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NFL Players Protest During Anthem, Drawing Rebuke From Trump

NFL players demonstrated during the national anthem at several preseason games Thursday night, protests that again drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump.

Wake Forest Basketball Coach Pleads Not Guilty For Punch That Killed Tourist

A rising college basketball coaching star accused of throwing a punch that killed a New York City tourist who had apparently mistaken him for an Uber driver pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge.

Stephen Curry Fires 71 In Web.com Event, Trails Leaders By 8

Stephen Curry rallied with three birdies to shoot a 1-over 71 on Thursday in the first round of the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic.

Cam Confronts Kelvin Benjamin, Panthers Defeat Bills 28-23 In Preseason Opener

Bills receiver Kelvin Benjamin was not interested in what Panthers quarterback Cam Newton had to say before Buffalo's preseason game against the Panthers.

#Trending: Harlem Globetrotters' Trick Shot & 'Mean Tweets' With Hip Hop Stars!

The Harlem Globetrotters' awesome trick shot out of a plane & hip hop stars reading 'Mean Tweets!'

Krispy Kreme Releases New Reese's Pieces Outrageous Doughnut

Krispy Kreme has just released its new doughnut- the Reese's Pieces OUTRAGEOUS doughnut!

The Get with Morgan Fogarty: Thomas Davis

This season is already off to an unusual start for Thomas Davis. The veteran linebacker for the Carolina Panthers and fan favorite has been suspended for four games after testing positive for a banned substance. In The Get with Morgan Fogarty, he talks about where fans will find him during those four weeks.

Woman Facing Additional Charges After Tuesday's High-Speed Chase

A woman who led authorities on a multi-county high speed pursuit Tuesday afternoon is now facing additional charges.

NCAA Adopts College Basketball Reforms For Agents, NBA Draft

The NCAA is taking steps to try to clean up college basketball, carving out a limited role for agents to work with players and changing pivotal parts of its rules-enforcement system as part of numerous reforms in the wake of a corruption scandal.

Five Things To Watch: Panthers At Bills

Here are five things to watch for as the Panthers head into their first preseason match-up against the Buffalo Bills, tonight at 7pm.

Melania Trump's Parents Are Sworn In As U.S. Citizens

First lady Melania Trump’s parents have been sworn in as U.S. citizens.

Major Roads Closed In Gaston, Lincoln Counties Due To Heavy Rain

North Carolina Department of Transportation has chosen to close roads in Gaston and Lincoln counties as a precautionary measure for drivers after intense thunderstorms and heavy rain in the Charlotte area last night.

Hazardous Materials Leak At Harrisburg Steel Company Now Contained, No Public Danger

The Harrisburg Fire Department and Charlotte Fire units responded Thursday morning to reports of a "low-level acid" leak at Galvan Industries, Inc. on Galvan Way.

VP Mike Pence Announces Plans For New U.S. Space Force As 6th Military Service

Vice President Pence announces plans for new, separate US Space Force as 6th military service by 2020.

Puerto Rico Cites Storm Death Toll Of 1,427 In Damage Report

Puerto Rico is now estimating that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people, far more than the official death toll of 64, in a report to Congress seeking billions to help the island recover from the devastating storm.

North Carolina Tells Big Online Retailers To Charge, Turn Over Sales Tax

North Carolina will be one of the first states to start collecting sales taxes on online purchases.

Over 1,500 People Without Power In Mecklenburg, Gaston Counties

More than 1,500 people across Mecklenburg County are without power this morning after severe storms caused major damage on Wednesday.

Part Of US-321 In Gaston Co. Closed Until Thursday Afternoon Due To Storm Damage

A portion of Highway 321 in Gaston County will remain closed until close to 2 p.m. Thursday after a storm swept through and brought down power lines.

CMPD Creates Task Force To Address Shootings into Occupied Homes and Vehicles

Homes and cars in Charlotte are being riddled with bullets at a staggering pace. On Wednesday, CMPD announced the creation of a task force to address the issue.