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Bones Found In 1940 Seem To Be Amelia Earhardt's, Study Says

A new analysis concludes that bones found in 1940 on a remote Pacific island were quite likely to be remains from famed aviator Amelia Earhart.

Trump to Sign Tariff Order, Possible Exemptions

President Trump is set to place tariffs on steel and aluminum....and the issue has sparked a debate.

UK Police: Russian Ex-Spy And Daughter Attacked With Nerve Agent

A Russian ex-spy and his daughter fighting for their lives in an English hospital were attacked with a nerve agent in a targeted murder attempt, British police said Wednesday.

North Korea Reportedly Willing To Hold Nuclear Talk With US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed a willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the United States and impose a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests during such talks, a senior South Korean official said Tuesday after returning from the North.

Republicans Want Trump to Back off his Tariff Proposal

In a remarkably public confrontation, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republican allies of President Donald Trump are pleading with him to back away from his threatened international tariffs, which they fear could spark a dangerous trade war. Trump retorted: “We’re not backing down.”

North and South Korea Agree to Hold Summit

South Korea says it has agreed with North Korea to hold summit talks in late April.

Petition to Create Billy Graham National Holiday

More than 84,000. That's how many people so far have signed an online petition to create a national holiday for the Reverend Billy Graham. WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty tracked down the North Carolina man who started the petition, and also heard from those who aren't in favor of a Graham holiday.

Trump Embracing Potential for Trade War

President Donald Trump on Monday said North American neighbors Canada and Mexico will get no relief from his new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports unless a “new and fair” free trade agreement is signed.

Trump Orders Big Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum; Markets Roiled

Ordering combative action on foreign trade, President Donald Trump has declared that the U.S. will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions with China and other trading partners and raising the prospect of higher prices for American consumers and companies.

The Life & Legacy of America's Pastor

Reverend Billy Graham died alone, peacefully Wednesday morning at his home in Montreat at 7:46. His longtime doctor arrived 20 minutes later and said, "He just wore out." Here is a look back at the life and legacy of America's Pastor.

North Korea Canceled Meeting with Pence at Olympics

There nearly was a historic meeting between the U.S. and North Korea during the Olympics.

Special Counsel Files New Charge In Russia Probe

The special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election has charged an attorney with lying to federal investigators about his interactions with a former Trump campaign official, according to court papers made public Tuesday.

KFC Shuts Down 900 Stores Due To Chicken Shortage

Fast-food fans were in a flutter Monday after most of the 900 KFC outlets in the U.K. and Ireland were forced to close because of a shortage of chicken.

'Black Panther' Blows Away Box Office With $192M Weekend

A wave of feverish anticipation, fawning critical acclaim and groundbreaking cultural meaning pushed “Black Panther” to a record-setting $192 million debut in U.S. and Canada theaters, firmly establishing the superhero sensation as a box-office landmark.

Russians Charged With Meddling In 2016 Presidential Race

Thirteen Russians, including a businessman close to Vladimir Putin, were charged Friday in an elaborate plot to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election through social media propaganda, aimed in part at helping Republican Donald Trump and harming the prospects of his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton.