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Queen City Chaos

A state of emergency is in effect in Charlotte as protests over a fatal police shooting turned violent.

  Businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina are cleaning up this morning following a night of violent protests. One civilian and four officers were injured in the melee, which stems from the fatal police shooting of  forty-three year old Keith Lamont Scott, who authorities say was armed. Charlotte police will not be immediately releasing the footage of the incident with Scott.

Unrest in Charlotte

A police officer in Charlotte has been placed on administrative leave after killing a black man.

  Protestors hit the streets of Charlotte last night with demonstrators  blocking the freeway and about a dozen officers getting hurt. Police say they were serving a warrant when they saw an armed man get in and out of his car, then shot and killed him. Family members of 43-year old Keith Lament Scott say he was only waiting in…

Culprit in Custody

The man suspected of being behind the blast in New York City is in custody after being shot by police.

The suspect in the bombings in New York City and New Jersey is in police custody after being spotted sleeping in a bar in New Jersey. After a shootout with police, he has been charged with five counts of attempted murder, with more charges -including from the Feds- pending as the investigation into his motives continues on. Those who knew…

Blast in the Big Apple

The investigation into the New York City explosion continues.

  Security is heightened in the New York City area after multiple suspicious devices were found in Manhattan and several other locations nearby in New Jersey. Less than 48 hours ago, an explosion rocked Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, injuring twenty-nine. The explosive had been placed under a dumpster. Police detonated one of  five new suspicious packages found under a train bridge…

Healthy Campaigns

Hillary Clinton will return to the campaign trail today.

The Presidential nominees have both released new information about their health, amid concerns after Hillary Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. The former Secretary of State is set to return to the campaign trail today, with stops in North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Her doctors released some new information regarding her health but not a full medical record. Meanwhile, Donald Trump made…

Police Targeted

Three police officers were hurt after a car hit them outside a gas station in Phoenix.

THIS STORY CONTAINS SOME GRAPHIC IMAGES. wfxb, fox, news, no   A suspect has been apprehended after running into three police officers in front of a gas station in Phoenix, AZ. The incident was caught on surveillance video; as the suspect’s vehicle rams two of the officers into their patrol car- the third was able to jump out of the…

Anthem Dissent

More football players are joining in the protest by not standing for the National Anthem.

  As the NFL regular season begins, one more polarizing story lines of the preseason continues. San Fransisco 49er quarterback Colin Kapernick has been protesting what he says are racist police practices and behaviors by taking a knee during the the National Anthem.  As the visibility of Kapernick’s actions rises, so have the stakes. Several other players in the league…

Clinton’s Condition

Hillary Clinton is facing questions over her health.

  Hillary Clinton’s health is back in the national spotlight after she was seen leaving New York City’s 9/11 ceremony early and with the help of staffers and Secret Ser. Clinton has had a noticeable cough recently; her staff now says she has pneumonia and will recover soon, Her campaign stops along the west cast are cancelled. However,  Clinton is…

North Korean Nuke Test

The nation of North Korea claims to have tested another nuclear warhead.

  North Korea says they conducted a test nuclear warhead today, their fifth since 2006. Japanese officials say there was some seismic activity detected in the communist country, which could have possibly been an earthquake or a test.  President Obama has been briefed about the matter, and has consulted with the South Korean president and Japanese Prime Minister. Still, several…

Seven Unveiled

Apple announces the release of the iPhone 7 with new features and one missing component.

wfxb, fox, news, now apple, iphone   Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage yesterday to reveal the company’s latest release- the iPhone 7. The new device comes in newer colors, is water resistant, and has a more powerful camera. However, the phone is missing a longtime technological staple- a 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, the new device will come with…