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Five things you need to know Wednesday, April 11

1. Bank of America will stop financing military-style gun makers, exec says

Bank of America will stop lending money to companies that manufacture military-style guns, according to one of its top executives.

"We want to contribute in any way we can to reduce these mass shootings," co-vice chairman Anne Finucane said in an interview with Bloomberg TV Tuesday.

Finucane said the bank has been in talks with a "handful" of companies that make such weapons for civilian use.

2. Deputies searching for suspects in deadly York County shooting

Deputies are asking for the public's help in finding two men considered armed and dangerous and wanted for questioning in connection with a deadly shooting in York County.

The homicide investigation began Tuesday evening on Adnah Church Road near Highway 5 in Rock Hill after a 23-year-old man was found with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The victim's name will be released by the coroner.

The sheriff told NBC Charlotte the suspects were young white males. One was tall with long hair and wearing a red hoodie and black toboggan. The other was shorter with short hair, wearing a blue shirt and carrying a white Nike bag. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately.

3. PetSmart facing animal abuse allegations

Popular chain PetSmart is under fire after more allegations of animal abuse.

Four dogs have died in the last five months, all after being dropped off for a routine grooming appointment, according to NBC's Today Show. PetSmart told Today Show in a statement that "we love pets and their well being, while in our care is a responsibility we take very seriously"

A local family doesn't agree, they say PetSmart is responsible for more than $5,000 on medical bills after their pup went to the Afton Village location back in March.

"He's got cuts on his ears, shoulders, and the side of his head," said Larry Luce, Jax's owner.

4. 'Do I need this in my life?': Michael Cohen breaks silence after FBI raid

President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen broke his silence Tuesday evening talking with multiple media outlets about the FBI raids that targeted his office, home and hotel room.

"I am unhappy to have my personal residence and office raided," Cohen told CNN's Don Lemon. "But I will tell you that members of the FBI that conducted the search and seizure were all extremely professional, courteous and respectful. And I thanked them at the conclusion."

Cohen's statements to CNN and several other outlets were a stark deviation from that of his boss, President Trump, who called the raid "disgraceful" and an "attack on our country."

The Justice Department's move against Cohen required approval at the highest levels of the department where such raids involve separating privileged communication between attorneys and their clients from communication that may be relevant to criminal investigations.

5. Bill would ban teens from buying energy drinks in South Carolina

It could soon be illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to purchase energy drinks in South Carolina.

A new bill introduced in the state house this week is being pushed by parents whose 16-year-old son died after officials said he consumed too much caffeine.

Right now, energy drinks have labels that say they're not recommended for consumption by children. However, Davis Cripe’s parents say more needs to be done because that warning was not enough to save their child’s life.

“If they put a ban on it, it shouldn’t be lower than 16 because I feel like your body should be developed,” said Freddie Boulware.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends adults consume no more than 400 mg of caffeine per day and recommend children stay away from it all together.

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