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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from United flight
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis is speaking out after he says he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight over the weekend following an incident with a flight attendant onboard. In an Instagram post uploaded Monday, the former Denver Broncos running back says he and his...
Democrats plan a roll call vote for Biden this month. But some want to wait
A group of Democratic lawmakers has drafted a letter asking the Democratic National Committee to halt plans to hold a virtual roll call vote before the party’s convention, calling it a “terrible idea” that would sap party morale. The letter was drafted on behalf of a group...
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
NSC warned Secret Service about an increased Iranian threat to Trump
The National Security Council had warned the Secret Service and the Trump campaign that there was an increased threat to former President Donald Trump coming from Iran, and the Secret Service had boosted protection for Trump in light of that – even before the Saturday assassination attempt, a national security official confirmed to NPR.
How one Mexican immigrant works to honor traditions across borders
Kevin is a typical 18-year-old high school teen who loves football, dancing and listening to regional Mexican music superstar Peso Pluma. His immediate goal is graduating from high school in California, an important milestone since he left Mexico. His family had faced crime and cartel-driven violence in his native Michoacán....
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in bribery trial
A federal jury in Manhattan on Tuesday found Sen. Robert Menendez guilty of using his political influence as a powerful member of Congress to benefit New Jersey businessmen as well as the governments of Egypt and Qatar in return for hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes, including gold bars.
Sen. Menendez found guilty in bribery trial
A federal jury in Manhattan found Sen. Robert Menendez guilty of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in New Jersey, as well as the governments of Egypt and Qatar. The Justice Department accused Menendez, 70, of using his position as a three-term Democratic senator and head of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit private interests and foreign governments, in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold and cash.
Democratic Sen. Menendez found guilty in bribery trial
A federal jury in Manhattan found Sen. Robert Menendez guilty of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in New Jersey, as well as the governments of Egypt and Qatar. The Justice Department accused Menendez, 70, of using his position as a three-term Democratic senator and head of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit private interests and foreign governments, in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold and cash.
Fundraising reports show Democrats ahead in some key 2024 North Carolina election races
Attorney General Josh Stein has raised more than double the contributions made to his Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, in the latest campaign finance reports. The reports — which cover the period from February to the end of June — show Stein raising a total of $13.8 million during that period. The Democrat’s campaign has raised a total of $32.9 million, well ahead of the $19.3 million that Gov. Roy Cooper had raised by this point in the 2020 election cycle.
Trump's classified documents case heads to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent.
A look at why Charlotte is bucking the national trend on homicides
Homicides are up in Charlotte, in a significant way. According to CMPD, homicides are up at least 33% so far this year. And more people were killed in the first six months of 2024 than in the same time period since 2015. Most of the deaths are shootings, many involving...
Severe drought covers a quarter of NC counties amid record-breaking heat
June marks the 13th consecutive month of global record-breaking high temperatures. North Carolina has not been spared from the heat. “We are trending toward one of our warmest years on record in North Carolina,” said Kathie Dello, N.C.'s state climatologist. “While we haven’t had 13 months of consistent records in North Carolina, we are feeling the heat — both in the daytime and the nighttime temperatures.”
Marshall Allen and Chucho Valdés included in 2025 class of NEA Jazz Masters
A saxophonist of otherworldly gusto, two pianists of impulsive eloquence and a critic with a pen nearly as sharp as his ears — these are just a few choice epithets for the 2025 class of NEA Jazz Masters, announced this morning by the National Endowment for the Arts. The...
Greensboro prepares to host Junior Olympics
Greensboro is gearing up to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors to the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games. This will be the third time the Gate City hosts the games following successful runs in 2019 and 2022. Officials say the eight-day competition is expected to draw about 40,000 visitors, including athletes, their families, coaches, and spectators.
How Judy Blume became essential reading for kids and teens
Since the 1970s, Judy Blume has cemented herself as a mainstay in children’s fiction. Her 29 books – including “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” and “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”– have sold more than 92 million copies in 40 languages.
A Palestinian-American raises more than $1 million to feed his family and others in Gaza
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hani Almadhoun says that for months he felt guilty after the war began between Hamas and Israel in early October. He was living safely in the Washington, D.C., area, while his family in Bait Lahia, in northern Gaza, was being bombed. “I felt hopeless and didn’t...
As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for help
Sam is a bespectacled 6-year-old with a winning smile and a penchant for dinosaurs, as evidenced by the roaring Tyrannosaurus rex on the back of his favorite shirt. “He loves anything big, and powerful, and scary,” says his mother, Tabitha. Sam grins mischievously as he puts his hands together in a circle — the American Sign Language word for “ball.” He’s telling Tabitha he wants to start his day in the colorful ball pit in a corner of his playroom in their home in central Georgia.
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