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'I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success
One-on-one interview: Miss Johnston County crowned Miss North Carolina. Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in June, is one step closer to becoming the next Miss America. The newly-crowned Miss North Carolina sat down with WRAL News to discuss her goal of inspiring women and minorities, showing them...
Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status
Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to end a federal program that could potentially give nearly half a million immigrants without legal status who are married to U.S. citizens a path to citizenship. The coalition filed suit Friday to halt the program launched by President Joe Biden in June, saying in...
Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor's door before they fatally shot her. U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson's ruling declared that the actions of Taylor's boyfriend, who...
A child was reported missing. A TV news helicopter crew spotted him on the roof playing hooky
NEW YORK (AP) — A TV news helicopter crew spotted a boy who had been reported missing but who was actually up on the roof of his New York City building playing hooky, the TV station reported. The 9-year-old boy left his Brooklyn apartment at around 7 a.m. Thursday...
Late French film star Alain Delon wanted his dog buried with him. The dog gets to live
PARIS (AP) — Before he died this week, French film icon Alain Delon once suggested he wanted his beloved sheepdog Loubo buried with him. To the relief of animal lovers around France, Loubo will be allowed to survive. Delon, an internationally acclaimed and prolific actor and producer, died Sunday,...
Several Secret Service employees put on administrative duties following Trump assassination attempt
(CNN) — Multiple Secret Service personnel from the Pittsburgh Field Office and one member of Donald Trump’s security detail involved in the advance planning for Trump’s July 13 rally have been reassigned to administrative duties and ordered to work from home, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.
Justice Department accuses RealPage of violating antitrust laws through scheme to hike rent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
2 freight trains collided in Colorado, damaging a bridge, spilling fuel and injuring 2 crew
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Two freight trains collided and derailed in Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday night, damaging a bridge, spilling fuel and injuring two crew members, according to police. The Boulder Police Department said on the social platform X that the crash happened north of Boulder Community Hospital. Area...
How to prepare for the Fed's forthcoming interest rate cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high, with consequences for consumers when it comes to debt, savings, auto loans and mortgages. Right now, most experts envision three quarter-point Fed cuts — in September, November and December — though even steeper rate cuts are possible.
Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The second season of “Pachinko,” opening Friday, delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity through several generations. The award-winning series, based on the New York Times bestselling...
The Olympics: Stories that speak of impossible moments
Every athlete tells stories of perseverance, triumph, sacrifices, and heart-wrenching disappointment. Take for example Simone Biles, who is now the most decorated American gymnast ever. Or Jordan Chiles, who stood on the podium and received bronze for her floor exercise. Only later did she learn her metal would be revoked and given to another gymnast because of the difference of a few seconds.
Pedestrian hit on US 15-501 in Durham has life-threatening injuries
A person has life-threatening injuries after they were struck by a vehicle Friday along U.S. Highway 15-501 in Durham. Around 9 a.m., officers with the Durham Police Department responded to a crash in the southbound lanes of U.S. 15-501 near N.C. Highway 147. When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian...
Week 1 JV football scores from across North Carolina
A.L. Brown (1-0) 18, West Rowan (0-1) 0. Brevard (1-0) 14, Pisgah (0-1) 12 (OT) College Prep & Leadership Academy (1-0) 40, R.J. Reynolds (0-1) 14. High Point Christian (2-0) 20, Bishop McGuinness (0-1) 14. Hillside (1-0) 24, Panther Creek (0-1) 19. Holmes (1-0) 55, Perquimans (0-1) 0. Hunt (1-0)...
Judge declines to dismiss murder case against Karen Read after July mistrial
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — A judge ruled that Karen Read can be retried for murder and leaving the crime scene in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, dismissing arguments that jurors told lawyers after the mistrial that they had unanimously agreed she wasn’t guilty on the two charges.
Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did
After World War II, Black people in Houston found the rare chance to buy a nice home in the new community of Pleasantville, Texas. But in the years that followed, officials routed the Interstate 610 loop with its tailpipe exhaust along one side of Pleasantville and cement plants and other heavy industry grew nearby.
Foodie News: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse gets closer to opening doors
On a recent drive down Hillsborough Street, I noticed signs flying announcing that Lobera Tacos & Tequila is now open at 2100 Hillsborough St. in the former Gonza Tacos spot across from the Memorial Belltower. They tout that they are a family-owned establishment inspired by the warmth of their own gatherings where you can expect to taste dishes inspired by generations-old family recipes along with creative culinary twists that keep things fresh and exciting. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, check them out here.
Canadian union threatens to strike against freight railroad hours after trains resume service
TORONTO (AP) — A workers union on Friday threatened a strike at one of Canada’s two major freight railroads, only hours after the company’s trains restarted following a potentially devastating stoppage. Trains were expected to keep moving at least through Monday morning. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific...
The Latest: The real test for Harris’ campaign begins in the presidential race against Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination and offered her policy agenda on the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Now, a stark reality exists as activists, operatives and party leaders begin leaving Chicago: The real test for Harris has only just begun.
'I'm there to perform and entertain them:' Carpool Casanova prepares for big reach across NC for 2024-2025 school year
As we get closer to the start of the 2024-2025 traditional school year in Wake County, many are looking to bring the jams on Fridays in the carpool lane. Bryan Lord aka Mix 101.5 FM's Carpool Casanova is up to the task as he starts his fourth season bringing his "silky vocal notes of perfection" to the carpool line.When he goes pink, it’s time to sing. Bryan rolls through his three-song set with songs everybody can sing along to.
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