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The 71-year-old lawmaker died Saturday evening at a Washington hospital due to an aortic dissection caused by heart disease.
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Sheriff Scott Hammonds says someone drove the child in a private car to meet an ambulance, and paramedics then rushed the child to the hospital. Investigators say the adults who were with the 11-year-old ran off before deputies arrived. -
The N.C. State Health Plan's Board of Trustees voted Friday morning to raise premiums for many of its 770,000 members. -
The Town Council voted to eliminate all funding for outside agencies, ending an $8,500 annual contribution to the Pitt County Council on Aging -
This week’s stifling heat has our bodies working overtime to stay cool, and for many residents, the high temperatures are also straining their financial health. -
The animal was discovered late last week on Ski Court showing clear signs of the virus. Public health workers warn anyone who may have been bitten, scratched, or exposed to the animal's saliva to seek a medical evaluation immediately. -
In new court filings, defense attorneys said Sara Singer has already conceded she has no formal fiduciary relationship with the companies, which legally undercuts her primary claim. -
It’s been more than 1,000 days since the legislature passed a state budget, but sweeping federal health care changes may force North Carolina to rethink how it funds Medicaid, food assistance and other health programs. -
Blue Cross NC served as the State Health Plan's third party administrator for 40 years until then-Treasurer Dale Folwell sought a change. Beginning in 2028, Blue Cross will again have that role. -
In the release division, the crew aboard Marlin Fever took top honors with more than 2,300 points. Meanwhile, young angler Thomas Segrave earned the title of Top Junior Boy aboard Re-Leased. -
Experts say this support could help avoid thousands of deadly collisions per year.
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Edwards, who faces a tight re-election race, says he and his wife Teresa are making the move to “devote even greater attention to public service.” -
A Colombian man was fatally shot by an ICE agent this morning in Biddeford, Maine. Sen. Angus King says he was told the man had "weaponized" his vehicle when the shooting occurred.
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Pakistan urges restraint as Iran and the U.S. clash and a memorandum of understanding unravels.
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Under Trump, the Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule change that would shift authority for grant making to political appointees. Experts say it could negatively affect U.S. science.
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Actor Sam Neill died Monday at the age of 78. He had a wide-ranging career over some 50 years — but is perhaps most well-known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise.
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The World Cup is down to its final four teams. CBS Sports' Nico Cantor checks in from his cross-country RV tour to break down the biggest storylines and what's next.
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The redistricting carried out by Tennessee lawmakers divides a community of Black voters along the same line as highway split them up 60 years ago and they say it weakens their power once again.
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Santa Fe is among many American communities that celebrate low rider culture. The cars are works of art and expressions of pride. At a parade, people talk about efforts to win funding for a museum.
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NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.
