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The Latest: Russia Fires Missiles At IS Targets In Syria

Russia’s military says it fired seven cruise missiles at Islamic State targets in the eastern Syrian province of Deir el-Zour.

S.C. Senator Scott Admonishes Trump To Be More Careful On Racial Matters

The Senate’s lone black Republican urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to avoid inflammatory racial rhetoric such as his statement blaming “many sides” for the violence at a recent white nationalist protest in Virginia.

Lockdown Lifted At Charlotte Elementary School

The CMPD says the lockdown at Allenbrook Elementay has been lifted.

Selena Gomez Undergoes Kidney Transplant Due To Lupus

Selena Gomez recently received a kidney transplant from television actress Francia Raisa due to her struggle with lupus, the singer revealed Thursday.

Trump Says Deal is Nearing on Young Immigrants

President Donald Trump says he’s “fairly close” to reaching a deal with congressional leaders on protections for young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children. But the president says he needs “massive border security.”

Hurricane Max Forms Off Mexico's Southern Pacific Coast

Hurricane Max has formed off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and is forecast to hit land later today.

Family Displaced After Northwest Charlotte House Fire

A family of four has been displaced from their home following a house fire in Northwest Charlotte.

Voters Push Younger Candidates Through in City Council Primaries

Charlotte City Council will have a different look next year. Voters put a younger and more diverse group of candidates through to the general election.

McDonald's Employee Fired After Asking Customer To Spell "Deportation"

A Charlotte McDonald's employee is out of the job after asking a customer to spell "deportation."

A New CMPD Program Aims To Prevent Violence

CMPD is working with local groups on a new initiative to cut down on violent crime.

Governor Cooper Working With GOP Leaders To Lure New Amazon HQ To Charlotte

With Charlotte in the running for Amazon's new headquarters, Governor Roy Cooper says he is ready to take on the competition when it comes to a bid.

'Sopranos' Mobster, Veteran Actor Frank Vincent Dies At 78

Frank Vincent, a veteran character actor who often played tough guys, including mob boss Phil Leotardo on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 78.

Duke Energy Restores Power To Over 300,000 In The Carolinas, 800,000 Customers In Florida Post-Irma

Duke Energy has restored power to 313,000 North Carolina and South Carolina customers impacted by Tropical Storm Irma’s high winds, and expects to restore electricity to the remaining 57,000 by 11 p.m. Friday, if not sooner.

Study Prompts Call To Examine Flu Vaccine And Miscarriage

A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against swine flu.

8 Die At Florida Nursing Home In Irma’s Sweltering Aftermath

Eight patients at a sweltering nursing home died after Hurricane Irma knocked out the air conditioning, raising fears Wednesday about the safety of Florida’s 4 million senior citizens amid power outages that could go on for days.

Plane Collides With Vehicle On Tarmac At Charlotte Douglas, One Person Injured

One person was hospitalized after an American Airlines flight collided with a tug while taxiing to the gate Wednesday afternoon.

Reward Offered In Search For Suspect In Deadly Albemarle Shooting

The Albemarle Police Department is teaming with Stanly County Crime Stoppers to offer a reward in the search for Mondrell Leake's killer continues.

Hornets To Wear Classic Edition Uniforms In 2017-18 Season

The Charlotte Hornets will be wearing the vintage pinstripe uniform on three occasions during the 2017-2018 season.

Fozzy Whitaker Holds Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser At Cowfish

Fozzy Whitaker and his Future Heroes Foundation held a fundraiser at the Cowfish in South Park, to benefit two shelters in his hometown of Houston, Texas.

Officials: Student Killed Confronting Shooter At High School

A student who opened fire in a hallway at a Washington state high school killed a classmate who confronted him Wednesday and wounded three others before being stopped by a staff member, authorities said.