(NEXSTAR) - It's been quite the weekend for skywatchers as rare, strong geomagnetic storms have impacted Earth, sparking dazzling northern lights - and it's not over yet. NOAA's Space Weather …...
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Former President Trump ramped up his attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) and President Biden at his latest rally at the Jersey Shore on Saturday. Trump repeatedly railed … Cl...
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(NEXSTAR) – A crucial deadline is coming later this month for some taxpayers who may be owed their share of an estimated $1 billion in refunds, the Internal Revenue Service … Click to Continu...
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The "Saturday Night Live" cold open commemorated Mother's Day by having cast members bring their moms on stage. The latest "SNL" cold open took a break from poking fun at … Click to Continue »...
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Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden after he threatened to halt weapons to Israel pending an invasion of Rafah, with Bolton calling it an unprecedented break i...
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North Carolina lawmakers spent nearly a decade working to have the Rev. Billy Graham to be memorialized in the U.S. Capitol. On Thursday, a statue of Graham — who died … Click to Continue »
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In the first four weeks of former President Trump's hush money trial, his one-time personal attorney, Michael Cohen, has been called a "jerk," an "asshole" and challenging to work with … Click ...
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Facing its most significant threat yet to operate in the U.S, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are looking to repeat their success in court at blocking other attempts … Click to ...
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Debates over U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine have dominated Washington this year, raising questions about U.S. economic and military support to various allies and whether the nation spends too …...
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Transgender issues have emerged as an unexpected focal point in West Virginia's gubernatorial race, as Republicans in the crowded primary seek to stand out as more conservative than their competi...
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Who should be the face of North Carolina history? Tell us what you think. The U.S. Capitol holds statues of two historic figures from each state. North Carolina’s current contributions … Clic...
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Welcome to your governor’s race edition of our Under the Dome newsletter. I’m Dawn Vaughan, Capitol bureau chief at The News & Observer. An antisemitism bill took center stage at … Click to...
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Pro-Palestine protests have continued at multiple universities this weekend, with students attempting to send a message during their commencement ceremonies. Student at University of North Caroli...
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In remarks given to supporters in Seattle, President Biden said former President Trump "snapped" after he lost the 2020 presidential election. "It's clear that … when he lost in 2020, … Click...
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Mary Trump, who is the niece of former President Trump, said it's "absurd" to think that her uncle would willingly go to jail if the judge orders him to for … Click to Continue »
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President Biden's declaration this week, warning Israel that if it invades Rafah the United States will not supply it with weapons, sparked outrage with the Republican Party, which will likely �...
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Faith leaders and politicians Thursday called former President Donald Trump “sacrilegious” for selling Bibles while on the campaign trial as the Biden campaign continues to try and rally supp...
Good morning! ☀️ Here’s what you need to know in North Carolina politics today. On Wednesday, I reported that Democratic members of the secretive Gov Ops committee tried to get … Click to...
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A North Carolina school system plans to eliminate all of its librarian positions as part of a cost-cutting measure. The Franklin County school board adopted a budget plan last month … Click to ...
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There’s a chance taxpayers could get some of their money back from the state government in the budget this year, a top Republican told reporters on Thursday. Senate leader Phil … Click to Con...
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After none of the Republicans who ran for state auditor earlier this year earned enough votes to win the primary outright, the top two vote-getters will face off against each … Click to Continu...
Sen. Ted Budd received a commitment from the Department of Defense on Wednesday that it would consider supporting North Carolina’s bid to host the 2027 Military World Summer Games in … Click ...
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Good morning! ☀️ Here’s what you need to know in North Carolina politics today. The House approved the adoption of a new definition of antisemitism under state law and it … Click to Conti...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson could have met a similar fate to that of his predecessor had House members not rallied around to save his job Wednesday night. On Wednesday, Rep. … Click to Continue ...
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Mecklenburg County commissioners gave mixed reviews to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ yearly budget request Wednesday, with some saying the district’s plan doesn’t do enough for kids in cla...
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Election directors are responsible for making sure every registered voter in their county has a chance to cast their ballot in every election. It’s a difficult job, and the State … Click to C...
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Good morning! ☀️ Here’s what you need to know in North Carolina politics today. Michele Morrow defeated state Superintendent Catherine Truitt in the Republican primary election in March. No...
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The new North Carolina secretary of the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs said he will go see for himself a state veterans cemetery that has been criticized for its … Click to Continue ...
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New legislation proposed by GOP state lawmakers would repeal the health and safety exemption from the state’s longstanding ban on mask-wearing in public. The “Unmasking Mobs and Criminals” ...
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