pineville Fire Department Prepares To Bury Their Own

Special preparations are underway to honor Pineville firefighter Richard Sheltra. "Tomorrow we are going to take him out for a memorial service, what we call his last ride," says Pineville Fire Spokesperson Bill Suthard.

Peanut Allergy Gets Family Booted From Plane

One San Francisco Bay Area family says they were kicked off their flight after they revealed that their two-year-old son has a severe peanut allergy.

Canadian Convoy Waits For Dawn, Hoping To Flee Wildfire Zone

Canadian officials waited for dawn Friday to see whether it will be safe for a convoy of evacuees to get out of the fire-ravaged Fort McMurray area.

Mayor Roberts Meets With Legislators On HB2

Governor Pat McCrory says the state will have an answer by Monday to the Justice Department's deadline to take action on House Bill Two. Meanwhile, we're taking a closer look at the impact losing federal funds could have on local schools.

Man Found Guilty in "Grim Sleeper" Serial Killings

A jury has convicted a former Los Angeles trash collector in the "Grim Sleeper" serial killings that spanned more than two decades and targeted vulnerable young black women in the inner city.

Navy SEAL Killed In Iraq Was Part Of Rescue Team

A Navy SEAL killed during a firefight in Iraq was part of a quick reaction force that moved in to rescue U.S. military advisers from an Islamic State attack, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

Questions: Did Prince's Call For Help Get Right Response?

Dramatic details emerging about how a California doctor reacted to a desperate call for help from Prince's staff a day before the musician was found dead have drawn criticism from experts in addiction medicine.

DOJ Calls HB2 Violation Federal Civil Rights

The Justice Department is giving North Carolina an ultimatum, repeal House Bill 2 our lose millions in federal funding. North Carolina has until Monday to promise it will kill HB2.