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FBI head to face Congress over Clinton email investigation

FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first appearance before Congress since announcing the agency's recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup.

Trump paying first visit to GOP rank-and-file in Congress

Donald Trump is paying his first visit to rank-and-file congressional Republicans, appearing Thursday morning at closed-door meetings of the House and Senate GOP caucuses.

Justice for Joby: "I'm Pro-Gun, Anti-Idiot"

A woman's horse, shot and killed just feet from her kitchen window. Her neighbor has already told investigators he and friends were firing guns nearby that afternoon. But the sheriff's office tells WCCB there might not be anything they can do.

Brain Eating Amoeba Forces County to Consider Regulating Whitewater Center

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Mecklenburg County Commissioners are questioning whether the Mecklenburg County Health Department should regulate the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the Whitewater Center's filtration…

Local Vigils Held In Memory Of Man Shot By Louisiana Police

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Outrage is growing across the country tonight after police shot and killed a man in Louisiana. Here in Charlotte, people held a vigil for him tonight. Dozens of people lit candles at…

Charleston Church Shooting Suspect Wants Fed Case Dismissed

Dylann Roof's defense team is challenging the constitutionality of the federal hate crimes law, a legal longshot they say they'll drop if prosecutors agree not to pursue the death penalty in the killings of nine people inside a South Carolina church.

President Obama To Leave 8,400 Troops In Afghanistan

President Barack Obama plans to increase to around 8,400 the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office.

Clinton Brings President for Charlotte Campaign Stop

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte was tabbed as the first joint campaign appearance for Hillary Clinton and President Obama. The two former political rivals took to the stage at the Convention Center in Uptown;…

Trump Makes Campaign Stop In Raleigh

RALEIGH, NC-- Donald Trump says President Obama should be working to solve the nation's problems instead of campaigning for Hillary Clinton. The presumptive Republican nominee spoke to a large crowd at the Duke…

Mega Millions Jackpot- Top 10 Largest U.S. Jackpots

The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday will give lottery players a shot at a jackpot of $454 million, which would rank it at No. 7 on the highest prizes lists.

President Obama and Hillary Clinton Campaign in Charlotte

President Obama and Hillary Clinton will campaign at the Charlotte Convention Center on Tuesday.

FBI Says It Won't Recommend Charges In Clinton Email Matter

The FBI won't recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said Tuesday, lifting a major legal threat to her presidential campaign.

Teen May Be Blind After Fireworks Accident

Teen loses several fingers, part of his leg and may lose his sight after he taped together and lit more than 100 sparklers.

PBS' Fake Fireworks Anger Viewers

PBS aired recordings of fireworks from previous years during its Fourth of July special, angering some viewers.

Parents Get Hot and Bothered by Hooters Helping Boy Scouts

"Hooters girls" team up with Boy Scouts for Summer

Assessing Trump's Vice Presidential Shortlist

Republican Donald Trump has narrowed down his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders.

Why Dump Trump Effort Faces Likely Defeat At GOP Convention

Despite a continuing effort and lots of noise by a band of insurgents, Donald Trump and the Republican Party are on track to defeat rebels trying to head off his nomination at this month's convention.

Obama, Clinton Making First Joint Campaign Appearance

Eight years after Hillary Clinton helped unite Democrats behind Barack Obama's presidential campaign, he's returning the favor.

Italian Police Arrest Homeless Man in Death of US Student

Police say the 40-year-old homeless man was taken into custody because he was ``seriously implicated'' in the murder of 19-year-old Beau Solomon, who was last seen early Friday by friends in a pub in Rome. He had just arrived in the city.