Politics

Ditching Entourages, Trump And Kim Jong Un To Meet 1 On 1

They came with scores of aides, bodyguards and diplomats in tow: Donald Trump from Washington, Kim Jong Un from Pyongyang.

Trump, Kim Arrive In Singapore Ahead Of High-Stakes Summit

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a Tuesday sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal.

Trump Considers Ali Pardon; Late Boxer’s Lawyer Says No Need

President Donald Trump said he is thinking “very seriously” about pardoning the late Muhammad Ali, an act of clemency that the boxer’s lawyer says is unnecessary because the Supreme Court overturned the heavyweight champion’s conviction in 1971.

Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Found Dead In France At 61

Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef and citizen of the world who inspired millions to share his delight in food and the bonds it created, was found dead in his hotel room Friday in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions. He was 61.

Trump Signs Bill To Expand Private Care At Troubled VA

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that will give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the troubled Veterans Affairs system, a major shift aimed at reducing wait times and improving care by steering more patients to the private sector.

President Trump Commutes Term Of Kardashian-Championed Drug Offender

President Donald Trump commuted the sentence Wednesday of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West in a recent visit to the White House.

EXCLUSIVE: Rooftop 210 Speaks After Drugging Claims

Rooftop 210 is speaking only to WCCB Charlotte after a woman says someone drugged her drink at the Epicentre bar.

Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz Stepping Down

Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman later this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago.

White House To Play National Anthem In Eagles Absence

President Donald Trump says he'll be honoring America at the White House on Tuesday after he canceled a scheduled event with Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Trump Says June 12 Summit With Kim Back On

President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.

Korea Summit After All? Trump Says ‘Everybody Plays Games’

“Everybody plays games,” President Donald Trump declared Friday as he suggested the potentially historic North Korean summit he had suddenly called off might be getting back on track.

President Trump Cancels North Korea Summit, Citing 'Tremendous Anger'

President Donald Trump is canceling the planned June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Federal Judge Says President Trump Can't Block Critics On Twitter

A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.

Man Arrested After Firing Shots At Trump Golf Club

South Florida authorities say one man was arrested and an officer was injured after police exchanged gunfire with the man in the lobby of the Trump National Doral Golf Club near Miami that's owned by President Donald Trump.

Lawana Mayfield's Tweet Provokes Charlotte's Top Cop

The Charlotte City Councilwoman is no stranger to controversial comments. Now, Lawana Mayfield faces public push back from her colleagues in local government.

Senate Votes To Confirm Haspel As 1st Female CIA Director

The Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday as the first female director of the CIA following a difficult nomination process that reopened an emotional debate about brutal interrogation techniques in one of the darkest chapters in the spy agency’s history.

Meghan Markle's Father Won't Attend Her Royal Wedding Due To Health Concerns

Meghan Markle says her father will not be attending her wedding to Prince Harry, and has expressed hope that he can be "given the space'' to focus on his health.

Thousands March On Raleigh Demanding Lawmakers Raise Teacher Pay And Education Spending

Hundreds of Charlotte teachers are back home after joining thousands of educators who marched in Raleigh to demand lawmakers do more to raise teacher pay and education spending.

North Korea Threatens To Cancel US Summit

North Korea on Wednesday canceled a high-level meeting with South Korea and threatened to scrap a historic summit next month between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over military exercises between Seoul and Washington that Pyongyang has long claimed are invasion rehearsals.