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AP NewsBreak: UN Says Israel To Ratify Nuke Test Ban Treaty

Israel's prime minister declared Monday that his country is prepared to ratify a treaty banning nuclear tests, a senior U.N. official said after meeting with the Israeli leader.

Trump: US Should Consider Profiling Muslims

Donald Trump is suggesting the United States should "seriously" consider profiling Muslims inside the country as a terrorism-fighting tool, the latest example of the Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting increasingly backing positions that could single out a group based on its religion.

County Commissioners Vote To Look Into Second Ward Development

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted to begin negotiations with a developer for the Brooklyn Village in the Second Ward. BK Partners will handle the nearly 700 Milliondollar project, which includes shops, offices,…

Why is CLT Buying More Guns After Orlando Massacre

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Lawmakers on both sides are showing signs of agreement on stricter gun control measures. Democrats staged a filibuster to demand action on pending gun bills. In the meantime, people in…

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Trump To Discuss Terrorism Watch List, No Fly Ban With NRA

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will be meeting with the National Rifle Association to discuss ways to block people on terrorism watch lists or no fly lists from buying guns as his party scrambles to respond in the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

I-77 Battle Takes Turn to Oust Cornelius Mayor

CORNELIUS, NC -- The ongoing battle over Interstate 77 toll lanes has taken a turn to oust Cornelius Mayor Chuck Travis. The Town Commissioners called an emergency meeting, citing the No Confidence Rule…

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Obama: 'Our Mission Is To Destroy ISIL'

President Obama speaks to the media regarding the progress made in the fight against ISIS. "ISIL is on defense," said Obama, using another acronym for the terror group.

Orlando Shooting Revives A Fight Over 'Islamic' Label

As news of the nightclub shooting in Orlando spread, Donald Trump revived the debate over what to call acts of violence by people inspired or directed by extremist groups like the Islamic State.

Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton For President

BREAKING: Obama endorses Hillary Clinton, says: "I don't think there's ever been someone so qualified to hold this office."

9th District Congressional Candidate Calling For Recount

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Tonight Ninth District Congressional Candidate Mark Harris says he wants a recount. Harris lost Tuesday's Republican Primary to Incumbent Representative Robert Pittenger by just 142 votes. The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections…

Trump Promises Not To Let GOP Down As Leaders Grow Worried

Donald Trump labored to convince fellow Republicans that he can broaden his appeal and move beyond controversy, tamping down his caustic attacks and divisive remarks in a noticeably muted speech after his final presidential primary wins.

Clinton Seizes Historic Primary Win

Powered by a solid triumph in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump.