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NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Noah Wyle, Owen Cooper, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller and Stephen Colbert are all taking home awards tonight. Check out our list of winners.
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The North Carolina health officials have issued a standing order that allows adults over the age of 18 with a high-risk condition to get a COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription.
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The state’s most conservative lawmakers have for years formed the House Freedom Caucus, and now there’s a similar caucus for legislators on the left.
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Berger, Hall say General Assembly will take up criminal justice bill in response to Charlotte murderThe August murder of Iryna Zarutska has caused national outrage, notably from President Donald Trump and his supporters.
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The Environmental Management Commission met on Thursday and adopted new regulations on PFAS, wetlands, and testing for bacteria in recreational waters.
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The U.S. House has passed a measure that would pave the way for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to receive federal benefits.
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Despite pros and cons, some NC educators are moving to private schools. citing less bureaucracy, better classroom funding and personal faith.
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About 45% of the North Carolina is "abnormally dry." That means some crops are wilting and stream levels are below normal.
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As the state works to ramp up support for formerly incarcerated people,one nonprofit is hitting the road to fill in gaps and provide on-the-ground support.
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Figures from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates show that North Carolina improved its health insurance and Medicaid coverage in 2024.
Due South: Latest Story
Two killings are dominating the discourse in American politics and news. With political violence at levels unseen since the 1960s, North Carolina elected officials react.
Embodied Radio Show: Latest Episode
One artist shares her decade-long journey across the globe to figure out if a life dedicated to art is worth the struggle.