World News

Plane Crashes in Taiwan, Killing 51 People

Taiwan's Central News Agency says a plane has crashed in a failed emergency landing, killing 51 people.

FAA Bans US To Israel Flights, Citing Rocket Attack

CNN says the FAA has told U.S. airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport for a period of up to 24 hours.

Bodies of Flight 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.

Malaysia Passenger's Eerie Facebook Post Goes Viral

A passenger who took a picture of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 just before boarding is receiving a lot of attention after the crash.

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.

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.

90 Additional US Military Advisers Arrive in Iraq

Their arrival comes as the battle between Iraqi forces and the militant group ISIS intensifies.

North Carolina Marines Headed for Persian Gulf

President Obama is also sending 275 U.S. forces to Iraq for embassy security in Baghdad.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Back in U.S.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is at an army hospital in San Antonio preparing for a long recovery. Military officials say Bergdahl is in stable condition.

Defense Secretary Hagel Grilled Over Sgt. Bergdahl's Release

The US Defense Secretary is defending the prisoner exchange that freed Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl from the Taliban.

President Obama Joins European Leaders to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day

Joining European leaders in Normandy, President Obama paid tribute to US service members and their allies who stormed the beaches in 1944.

Army Investigating Bowe Bergdahl's Disappearance

A military report in 2009 concluded he left his post willingly, did not label Bergdahl a deserter because officials couldn't ask him why he left.

Questions About Freed US Soldier's Captivity

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, freed after 5 years, is in stable condition in a German hospital. A fellow soldier says he walked off his base voluntarily.

UN Approves Sanctions Against Boko Haram

A UN committee approved sanctions against Boko Haram Thursday, as Charlotte residents continue to show support for the victims' families.

Charlotte NOW Holds Solidarity Event for Missing Nigerian Girls

There is concern that help may have come too late for 276 kidnapped girls in Nigeria. Officials believe the girls may no longer be in the country.

Kerry Confirms Report That Jews In Ukrainian City Told To Register

Secretary of State John Kerry confirmed Thursday a report that Jews in one restive Ukrainian city were sent notices telling them to register, a development he called 'grotesque.'

Kerry Confirms Report That Jews In Ukrainian City Told To Register

Secretary of State John Kerry confirmed Thursday a report that Jews in one restive Ukrainian city were sent notices telling them to register, a development he called 'grotesque.'