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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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Mateus Bonomi/AFP via Getty ImagesA historic conviction: Brazil's Supreme Court delivers a majority vote to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro over a plot to overthrow the government. -
Joel Angel Juarez/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months.
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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. -
The Environmental Management Commission met on Thursday and adopted new regulations on PFAS, wetlands, and testing for bacteria in recreational waters. -
Despite pros and cons, some NC educators are moving to private schools. citing less bureaucracy, better classroom funding and personal faith. -
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. -
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. -
Michael Perkins, a biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, says identifying the new mussel type was welcome news in a year that’s been tough for state conservationists. -
Boliek's announcement comes days after video of an August stabbing on a CATS light rail train was made public. There has been significant national outrage about the incident.
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A watchdog report finds NC among the many states struggling to keep “forever chemicals” from landfills out of rivers and groundwater. -
The district is facing a deficit of more than $46 million. A recent report from State Auditor Dave Boliek found numerous decisions that resulted in it spending more money than it brought in.
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Jeff Tiberii discusses the impact of increased ICE presence on local events and commerce with WUNC's Aaron Sanchez-Guerra. Leoneda Inge talks to former NC State and NBA star Chris Washburn. Stars of a new boxing drama at PlayMakers Repertory Company discuss 'The Royale.'
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The face of the long-haul trucking industry has long been white and male ... but that’s slowly shifting. Among the changing demographics, there’s one cohort that’s gaining visibility: LGBTQ truckers.
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