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One Shot In NW Charlotte During Early Morning Break-In

Police are still looking for whoever shot a man at his home during an early morning break-in in northwest Charlotte.

Obama: Taliban Leader's Death A 'Milestone' For Afghan Peace

President Barack Obama said Monday that the violent death of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Akhtar Mansour by a U.S. airstrike should send a "clear signal" to anti-American extremists that "we're going to protect our people."

Yemen Suicide Attacks Kill At Least 45 Army Recruits

A pair of suicide bombings carried out by Islamic State militants killed at least 45 people in Yemen's southern city of Aden on Monday, security officials said.

Obama's Hiroshima Visit Stirs Differing Views Across Pacific

Two very different visions of the hell that is war are seared into the minds of World War II survivors on opposite sides of the Pacific.

Obama Lifts Decades-Old Arms Ban In His 1st Visit To Vietnam

U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam, looking to bolster a government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner in a region that he has tried to place at the center of his foreign policy legacy.

A W. Charlotte Road Reopens After Accident Downs Power Lines

Police have reopened Ashley Road at Dublin Road after an early morning accident knocked down several power lines.

One Man Shot At The Midnight Diner

Police are interviewing witnesses after a man was shot at a popular South End diner overnight.

Neighbors Want County to Scrap Plans for West Charlotte Park

Neighbors in a West Charlotte community are telling county leaders to scrap plans for a local park.

Charlotte Chamber President & CEO writes letter to city leaders

Charlotte Chamber President and CEO shared a letter with Mayor Jennifer Roberts, members of the Charlotte City Council and the City Manager.

Car crashes into building, hits propane tank and starts fire

A car crashed into a building, hit a propane tank and started a fire Sunday in University City.

Lancaster Police looking for man wanted for murder

A man was shot and killed Saturday in Lancaster, South Carolina, according to Lancaster Police.

Storm Rolls Through Before All-Star Race

Heavy thunder and lighting sent race fans scrambling for cover Saturday night before the All-Star Race. A storm passed over Charlotte Motor Speedway just before qualifying was set to get underway.

Sheriff: Deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation

A deadly officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Chesterfield County.

No Pants Bike Ride | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from The Unknown No Pants Bike Ride Saturday, May 21st.

Police rescue dog stranded in river

Gaston County Police rescued a dog stranded in the South Fork of the Catawba River Friday.

Police Officer Kills Pedestrian

An investigation is underway after a Statesville Police officer hit and killed a pedestrian early Saturday morning.

What's Happening to the Locally Owned Businesses in South End?

Price's Chicken Coop has been a staple in South End since 1962. "Charlotte's not one to dwell on their history, they are good at tearing it down," says Price's Chicken Coop owner Steve Price.

CMPD Honors Fallen Police Officers

Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were joined by other local law enforcement agencies Friday for a special service to honor those who've died in the line of duty.

Lake Norman Residents Say I-77 is Dangerous

Residents say as the roadwork for the toll lanes has moved up their way, driving 1-77 has become more dangerous.

American Airlines Investigating Long Wait Times

American Airlines is boosting its efforts to cut down on security delays. The company is spending 4-million-dollars to hire more contractors to help the TSA.