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CMPD Holds Peace Officer Memorial Service For Fallen Officers

CMPD held a Peace Officers Memorial Service uptown Friday in honor of officers killed in the line of duty.

Get Ready To Start Your Engines With A Preview Of Saturday's All-Star Race

Drivers held a practice for tomorrow's All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and a few other drivers made a strong statement under the blazing hot sun.

FBI arrests three more of United Blood Nation suspects

The blood bath continues. Only seven of the 83 members of the notorious United Blood Nation gang are still on the loose. Federal agents announced Friday that they arrested three more suspects.

NCDOT: Expect Heavy Traffic For Saturday's All-Star Race

Thousands of race fans are heading to Charlotte-Motor Speedway this weekend, and the NCDOT is warning drivers to be prepared.

DA: Officer Justified In Fatal January East Charlotte Shooting

The District Attorney announced Friday that a fatal shooting involving an undercover CMPD detective was justified.

Flight From Charlotte To Hartford Makes Emergency Landing In Raleigh-Durham

A flight traveling from Charlotte to Hartford was forced to make an emergency landing in Raleigh-Durham Friday afternoon.

Trump To Muslims On First Foreign Trip: Drive Out Terrorists

President Donald Trump will use his first visit to the Middle East to call for unity in the fight against radicalism in the Muslim world, casting the challenge as a “battle between good and evil” and urging Arab leaders to “drive out the terrorists from your places of worship,” according to a draft of the speech obtained by The Associated Press.

Ex-US Rep. Anthony Weiner Pleads Guilty In Sexting Case

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose penchant for sexting strangers ended his political career and sparked a probe that upended the presidential race, pleaded guilty Friday to a sex charge, tearfully apologizing for communications with a 15-year-old girl that he said destroyed his “life’s dream in public service.”

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

CMPD Looking For Suspects In Alleged East Charlotte Rape, Robbery

Police are looking for two suspects they say allegedly broke into a woman's apartment and sexually assaulted and robbed her late Thursday night.

NYT: Trump Tells Russians Comey Was A ‘Nut Job’

During his meeting with Russian officials last week, President Donald Trump said recently fired FBI Director James Comey was a “nut job” whose ouster relieved “great pressure” on him, according to a report Friday in The New York Times.

Suspect Charged After Thursday's Multi-County Chase

The Chester County Sheriff's Office has released new information on Thursday afternoon's multi-county chase.

Amid Tumult, Trump Leaves On First Presidential Foreign Trip

President Donald Trump has departed for his maiden overseas trip as president amid the controversy surrounding investigations into whether his campaign associates collaborated with Russia to sway the election.

Police Charge Second Suspect In An April East Charlotte Homicide

Police have charged Shenika James, 35, with the April 1st murder of Jarel Grace.

Statesville Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

A Statesville man is charged with sexually exploiting children after an investigation into a report of child pornography.

Basquiat Painting Fetches Record $110.5 Million At New York Auction

A 1982 artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for a record $110.5 million at Sotheby’s auction of contemporary art Thursday night.

#Trending: Johnny Depp Shows Off Impression Skills & a Look at the CW's New Show, 'Dynasty'

Johnny Depp stopped by Ellen & the first look at The CW's 'Dynasty' reboot!

With Drama Aplenty, Netflix and 'Okja' Debut at Cannes

Netflix’s entry into the Cannes Film Festival produced new drama Friday as the first screening of its film “Okja” was met with boos for Netflix and a technical glitch that prompted the festival to restart the film and apologize to the audience.

Swedish Prosecutor Drops Rape Probe into WikiLeak's Assange

Sweden’s top prosecutor said Friday she’s dropping an investigation into a rape claim against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after almost seven years because there’s no possibility of arresting him “in the foreseeable future.”

Suspect in Deadly Time Square Mayhem Charged with Murder

A Times Square motorist accused of steering his car onto one of the busiest sidewalks in the U.S. and mowing down pedestrians has been charged with murder and 20 counts of attempted murder, police say.

Woman Shot Trying to Stop Robbery

A woman was shot in the leg earlier this morning after attempting to break up a robbery.

Black Political Caucus Holds Debate For Democrat Mayoral Candidates

Community members packed Reeder Memorial Church off Beatties Ford Road Thursday night for the the Black Political Caucus Mayoral debate, and had a lot of questions for the candidates.