Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Sen. Darline Graham is serving the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, but she's weighing a possible run for a full term.
DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nation he fought to create.
Red Cross urges blood donations amid summer shortage
The American Red Cross is urging eligable donors to give blood after declaring an emergency blood shortage.
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines.
Taco Bell under cyclosporiasis investigation
Taco Bell is being placed under the microscope.
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol.
NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows
The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people, investigators said.
Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest. Officials say stay inside
The smoke on Thursday prompted warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangers for people from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.
Bowman Gray Stadium to host Kyle Busch Invitational
Bowman Gray Stadium announced Thursday that it will host the Kyle Busch Invitational will be coming soon.
N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis says Blanche must meet Epstein's accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
A North Carolina senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’ comments Thursday came a day after Blanche’s confirmation hearing.
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.
AI stocks slump again worldwide, while oil prices tick higher
Computer chipmakers and other winners of the AI boom are slumping again and weighing on stock markets worldwide. They’re helping to drown out strength for most of the rest of Wall Street on Thursday, leaving U.S. stock indexes mixed.
Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump's 'American flag blue' liner is now closer to gray
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed “American flag blue” by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray. An Associated Press team viewed the pool Wednesday from the Washington Monument.
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops.
Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.
ACC revamps tiebreakers for conference title game after 5-loss Duke team got in over No. 10 Miami
The Atlantic Coast Conference is revamping the tiebreaker format for its football championship game.
Carolina Ascent pair to team up in Puerto Rico
The two Carolina Ascent teammates will return to Puerto Rico this summer.
House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules. The package would be a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill President Donald Trump signed into law last year.
ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension
President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue vehicle stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to oppose a new suspension of the practice used as part of his immigration crackdown. Trump wrote online Wednesday ICE is “doing a GREAT job.”
House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents argue the bill would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.
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