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Harris, endorsed by Biden, could become first woman, second Black person to be president
WASHINGTON (AP) — She's already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her. Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for...
Miss Kansas called out her abuser in public. Her campaign against domestic violence is going viral
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A newly posted video of Miss Kansas calling out her domestic violence abuser from the stage the night she was crowned is whipping up a maelstrom of support on social media. Alexis Smith, who works overnight shifts as a cardiothoracic intensive care nurse in Wichita,...
In their words: NC political leaders respond to Biden's withdrawal
North Carolina lawmakers and other political leaders spoke out after President Joe Biden said Sunday that he plans to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take on the Republican Nominee, former President Donald Trump. Here's what they had to say:. North Carolina Gov....
Biden out of 2024 race: NC lawmakers, political leaders respond
North Carolina lawmakers and other political leaders on Sunday immediately responded to President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 race. Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon on Jan. 20, 2025. Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Trump, and encouraged his party to united behind her.
Lucama church family unites for worship days after lightning strikes steeple
A Wilson County church family gathered in a different venue than usual on Sunday, unwavering in their faith. Spring Hill Presbyterian Church members held a service in the fellowship hall days after the church burned down following a lightning strike. A neighbor said a bolt hit the steeple, which eventually fell. No one was hurt.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be...
President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating...
Secret Service director to testify agency ‘failed’ during Trump shooting
(CNN) — United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday that her agency “failed” its mission during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump earlier this month. “The Secret Service’s solemn mission is to protect our nation’s leaders....
Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
TROON, Scotland — TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and give the Americans a sweep of the majors for the first time since 1982.
Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike
NEW YORK (AP) — An owner of a consumer insights research firm couldn't pay her employees, make Friday's deadline to sign a contract for a new business or send key research to a key client. A psychiatrist, who runs a virtual mental health practice in Maryland, saw his business hobbled as some of his virtual assistants and therapists couldn't either make phone calls or log on to their computers. And a restaurant owner in New York City was worried about how he was going to pay his vendors and his workers.
‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms
Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling “ Twisters ” to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit made $80.5 million in ticket sales from 4,151 theaters in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. That’s about $30 million more than analysts expected initially,...
ACC football: 5 questions for league, NC State, UNC, Duke ahead of kickoff event
Players and coaches from the ACC's 17 (yes, 17) football schools meet in Charlotte this week at a time of great change across the sport and the conference. California, Stanford and SMU joined the league, stretching the boundaries of the ACC from coast to coast and into Texas. The College Football Playoff has expanded to 12 teams, fueling hope among several schools not named Clemson and Florida State that they, too, can play for a title. And a court settlement that could lead to direct payments from schools to players is being hammered out.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to...
Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kimberly Cheatle led the Secret Service's operations to safeguard the American president and other dignitaries, she said she would talk to agents in training about the “awesome responsibility” of their job. “This agency and the Secret Service has a zero fail mission,” Cheatle,...
3 killed in wrong-way crash on US 70 in Johnston County; alcohol involved with both drivers
Three people were killed Sunday in a crash that closed part of U.S. Highway 70 in Johnston County. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes near Stevens Chapel Church Road outside Pine Level around 2 a.m. A North Carolina State Highway Patrol spokesperson said a driver in a Ford F-150...
3 dead from wrong-way crash on US 70 in Johnston County
Three people died in a crash that closed part of U.S. Highway 70 in Johnston County on Sunday morning. The crash happened near Pine Valley Parkway outside Pine Level around 2 a.m. A North Carolina State Highway Patrol spokesperson said a driver in a Ford F-150 pickup truck was driving...
At least 1 dead from crash on US 70 in Johnston County
A deadly crash closed part of U.S. Highway 70 in Johnston County on Sunday morning. The crash happened near Pine Valley Parkway outside Pine Level around 2 a.m. It's unclear what caused the crash or how many people were involved. At least one person was killed. A witness who wished...
Restaurant critic's departure reveals potential hazards of the job
Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime. But New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells had painted a more complicated picture. In a recent column, Wells announced he’s leaving the beat because the constant eating has led to obesity and other health problems.
'On the short list': 5 reasons Roy Cooper could be a vice presidential pick if Biden drops out
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper stood on a stage in a high school gymnasium in Fayetteville Thursday, welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to the Tar Heel State for the second time in a week. All the while speculation swirled over whether Harris might soon invite her longtime friend to the national stage.
Editorial: Woodson's record of achievement leading N.C. State University
The following is the opinion of Capitol Broadcasting Company. In a bit less than a year, Randy Woodson will complete a 15-year tenure as chancellor of North Carolina State University – the largest in the University of North Carolina system. The stats alone tell of the remarkable accomplishments. Woodson’s...
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