North Korea Sends Missile Soaring Over Japan in Escalation
North Korea on Tuesday conducted its longest-ever weapons test, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile that flew over Japan and could reach the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam and beyond.
UK Scraps Tax Cut for Wealthy That Sparked Market Turmoil
The British government on Monday dropped plans to cut income tax for top earners, part of a package of unfunded cuts unveiled only days ago that sparked turmoil on financial markets and sent the pound to record lows.
Election Officials Brace for Confrontational Poll Watchers
North Carolina's rules review board, appointed by the Republican-controlled Legislature, blocked the new poll watcher regulations in late September.
Supreme Court Welcomes The Public Again, and A New Justice
The Supreme Court is beginning its new term, welcomingΒ the public back to the courtroomΒ and hearing arguments for the first time since issuing aΒ landmark rulingΒ stripping away womenβs constitutional protections for abortion.
Jurors To Begin Hearing Jan. 6 Oath Keepers Sedition Case
Federal prosecutors will lay out their case against the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates charged in the most serious case to reach trial yet in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
Officials: Doctors Tried to Help Russia in Ukraine War
A Maryland anesthesiologist and her U.S. Army doctor spouse have been charged with trying to help Russia in its war against Ukraine with medical records that they thought Moscow could exploit, the U.S. Attorneyβs Office in Maryland said Thursday.
TikTok Politics: Candidates Turn to it βFor Better or Worseβ
TikTokβs popularity has surged despite worries from policy makers in Washington about TikTokβs handling of user data and misinformation, as well as its ties to Chinaβs government.
McConnell Suggests Better Odds of Republicans Taking Senate
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he believes his party now has a β50-50 shotβ of getting the chamber back less than six weeks away from the midterm elections.
After Ian, the Effects in Southwest Florida are Everywhere
Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction canβt be cleaned up at all.
Audit: Too Many Payment Errors in Chief NC Jobless Program
There are too many monetary payment errors by North Carolinaβs unemployment office for its chief jobless benefits program, according to a state auditorβs report released Wednesday.
Moscow Tries to Draft Fleeing Russian Men at the Borders
Long lines of Russians trying to escape being called up to fight in Ukraine continued to clog highways out of the country on Wednesday, and Moscow reportedly set up draft offices at borders to intercept some of them.
VP Harris Caps Asia Trip with Stop at DMZ Dividing Koreas
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris capped her four-day trip to Asia with a stop Thursday at the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Korean Peninsula as she emphasized the βironcladβ U.S. commitment to the security of its Asian allies.
Progressive Democrats Frustrated With 2022 Primary Losses
With less than two months until the midterm elections, progressive Democrats are facing a test of their power.
South Carolina Lawmakers Wonβt Pass Stricter Abortion Laws
Abortion laws in South Carolina almost certainly wonβt get more restrictive, after Republicans in the General Assembly could not agree on a total ban on the procedure during a special legislative session Tuesday.
Abortion-Rights Group Leader Lends Support to NC Candidates
The head of a national political action committee working to elect women who support abortion rights visited North Carolina on Tuesday, joining candidates she says must win this fall to block Republican attempts to enact more restrictions.
North Korea Test Launches Missiles on Eve of Harris Trip to Seoul
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, its neighbors said, a day before U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is to visit South Korea.
Plea Agreements Reached by 4 in NC Congress Ballot Probe
Four people pleaded guilty on Monday to misdemeanors for their roles in absentee ballot fraud in rural North Carolina during the 2016 and 2018 elections. The convictions stemmed from an investigation that in part resulted in aΒ do-over congressional election.
Former Presidents Bush & Clinton Attend President's Cup at Quail Hollow Club; Will President Biden?
The President's Cup 2022 is bringing former presidents to the Queen City.Β On Friday, former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton were seen together to watch the second day of competition.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Attends Meetings With Biden Administration At The White House
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles was among several North Carolina mayors and elected leaders attending meetings on Thursday with the Biden Administration at the White House.Β It was an opportunity for North Carolina officials to learn more about the Biden Administration's legislative agenda and how it impacts the Tar Heel state.
White House Hosts Local Officials, Touts Impact of Policies
The White House has a new effort to show local governments what it can do for their communities, hosting North Carolina officials to highlight funding opportunities and hear firsthand how coronavirus relief, infrastructure dollars and other policies are faring locally.
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