U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against Russian Economy
President Obama announced new sanctions against Russia as fighting flares up between Russian-supported rebels and the Ukraine army.
Report: Russia Moving More Powerful Weapons Into Ukraine
The move comes as Ukrainian officials say they are seeing artillery attacks coming from Russian territory.
FAA Lifts Flight Ban to Israel
Some lawmakers in Washington accuse the Obama administration of using the ban to impose an economic boycott of Israel.
Residents Protest Proposed I-77 Toll Lane
A large crowd at the Cornelius town hall proved people are not happy about toll lanes on I-77. The NC DOT says the hot lanes from uptown Charlotte to Mooresville would ease congestion and create jobs.
FAA Bans Flights To Israel After Rocket Attack Near Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has banned US carriers from flying to Israel for at least 24 hours after a rocket attack near the airport in Tel Aviv.
New Report: No Evidence of Russian Involvement in Malaysia Airlines Crash
US intelligence officials say there is no direct evidence to show Russia provided the missile. Meantime, the black boxes from Flight 17 are now in the hands of Malaysian officials.
Bill Capping Sales Tax Rate Heads to NC Senate
A plan to cap North Carolina's sales tax rate at 2.5 percent is headed to the full Senate. If it passes, it could impact raises for teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Travel Warning for Americans in Israel
The US is warning Americans not to travel near the Israeli crisis. Secretary of State John Kerry was in Cairo Monday, calling for a cease-fire. A shelling at a hospital in Gaza killed at least five people inside.
Bodies of Flight MH-17 Victims Turned Over to Dutch Authorities
Train cars full of bodies rolled away from the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 impact site Monday. Meanwhile, President Obama is pressuring Vladimir Putin to allow international investigators full access to the site.
Israel Invades Gaza Strip
Israel has invaded the Gaza strip, escalating a 10-day military campaign against Gaza's Hamas rulers. Another 18,000 reserve soldiers are on standby.
Officials: Radar Tracked Surface-to-Air Missile at Time of Malaysia Air Crash
One local terrorism expert says what happened Thursday sets a terrible precedent within the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Sway District Attorney Vote
The election results are in and some voters turned on Jay Gaither after a former employee sued him last month for sexual harassment.
Cease Fire Fails in Middle East
Hours after Israel agreed to an Egyptian peace deal, Hamas militants fired more than 40 rockets into Israel. One rocket hit an empty school.
Immigration Crisis Could Reach Charlotte
The immigration court in Charlotte has a smaller load compared to larger cities, but that might change without action from Washington.
Gov. Rick Perry Visits Rock Hill
Texas Governor Rick Perry made a stop in Rock Hill Wednesday to talk job creation and economic development. He was joined by South Carolina congressman Mick Mulvaney.
SCOTUS Decision Protects Your Smart Phone
The decision is a sweeping endorsement for privacy rights, and could be a major blow for technology like the Stingray program.
Iraq War Veteran Talks About Current Crisis
We talked to a Iraqi War veteran Matthew Ridenhour about the possibility of future US military involvement in Iraq.
House Passes Charlotte Airport Bill
State lawmakers have pushed through a bill that supporters hope will close the question of who should run Charlotte-Douglas International.
Airport Bill Renews Battle
A NC Senate bill would put operational control of the airport into the hands of a new commission.
President Obama Calls for Student Loan Help
A newly-signed presidential memorandum lets borrowers adjust fees to 10 percent of their monthly incomes.
