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Retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appears before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Defense secretary pulls Trump critic Gen. Milley's security clearance and protective detail

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling the security protections and clearance of retired Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley.

President Donald Trump greets a Marine Corps honor guard as he disembarks Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump offering federal workers buyouts in effort to shrink government

The Trump administration says it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.

(D) Rep. Joe John / Wake Co. resigns after terminal cancer diagnosis.

U.S. and NC flags to remain at half-staff Thursday to honor Rep. Joe John

Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and NC flags on state facilities to remain at half staff in honor of state Representative Joe John who passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for first HHS confirmation hearing

To get to the U.S. Senate for a vote of his nomination, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to have two committee hearings, one before the Finance committee on Wednesday and another in front of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Thursday.

16 year-old charged in Gaston County teen's murder

Gaston County police arrested and charged a 16- year- old for shooting and killing another teen while he was walking to the store Sunday.

Following President Trump's lead, Google Maps plans to update name of Gulf of Mexico

Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps.

Lazaurus Cunningham is charged with felony hit-and-run.

Monroe Police arrest suspected hit-and-run driver

A driver accused of hitting a man in Monroe and continuing to drive has been arrested. Police arrested 38-year-old Lazaurus Cunningham on Tuesday.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Feb. 1st and Feb. 2nd

From musicals to nature walks, WCCB has you covered. Check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

East Charlotte house fire quickly contained

It happened at a house on Enfield Road around 3:30 Wednesday morning.

New poll shows Americans divided on public health issues

Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health.

Tips for keeping kids active this winter

Staying active not only helps a person physically, but also gives mental health a boost!

CMPD investigating city's latest shooting

The shooting happened around 7 Tuesday night on Copper Creek Court. Medic say it took one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

CMS Board raises support staff wages to $20 an hour

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools support staff employees are getting a raise. Some support staff like custodians, instructional assistants, school nutrition specialists and more say they've been working multiple jobs to afford to live in Charlotte.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect.