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North Carolina among top three states in the U.S. for population growth

New census data shows the Tar Heel State among tops in the nation for population growth last year.

Scientists are working to develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease by looking beyond amyloid plaques, which have been the focus of most Alzheimer's drug development in the past 20 years.

New numbers show between 8.9% and 16.6% of people in eastern North Carolina have dementia

Numbers released today by the Alzheimer’s Association show every county in North Carolina having a rate of Alzheimer’s and dementia at 8.9 percent of the population or higher.

No Corroborating Evidence In FBI's Kavanaugh Investigation, Top GOP Senators Say

Republican senators weighed in Thursday on the supplemental FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

A man who was at the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has sued Fox News for defamation. Here, a woman walks by the Fox News headquarters in New York in April.

Fox News hit with another defamation lawsuit — this one over Jan. 6 allegations

Trump supporter and Jan. 6 protester Ray Epps sued Fox News over statements by former star Tucker Carlson that placed Epps at the center of the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol.

"Right Now," from Mary J. Blige's new album <em>The London Sessions</em>, is featured on this week's episode of <em>Metropolis</em>.

Metropolis: 12/6/14

Hear music by Mary J. Blige and Cyril Hahn, as well as a Mapei remix by the late Frankie Knuckles, on this week's two-hour EDM mix from KCRW's Jason Bentley.

Afghanistan's soccer players dance to celebrate beating Pakistan, in a friendly match played Tuesday in Kabul.

In First Meeting Since 1970s, Afghanistan Tops Pakistan In Soccer

Soccer fans are strutting in Afghanistan today, after their national team defeated neighboring Pakistan in a friendly match sponsored by FIFA, soccer's governing body. Before Tuesday's match in Kabul, the two teams had not played each other in more than 30 years.

Sales of GM's cars slid by 3.8 percent from July 1013, but its light trucks and SUVs, like this Buick Enclave, more than made up for it, spiking 17.5 percent.

GM Stays At The Top As U.S. Car Sales Surge In July

An analyst says GM might have benefited from the safety recalls that brought customers back to its dealerships. Many automakers saw strong gains compared to last year.

Sydney Lucas as Small Alison and Michael Cerveris as her father in the new production of <em>Fun Home.</em>

'Fun Home,' 'Curious Incident' Take Home Top Tony Awards

The awards for best musical and best play went to two shows based on books, each of which once seemed like an improbable adaptation.

Ashton Carter answers a reporter's question during a March 2013 news conference at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea.

Reports: Ashton Carter Emerges As Obama's Top Pick For Secretary Of Defense

Carter served as the No. 2 defense official under Leon Panetta. While relatively unknown to the public, he's respected for his intelligence.

Kacey Musgraves, whose album <em>Golden Hour</em> is nominated for both album of the year and country album of the year, photographed at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile Among Top Nominees For 2019 Grammys

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae and Black Panther.

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