Politics

Legal Sports Betting Coming Soon To Several US States

A decision by the Supreme Court means American sports fans will soon have many more places to place legal bets on the results of football, baseball, basketball, hockey and other games.

Three Americans Detained In North Korea Return Home

Three Americans who were detained in North Korea have landed safely in Washington.

Political Newcomers to Battle for NC9

North Carolina's 9th congressional district will send new blood to Washington.

Freed Detainees Thank U.S., Trump, Pompeo For Their Release

Freed after more than a year in prison, three Americans flew homeward from North Korea late Tuesday toward a big middle-of-the-night celebration featuring President Donald Trump — the latest sign of improving relations between longtime adversaries in the buildup to a historic summit between Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Detainees Freed In North Korea, Returning To U.S. With Pompeo

Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.

Incumbent Alma Adams To Compete For U.S. House District 12

Incumbent Alma Adams took over the votes for the states 12th District during the Republican Party primary election.

Commissioner Incumbents Vie For At-Large Seats

Mecklenburg County incumbent commissioners Patricia Cotham, Trevor Fuller, and Ella Scarborough, along with Republican Jeremy Brasch are competing for three At-Large seats.

Incumbent Spencer Merriweather Wins District Attorney Race

Incumbent Spencer Merriweather wins the District Attorney race in Mecklenburg County.

Garry McFadden Wins Mecklenburg County Sheriff Race

Former CMPD homicide detective Garry McFadden upsets Sheriff Irwin Carmichael in the Mecklenburg County Sheriff race.

Mark Harris Upsets Incumbent Robert Pittenger In U.S. House 9th District Race

Baptist pastor and Republican challenger Mark Harris upsets U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger in the U.S House 9th District race.

Primary Election Results

Check out the results for the primary elections held on Tuesday, May 8th.

President Trump Exits Nuclear Accord With Iran

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran. The decision means Iran’s government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what’s left of the deal.

NY Attorney General Resigns Over Abuse Claims

New York’s attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them.

Melania Trump Launches ‘BE BEST’ Awareness Campaign For Kids

Melania Trump on Monday gave her multipronged effort to promote the well-being of children a minimalist new motto: “BE BEST.”

Judge Poses Pointed Questions On Manafort Charges At Hearing

A federal judge on Friday asked pointed questions about special counsel Robert Mueller’s authority to bring charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and suggested that prosecutors’ true motive is getting Manafort to “sing” against the president.