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Suicide Attempt Closes Busy Uptown Intersection

Officials say one person has been taken to CMC after a suicide attempt in Uptown.

Trump Signs Law To Make VA More Accountable For Vets’ Care

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Friday that will make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire employees, part of a push to overhaul an agency that is struggling to serve millions of military vets.

Senate Panel Seeks Details On Lynch Role In Clinton Probe

Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking information about alleged political interference by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch into the FBI’s investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.

Nebraska Democratic Official Ousted For Scalise Comment

The Nebraska Democratic Party removed a party official from his post Thursday after he was recorded saying he was glad U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise got shot and that he wished the Louisiana Republican had died.

Charlotte Native Kennedy Meeks Signs Contract With Toronto Raptors

Charlotte native and University of North Carolina alum Kennedy Meeks has signed a free agent contract with the Toronto Raptors.

#Trending: Families Have Adorable Matching Shirts & An Airplane Proposal!

Families wear adorable matching shirts and a pilot fakes flight trouble before proposing!

Pedestrian Struck And Killed In SW Charlotte Identifed

Police have identified the person who was hit and killed on Old Steele Creek Road in southwest Charlotte.

#Trending: Rihanna Gives a Fan Dating Advice & Jimmy Kimmel Asks Kids About Healthcare

Rihanna gave some relationship advice, Balenciaga has released an interesting bag & Kimmel asks kids what they think about healthcare.

Rising Spotlight: SMILE LASIK with Christenbury Eye Center

There's a brand new eye surgery available in Charlotte that just got approved by the FDA.

Hornets Select Malik Monk With 11th Pick In 2017 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets tonight selected guard Malik Monk from the University of Kentucky with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft.

CMPD Officer Recounts His Journey To Becoming A US Citizen

A CMPD officer seeking a better life traveled nearly 5000 miles to pursue his dreams in the United States.

Adjusting To Life After Shark Attack

Friday will mark three weeks since Tiffany Johnson lost her arm in a terrifying shark attack in the Bahamas.

CMS Holds Policy Meeting To Discuss New Disciplinary Options

There is a major push happening to reduce out of school suspensions for CMS students.

Residents Sound Off During Thursday Town Halls

Two separate town halls gave residents a chance to express concerns in their neighborhoods Thursday evening.

How The Senate Health Bill Compares To House, ‘Obamacare’

The Senate Republican health care bill would guarantee immediate assistance for insurance markets that are struggling in many states.

Senate GOP Unveils ‘Obamacare’ Overhaul, But Not All Aboard

Senate Republicans launched their plan for shriveling Barack Obama’s health care law Thursday, edging a step closer to their dream of repeal with a bill that would slice and reshape Medicaid for the poor, relax rules on insurers and end tax increases on higher earners that have helped finance expanded coverage for millions.

In Iowa, Boisterous Trump Turns Back The Clock To Campaign

He railed against the “fake news” media. He urged the Senate to put more “heart” into its health care bill. And he mused about putting solar panels on a Mexican border well.

Ron Howard Takes Helm Of Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ Film

Ron Howard is taking command of the Han Solo “Star Wars” spinoff after the surprise departure of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

Hendrick Automotive Releases Plans For New Jaguar Land Rover Charlotte Facility

Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group has purchased Scott Jaguar and relocated it to 6824 East Independence Blvd., next to the company’s existing Land Rover location.

'Pizzagate' Gunman Sentenced To Four Years In Prison

A North Carolina man who fired an assault rifle inside a District of Columbia restaurant during his investigation of a conspiracy theory dubbed “pizzagate” was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison.

Novant Health Receives Grant From Komen Charlotte To Provide Breast Cancer Screenings

Susan G. Komen Charlotte has awarded $169,256 in grant funding to Novant Health cancer prevention, education and early detection to provide mammography screenings and diagnostic services for underinsured and uninsured individuals in Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.