New bill seeks to prohibit DHS from using full-body restraints
The Department of Homeland Security would be barred from using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP under a new bill introduced in the House on Wednesday.
Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
The remarks by two Iranian officials ahead of Thursday’s talks come as America has assembled its biggest deployment of aircraft and warships to the Middle East in decades.
5 questions heading into Trump's State of the Union address
President Donald Trump says he has a lot to talk about tonight. Here are some questions we're thinking about heading into the speech.
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
U.S. stocks slumped Monday after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution.
Police in Britain arrest Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador, in probe into Epstein ties
British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll raise tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump wants a global tariff of 15% despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his far-reaching taxes on imports.
City officials hope lighting upgrades will improve safety in Uptown Charlotte
Duke Energy is making improvements to the lighting in uptown. City leaders and people who visit at night hope the changes will make it safer.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday.
Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database
The 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1 after spending the previous night with family, police said. Her blood was detected on the porch.
Street vending now illegal in NoDa
The City of Charlotte ended its NoDa Market Pilot Program Sunday and anyone caught selling could now face a $500 fine.
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day. Authorities say her blood was found on the front porch. Purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but two deadlines for paying have passed.
Man wanted by Secret Service for alleged threats against President Trump arrested in NC
A Louisiana man, wanted by the United States Secret Service for alleged threats against the President, was arrested in Alexander County after a police chase.
President's Day 2026: What's open and closed
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open.
Early voting in Mecklenburg County continues in March primary
Day two of early primary voting in Mecklenburg County has come to an end, and we're getting a first-look at the turnout.
Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest
Lemon did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse accompanied by his attorney, Joe Thompson. Roughly two dozen protesters stood outside the building, chanting “Pam Bondi has got to go” and “Protect the press."
Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain.
Border czar hails a 'safer' Minnesota as he says the state's immigration crackdown is over
The Trump administration says it is ending its massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota after weeks of angry mass protests, thousands of arrests and two fatal shootings.
Early voting kicks off today in North Carolina
Voters will decide who will face off in the midterm general election in November
NC lawmakers request emails, notes, travel logs and more from Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff Garry McFadden
North Carolina lawmakers want more records and information from Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The sheriff appeared before lawmakers in Raleigh earlier this week in an oversight hearing on public safety in Charlotte.
Talkin’ Sports With My Dad
Should the NFL expand into other countries? What is the single greatest sporting event? LIV versus PGA. Should athletes be taking up political causes? And is the NFL protecting the QB too much?
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