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Democrats Block Trump Court Pick as GOP Readies 'Nuclear Option'

Democrats blocked President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee with a historic filibuster on the Senate floor Thursday, but their victory was short-lived.

#Trending: Allen Iverson Recreates a Famous Press Conference for New Braves Ad!

Former NBA player Allen Iverson recreates his famous "practice" rant during a press conference in new ad. Plus, an adorable woman pranks her husband!

WCCB Veteran Anna Kooiman Stops by Rising!

Rising and Fox & Friends alum, Anna Kooiman stopped by Rising for a little chat.

House Intel Committee Chair Steps Away From Russia Probe

The chairman of the House intelligence committee announced Thursday he is temporarily stepping aside from the panel's probe into Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.

Brookshire Boulevard At I-85 Shut Down Due To Downed Traffic Lights

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say Brookshire Boulevard at I-85 in both directions is expected to be shut down all day, on Thursday, due to downed traffic lights.

Dragic, Heat Too Much For Hornets In 112-99 Loss

Nic Batum led Charlotte with 24 points but the Hornets fell to the Heat 112-99, all but eliminating Charlotte from playoff contention.

#Trending: Texans' J.J. Watt Surprised his Retiring 4th Grade Teacher in Viral Video!

Dale Jr. will be rocking a Philadelphia Eagles themed paint scheme & J.J. Watt surprised the 4th grade teacher who inspired him for her retirement!

Man Found Shot To Death In East Charlotte

Police have identified the victim of the shooting at the Greenbryre apartments Wednesday night.

Police Search for 2nd Young Suspect in Murder Case

The search is on for a second suspect wanted in the murder of a 14-year-old Charlotte girl. She was found shot in a Mt.Holly park on Monday. Police are now looking out of state for the second person they want in custody.

Several CMS Schools in Desperate Need

The district has requested $798 million in funding to tackle its highest need projects.

Family Creates GoFundMe For Murdered 14-Year-Old, Taylor Smith

The family of Taylor Smith, who was found shot to death at a park in Mount Holly, has created a GoFundMe account to help lay her to rest.

Heavy Rains Flood Founders Park At USC, Doesn't Drown The Staff's Sense Of Humor

One USC baseball staffer joked that Founders Park had become "Founders Lake" after severe weather brought heavy rainfall to the Columbia area Wednesday, flooding the Gamecocks' baseball stadium.

FBI: Man Wanted To Fight For Islamic State, Torture American

An 18-year-old South Carolina man told an undercover FBI agent he thought was an Islamic State recruiter that he wanted to fight for the terrorist organization and torture an American on a propaganda video, authorities said.

Denver Man Sentenced For Killing His Grandmother In 2015

Chadwick Bean, 40, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of his then 77-year-old grandmother in February 2015.

Border Turns Quiet Under Trump Amid Steep Drop In Arrests

Immigrants who are still coming say many people in their home countries are staying home amid fears about President Donald Trump's immigration rhetoric, putting off coming to the U.S. until they see how his policies play out.

No Charges Expected In Lenoir Pedestrian Involved Accident

Police do not expect charges to be filed on a driver who hit a pedestrian Tuesday night.

Pepsi Pulls Widely Mocked Ad Featuring Kendall Jenner

Pepsi on Wednesday pulled an ad after it was widely mocked and criticized for appearing to trivialize protests for social justice causes.

Trump Removes Bannon from National Security Council

President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing a controversial early decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings.

Democrat Ends All-Night Speech as Supreme Court Clash Nears

A Democratic senator yielded the Senate floor Wednesday morning after talking through the night to highlight his party's opposition to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch.

Death Toll in Syrian Chemical Attack Now at 72

The death toll from a suspected chemical attack on a northern Syrian town rose to 72 on Wednesday as activists and rescue workers found more terrified survivors hiding in shelters near the site of the harrowing assault, one of the deadliest in Syria's civil war.