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September 23, 2016

Charlotte protesters take to streets in 4th night of demonstrations

A crowd of demonstrators briefly shut down Charlotte's Interstate 277 Friday evening as a fourth night of protests over the shooting of a black man by police unfolded.

September 23, 2016

HS teacher who stepped on US flag faces 10 days unpaid leave

A North Carolina school superintendent is recommending a 10-day suspension without pay for a high school teacher who stepped on the American flag in class to make a point about the First Amendment.

September 23, 2016

Video of deadly encounter between Charlotte police, Keith Lamont Scott posted online

A video of the deadly encounter between Charlotte police and Keith Lamont Scott was obtained and posted on news websites Friday amid calls from protesters and the man’s family for greater police transparency.

September 23, 2016

The Latest: Clinton backs bill allowing 9/11 lawsuits

The Latest on the U.S. presidential election campaign (all times EDT): 2:45 p.m.

September 23, 2016

Guide to fatal shooting of unarmed black man by Tulsa police

A white Oklahoma police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man whose vehicle broke down in the middle of a Tulsa street.

September 23, 2016

Widespread flooding from Julia hits eastern North Carolina

Schools are delayed and police in one eastern North Carolina community are asking people to stay out of downtown after widespread flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia.

September 23, 2016

Police announce arrest in shooting death of Charlotte protester

Charlotte police arrested a suspect in the shooting death of 26-year-old Justin Carr, who was hit during protests earlier in the week, Police Chief Kerr Putney said Friday.

September 23, 2016

North Carolina congressman says Charlotte protesters 'hate white people'

A Republican congressman who represents the Charlotte area said Thursday that people are protesting in the city because they "hate white people."

September 23, 2016

The Latest: Police detail charges against 5 protesters

The Latest on unrest in Charlotte following the shooting of a man by police (all times local): 6:20 a.m.

September 23, 2016

Charlotte prosecutor asks state to probe fatal shooting

The chief state prosecutor in Charlotte will ask the State Bureau of Investigation to look into a police officer's fatal shooting of a black man earlier this week.