AP: Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil Rights
A federal judge has sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Protecting Abortion Access
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from assisting other states’ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.
Boris Johnson Announces Resignation, Remains UK Prime Minister For Now
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was “clearly the will” of his party that he should go.
New North Carolina Laws Now In Effect
Roughly 30 new laws are in effect in North Carolina as of July 1st.
Griner Sends Letter To President Biden Pleading For His Help
Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not “ forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
Biden To Award Medal Of Freedom To Biles, McCain, Giffords
President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican with whom Biden served in the U.S. Senate.
Shifting Abortion Laws Cause Confusion For Patients, Clinics
Abortion providers and patients were struggling Friday to navigate the evolving legal landscape around abortion laws and access across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week.
Jackson Sworn In, Becomes 1st Black Woman On Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court.
Biden Backs Filibuster Exception To Protect Abortion Access
President Joe Biden says he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade.
AP: Yellowstone Bison Gores Colorado Man, Causes Arm Injury
A Colorado man who Yellowstone National Park officials say got too close to a bison was thrown by the animal while trying to get himself and a child away from danger.
Officials: NC Budget Deal Reached Between House, Senate
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders have reached an agreement on adjustments to the second year of the two-year state government budget that was approved last fall.
Instagram Hides Some Posts That Mention Abortion
Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.
Abortion Ban Takes Effect In Tennessee, Paused In Texas
A federal court has allowed Tennessee to ban abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, while a Texas judge temporarily blocked enforcement of that state’s ban on virtually all abortions.
Surprise Jan. 6 Hearing Features Key Witness From Trump White House | VIDEO
The House panel investigating the Capitol insurrection will hear testimony Tuesday from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide in Donald Trump’s White House. She’s considered a vital witness in the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.
South Carolina Attorney General Confirms State's Fetal Heartbeat Law Now In Effect
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms that South Carolina's Fetal Heartbeat Act is now in effect. The law outlaws abortions after the point at which a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling Sets Off New Court Fights
The fall of Roe v. Wade shifted the battleground over abortion to courthouses around the country, as abortion foes looked to quickly enact statewide bans and the other side sought to buy more time.
With Roe Dead, Some Fear Rollback Of LGBTQ And Other Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to ban abortion is stirring alarm among LGBTQ advocates. They fear that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including the right for same-sex couples to marry.
What Roe V. Wade Overturning Means For Residents Across The Carolinas
Many are concerned about their access to safe healthcare after the Supreme Court announced its decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday. Here is where North and South Carolina stand on the issue.
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years — a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court's landmark abortion cases.
Gun Safety Bill Gains Traction With Support Of Both North Carolina Senators
Meaningful movement in Washington when it comes to safe communities and gun reform. A bill that’s been given the green light from both of North Carolina’s Senators is headed to the house for review.
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