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President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and said Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, would replace her.
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Ali Ihsan Ozturk/Getty ImagesThe U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. -
Anthony Kwan/Getty ImagesThe case accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.
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Texas billionaire and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon sold a minority stake of the Raleigh NHL team at a reported valuation of $2.66 billion. -
North Carolina saw a record high total voters for a midterm primary election, but it wasn't the highest turnout by percentage terms. -
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem “created extraordinary bureaucratic gridlock,” according to Senate Democrats. -
Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly. -
The Back @ Home Program relied on Covid-ERA funds to house people in need. When those ran out, tenants faced a fiscal cliff with just a month's notice. -
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam said Wednesday evening that she won't ask for a recount in her close race against incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Allam's decision to concede effectively ensures a third term for Foushee, who is seeking re-election in a left-leaning Triangle district. -
Teacher attrition and vacancies at North Carolina schools held steady in the 2024-25 school year. But this year’s State of the Teaching Profession report highlights the continued challenges of retaining early-career teachers. -
After Election Day voting was tallied, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page led Republican Senate leader Phil Berger by two votes. But there may be more ballots to count. -
North Carolina is mulling options for whether to renovate the 40-year-old Smith Center or relocate to a new basketball arena in the coming years.
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New research from Duke University focused on uncovering the health impacts of living with mold in homes, and the exacerbating effects of climate change and natural disasters. A panel of music journalists share their favorite NC albums so far this year. And a reporter fills us in on Jeffrey Epstein's connections to North Carolina and higher education.
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Good horror films and novels are entertaining, but research shows they can also be a tool for healing. An award-winning author shares the art of crafting horror stories about real-life traumas.
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