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Supreme Court Puts Virginia Same-Sex Marriages on Hold

The U.S. Supreme Court put the unions on hold Wednesday until it can decide whether they should be legalized nationwide.

President Obama Speaks Out Against ISIS

New U.S. airstrikes Wednesday night against ISIS terrorists in Iraq. The strikes come as President Obama blasts the terror group over the murder of an American journalist.

Grand Jury Hears Evidence in Michael Brown Case

A grand jury started hearing evidence in Brown's shooting Wednesay. Officer Darren Wilson has told friends he shot Brown after he rushed at him.

Recall: 12-Ounce Corona Extra Beer May Contain Glass Particles

Constellation Brands Beer Division is recalling 12-ounce clear glass bottles of Corona Extra Beer because it may contain small glass particles.

ISIS Claims to Have Murdered Journalist, Threatens Another

ISIS terrorists claim to have beheaded an American journalist, and are threatening the life of a second journalist.

Report: Suspect Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting Four Miles From Ferguson

Several media reports claim that police in St. Louis have shot and killed a person approximately four miles from Ferguson.

Carl Edwards And Daniel Suarez Join Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing announced Tuesday that drivers Carl Edwards and Daniel Suarez will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series full time in 2015.

Duke Energy Reports Oil Spill In Ohio River

Duke energy reports that in a routine transfer of fuel at the W.C. Beckjord station, 5,000 gallons of oil was dumped into the Ohio River just after 11 p.m. Monday.

New Ebola Treatment Facility Opens in Liberia

Charlotte missionary Nancy Writebol is gaining strength as she battles the ebola virus. Three Liberian doctors who have received the same drug are also showing signs of improvement.

Use Of Riot, Tactical Gear Scrutinized Amid Ferguson Violence

With scrutiny of law enforcement in Ferguson, WCCB Charlotte took a look at CMPD's SWAT team and it's use of riot and tactical gear.

Doctors: Ebola Crisis May Last Another Six Months

The Ebola outbreak will get worse before it gets better. That's the word from doctors working in Ebola hot zones.

Governor Perry Indicted By Grand Jury

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been indicted for abuse of power after carrying out a threat to veto funding for state public corruption prosecutors.

Police Name Officer Involved In Deadly Shooting Of Michael Brown In Ferguson, Missouri

Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson has released the name of the officer involved in the deadly shooting of an unarmed teenager.

Police Say Darren Wilson Shot Unarmed Teen In Ferguson, Mo. Saturday

Police Chief Thomas Jackson announced Friday morning that Darren Wilson is the officer who shot unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown on Saturday.

Charlotte Rallies in Support of Slain Missouri Teen

Rallies across the country Thursday night were showing solidarity and support for a young man gunned down in Missouri.

Iraqi Prime Minister Steps Down

Prime Minster Nouri Al-Maliki is giving up his post. He says he won't be the cause of any bloodshed, and believes his decision to step down will protect the country's interest.

Change in Tactics Lead to Calmer Protests in Ferguson, Missouri

Things were much calmer in Ferguson, Missouri Thursday night. The state highway patrol is in charge of security.

Police Fire Tear Gas At Crowds In Ferguson, Mo., Reporters Arrested

Protesters are rallying for 18-year-old Michael Brown this morning. He's the unarmed black teen who was shot and killed by a white police officer in Suburban, St. Louis.