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FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of...
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week's Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.
Italian landowner is arrested after an Indian worker bled to death in accident with farm equipment
ROME (AP) — Italian police arrested a farm owner on Tuesday on suspicion of homicide after one of his workers, an undocumented laborer from India, bled to death when his arm was cut off by a piece of farm equipment. The landowner abandoned the bleeding worker and failed to call an ambulance, prosecutors said.
Already not seeking another term, North Carolina Sen. Perry resigns from chamber
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state senator who helped lead a powerful committee has resigned days after the General Assembly completed this year's primary work session. The resignation of Republican Sen. Jim Perry of Lenoir County was effective Tuesday, according to a letter he sent Monday to...
Raleigh police ask for help finding suspect in fatal stabbing
The Raleigh Police Department is asking for help finding a man suspected of fatally stabbing another man. Raleigh police are trying to find Ernesto Torres-Torres, who is 37 years old, is about 5-foot-10 and weighs about 150 pounds. Police responded around 6:01 a.m. on June 20 to a report of...
Carolina Hurricanes release 2024-25 regular season schedule
Even though July is just beginning, all eyes already turn to the start of the 2024-25 NHL regular season, which for the Carolina Hurricanes, will begin on October 11. The 'Canes released its regular season schedule in its entirety. That information can be found HERE. Here are a few notes on the run of 82 games and some important dates to circle:
UN experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter
GENEVA (AP) — United Nations human rights experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and should release him “immediately.”. The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, made up of independent experts convened by the U.N.’s top human rights body, said there was...
Man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal involving terrorism charge
The man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie rejected a plea deal Tuesday that would have shortened his state prison term but exposed him to a federal terrorism-related charge, the suspect's lawyer said. Hadi Matar, 26, has been held without bail since the 2022 attack, in which he is accused...
Malnourished puppies rescued from backyard crate by Raleigh-based rescue
A Raleigh-based rescue is working to save two severely malnourished 3-month-old puppies. Nicole Kincaid, the founder of Perfectly Imperfect Pups (PIPs) rescue, said the puppies found abandoned in a crate in a backyard are "two of the skinniest, emaciated pups we have ever seen." According to Kincaid, the litter of...
Judge's ruling protects migrant shelter on US-Mexico border and accuses Texas of harassment
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge blasted efforts by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to shutter one of the oldest and largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border in a scathing ruling Tuesday, accusing the Republican of “outrageous” conduct over his claims that the shelter encourages migrants to enter the country illegally.
Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI
Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climate-changing gases into the air than it removes, by 2030. But a report from the company Tuesday shows it is nowhere near meeting that goal. Rather...
4th of July safety: NC officials warn of fireworks dangers, share safety tips
With the 4th of July just around the corner, North Carolina officials are raising awareness about the dangers of fireworks. "Every year, we see an alarming number of injuries and fires caused by the improper use of fireworks," said state Fire Marshal Brian Taylor. Many types of fireworks are illegal...
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents serving warrants
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota, has been denied parole. The U.S. Parole Commission said in a statement Tuesday announcing the decision that he won't be eligible for another...
Giuliani is disbarred in New York as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump's 2020 election loss
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in New York on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump's 2020 election loss. The Manhattan appeals court ruled Giuliani, who had...
AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that?
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Post a comment on Reddit, answer coding questions on Stack Overflow, edit a Wikipedia entry or share a baby photo on your public Facebook or Instagram feed and you are also helping to train the next generation of artificial intelligence. Not everyone is OK with...
Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case was postponed until at least September as the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The delay is a major reprieve for Trump, who had been scheduled to face...
The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday. The funds are targeted for release through the U.S....
Man charged with rape, child sex abuse in Moore County
A Moore County man was charged Monday with rape and child sexual abuse after years of reported incidents involving children in the town of Cameron. Justen Lawrence Waegner, 29, of Cameron, fled on foot from deputies Monday during his attempted arrest, but he was quickly captured, according to the Moore County Sheriff's Office. A sheriff’s office vehicle was damaged during the arrest.
US job openings rise to 8.1 million despite higher interest rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose slightly to 8.1 million in May despite the impact of higher interest rates intended to cool the labor market. Vacancies rose from a revised 7.9 million in April, the first reading below 8 million since February 2021, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. April openings were marked down from an originally reported 8.1 million.
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