Florida, Texas Escalate Flights, Buses to Move Migrants
Republican governors are escalating their partisan tactic of sending migrants to Democratic strongholds without advance warning, including a wealthy summer enclave in Massachusetts.
Ukraine Combs Mass Burial Site, Says Russia ‘Leaves Death’
Ukrainian authorities were expected to begin recovering bodies Friday from a mass burial site in a forest recaptured from Russian forces, a delicate task that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said would help show the world “what the Russian occupation has led to.”
Veteran NY Judge Named as Arbiter in Trump Mar-a-Lago Probe
A federal judge on Thursday appointed a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter in the criminal investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home.
Xi, Putin Hold Summit in Uzbekistan as Ukraine War Dominates
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and leaders from India and Central Asia gathered Thursday in Uzbekistan for a summit of a security group formed by Beijing and Moscow as a counterweight to U.S. influence.
Spokesman: Zelenskyy in Car Accident, No Serious Injuries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s car collided with another vehicle early Thursday after a battlefield visit, but he was not seriously injured, his spokesman said.
NC Senate Hopefuls Budd, Beasley Agree to Debate Next Month
North Carolina’s two major-party U.S. Senate candidates have agreed to participate in a televised debate next month.
President Biden: Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached, Averting Strike
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating to the economy before the pivotal midterm elections.
Queen Elizabeth II Lies In State After Solemn Procession
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall.
Donald Trump Announces Wilmington Rally
He will speak in support of Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ted Budd and the entire North Carolina "Trump Ticket."
Sen. Lindsey Graham Announces Bill To Ban Most Abortions After 15 Weeks Nationwide
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced a bill that puts the political debate over abortion back in the spotlight. The bill would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
France To Open Debate On Legalizing Assisted Suicide
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate on end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide.
Queen Elizabeth II Remembered By Those In Charlotte
Local Members Of British Club Of Charlotte React to The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II. British club of Charlotte President Nicholas Rose remembers celebrating the Queen's silver jubilee in the 70's while living in London.
Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 96 After 70 Years On The Throne
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Care Amid Health Fears
Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” as members of her family traveled to be with the 96-year-old monarch in Scotland.
City Council Members Select Braxton Winston As New Mayor Pro Tem
Fellow city council members unanimously selected councilman Braxton Winston as new mayor Pro Tem.
N.C. 1st Lady Kristin Cooper's Dad Dies
North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper's dad, Dr. Samuel Charles Bernhardt, died peacefully at his home on August 31st in Oklahoma City.
Vice President Kamala Harris To Travel To North Carolina On Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Durham, N.C. on Thursday.
Governor Cooper Appoints News DA For Cabarrus County
On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Ashlie Shanley to serve as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 25, serving Cabarrus County.
Former Teacher & Air Force Pilot Joins School Board Race To Combat "Wokism"
A former teacher and retired Air Force Pilot is joining the race for school board. Bill Fountain says he's worried left-wing ideology has worked its way into Charlotte's school system from the books assigned to what students are taught about gender identity.
Big Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Announced By Biden
President Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
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