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SAE Alumni Board Hires Attorney

A fraternity shut down over a racist chant sung by some of its members is considering suing the University of Oklahoma.

The Ferguson Effect: Felt Across Country and in Charlotte

Our own police department, too often at odds with the black community. A well-known and highly respected CMPD homicide detective talks candidly about how we got to where we are and how to begin changing it.

Simpsons Co-Creator Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

Sam Simon, the co-creator of 'The Simpsons' has died ... TMZ has learned.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Video Released Of Fatal Hit And Run Involving Suge Knight

TMZ has obtained the video of Suge Knight running over 2 men, killing one. It is gruesome, revealing and it will absolutely become the centerpiece of his murder trial.

Remembering Bloody Sunday

Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of a now-infamous civil rights march across Alabama. It's known as Bloody Sunday.

Actor Harrison Ford Crash Lands His Vintage Airplane

An official says Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage airplane at a Los Angeles golf course. He suffered moderate injuries.

Flight From Charlotte to Denver Makes Emergency Landing

U.S. Airways is trying to figure out what caused smoke to fill a plane flying from Charlotte to Denver.

Netanyahu Asks U.S. Not to Make Deal with Iran

Concerns over a proposed nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran have reached a boiling point.

Plea Deal Reveals How Paul Broadwell Accessed Petraeus' Black Books

Tuesday, his attorneys filed a plea deal, agreeing to two years probation and a $40,000 fine for giving his classified government notes to his Charlotte biographer, Paula Broadwell.

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Chapel Hill Murders

Monday, prosecutors said they will seek capital punishment for Craig Hicks. Hicks was charged with first degree murder after confessing to the killings.

Netanyahu: Israel, U.S. Alliance is Strong

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a pro-Israel lobby group Monday morning in Washington, spending part of his speech defending his planned address to Congress Tuesday.

Fights Among Teens Began on Social Media Ended in Violence

Different cases with similar outcomes...both fights that began on social media but ended violently.

What Color Is This Dress?

What color is this dress?? It's taking over the internet.

Suspect Arrested in Mirjana Puhar Murder Investigation

An America's Next Top Model contestant was among three people found dead in a north Charlotte home.

Feds Foil Suspected ISIS Plot in NYC

Officials say one man mentioned a plan to shoot the President or bomb Coney Island.

Dietary Guidelines Panel Suggests Tax On Sugary Foods, Sodas

A government panel of nutrition experts is suggesting taxes on sodas and snacks along with incentives for healthy eating to encourage Americans to eat better.

Malls Across America on Alert After Video Surfaces

Malls across America are on alert today after a video surfaced this weekend calling on Muslims to target western shopping malls

Mom of Four Wins Powerball Jackpot

A mother's last-minute decision to buy a lottery ticket is paying off big time. A woman in Shallotte, North Carolina stepped up Friday to claim her share in the $564 million Powerball jackpot.