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House Republicans, Short of Votes, Withdraw Health Care Bill

In a humiliating setback, President Donald Trump and GOP leaders pulled their "Obamacare" repeal bill off the House floor Friday after it became clear the measure would fail badly.

Trump: I'm President, You're Not

"I'm president, you're not" inspires mockery and praise. Jeanne Moos reports on trucker Trump tooting his own horn.

Health Care Vote Pushed Back to Friday

Rifts within the GOP have put the legislation in limbo.

NCAA Set To Pick Title Sites, Could Leave North Carolina Out

The NCAA will start deciding on locations for its upcoming championships next week and has indicated it will leave North Carolina out of that process if the state hasn't changed a law that limits LGBT rights by that time.

Gov. Cooper Issues Statement, NCAA Issues Warning On Anniversary of HB2

It has been one year since the passage of House Bill 2 in North Carolina.

Novant Health House Call: Women in Healthcare Panel Meeting with President Trump

President Donald Trump is making waves in the healthcare world - and held a roundtable discussion involving two nurses from Novant Health Wednesday to talk about it.

Crucial Vote Could Determine Fate of GOP Healthcare Plan

A crucial vote in the U.S. House Thursday could determine the fate of the GOP's plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. More than 20 Republicans say they won't vote for the bill.

One year later, HB2 Still Having Impact in Charlotte

Ten repeal bills and millions of dollars lost. One year later House Bill 2 remains on the books in North Carolina. Thursday is the one year anniversary of House Bill 2 being signed in Raleigh.

Indian Trail Councilwoman Resigns

Indian Trail Councilwoman Amy Stanton says she is resigning to pursue other opportunities.

White House Plays Defense After Comey's Announcements

The FBI director confirmed an open, ongoing investigation into the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election and he also swatted down President Donald Trump's tweet about President Obama wiretapping him.

Comey: FBI Probing Links Between Russia and Trump Associates

FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.

Tillerson: Pre-emptive Force An Option With NKorea

The United States signaled a tougher strategy toward North Korea on Friday that leaves open the possibility of pre-emptive military action and rejects talks with the communist nation until it gives up its weapons of mass destruction.

Judges Give Partial Wins To GOP, Governor In Power Struggle

North Carolina judges issued partial victories Friday to both Republican legislators and new Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper over laws designed to undercut his powers.

Trump OKs Changes In GOP Health Care Bill, Winning Support

President Donald Trump agreed to add fresh Medicaid curbs to the House Republican health care bill Friday, bolstering the measure with support from some conservative lawmakers but leaving its prospects wobbly.

McDonald's Says It's Investigating Tweet At Trump

McDonald's says it has been notified by Twitter that its account was "compromised" after it appeared to send a message calling Donald Trump "a disgusting excuse of a President."

Trump Budget Slashes Agencies To Focus On Wall, Defense

President Donald Trump unveiled a $1.15 trillion budget on Thursday, a far-reaching overhaul of federal government spending that slashes many domestic programs to finance a significant increase in the military and make a down payment on a U.S.-Mexico border wall.