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In his book One Nation Under Dog, Michael Schaffer investigates the booming pet-care industry. He discusses how the $43 billion business reflects our ideas about consumerism, family, politics and domesticity.

A Montford Point Marine and jazz legend was honored in New York with the Congressional Gold Medal.

A 42-foot boat grounded on the beach Wednesday morning at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, about one mile north of Oregon Inlet.

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When the Roanoke logperch was listed as endangered in 1989, it was found in only 14 streams. In the years since, surveys and habitat restoration have more than doubled the species range, with 31 occupied streams as of 2019.

Extreme temperatures have caused problems for the beverage service on some Southwest Airlines flights, with hot cans exploding when opened.

A suspected tornado touched down in the early hours Thursday in Greene County, causing damage just northwest of Snow Hill. The tornado touched down around 2:30 AM, striking five homes and two farms in the process.

U.S. Congressman Don Davis said people in eastern North Carolina’s in rural areas should not have to travel hours just to care for their basic health needs.

President Obama speaks at the 9/11 memorial service at the Pentgaon following a moment of silence at the White House.

The Secretary of Education will select one classified school employee from the nominees across the country to receive the RISE Award in the spring.