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.
Powellβs Stark Message: Inflation Fight May Cause Recession
The Federal Reserve delivered its bluntest reckoning Wednesday of what it will take to finally tame painfully high inflation: Slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession.
NY Attorney General Sues Donald Trump And His Company
New Yorkβs attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company on Wednesday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
NTSB Wants All New Vehicles to Check Drivers for Alcohol Use
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Biden at UN to Call Russian War an Affront to Bodyβs Charter
President Joe Biden is ready to make the case to world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly that Russiaβs βnaked aggressionβ in Ukraine is an affront to the heart of what the international body stands for as he looks to rally allies to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance.
President Biden to Host 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves
President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House early next week.
President Biden: US Would Defend Taiwan Against Chinese Invasion
Chinaβs government on Monday criticized President Joe Bidenβs statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island, but gave no indication of possible retaliation.
Trump Legal Team Balks at Judgeβs Declassification Questions
Donald Trumpβs legal team has told a newly appointed independent arbiter that it does not want to answer his questions about the declassification status of the documents seized last month from the former presidentβs Florida home.
WNBA Looks For New Places To Play
The top WNBA players are looking to play outside of Russia.
Harris Returns to South Carolina to Boost Voting in Midterms
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting two historically Black colleges in South Carolina to push for voter registration as she focuses on places and demographics that will be key to Democratsβ chances to hold on to Congress in midterm elections.
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