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Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around

Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 500 stores and shedding another 200 independent locations as part of its efforts to revive its struggling business.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Big Brother

Adam Wurtzel went to a reunion party featuring well known cast members of the reality competition series "Big Brother."

Country singer Tyler Childers to perform in Charlotte on 2025 tour

Country singer Tyler Childers is coming to Charlotte in 2025.

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs.

Ford paying up to $165 million for moving too slowly on recall

Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.

Only 8 monkeys remain free more than a week after escaping SC compound

Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research.

New travel trend has passengers looking for "The Gate Escape"

A new report from Booking.com explains a new travel trend called "The Gate Escape."

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

John Krasinski Named People Magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Republican Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation’s top prosecutor.

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for lasting decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30.

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader. It makes the South Dakota Republican a key partner on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump meets Biden in the Oval Office

Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for an Oval Office meeting with Democratic President Joe Biden and committing to a smooth transition of power as the Republican president-elect moves quickly to build out his new administration.