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A Greensboro woman is facing six assault charges after police say she struck students with a ruler at Hunter Elementary School.
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A new study found voting was associated with a lower risk of premature death, though researchers say it cannot prove voting causes longer life.
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A study shows a link between high levels of caffeine and serious heart problems in young adults, according to the American Heart Association.
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The U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official says.
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Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rejects the FBI claim tying North Korean hackers to the massive Binance theft
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A large Halloween party in Mooresville turned violent after a shooting that left four people injured, according to Iredell County deputies.
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A chaotic climate phenomenon called El Niño is intensifying heavy rains and floods in the Southwest.
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Kraft announced two limited-time Mac & Cheese flavors for a sweet and spicy holiday season.
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An Oklahoma father is preparing to say goodbye to his 16-year-old son after he was hit by a car while on his bike. But the teen's decision to become an organ donor is giving his family peace.
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The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption" show announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as "multiple health issues."
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Voters in all 435 congressional districts are choosing their representatives, and the results will determine which party controls the U.S. House.
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Nearly 4,000 years ago, a dog in western Turkey couldn't resist a fresh mudbrick. Archaeologists have now found the evidence.
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A West Point cadet drugged his girlfriend to force an unwanted abortion. Then he went on to study at two Ivy League universities, according to a new lawsuit.
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The federal judge overseeing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans set multiple notification deadlines before any work on President Donald Trump’s massive memorial arch can begin.
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The victim was airlifted to a Charlotte hospital for further treatment.
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A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to allow the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event at the state Capitol.
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A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Harvard University over its alleged failure to provide admissions records that the Justice Department.
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Guilford County charged the students with simple assault after a reported incident in September at Ragsdale High School in Jamestown.
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Taking photos with your ballot, known as "ballot selfies," is illegal in 13 states, with signs at polling locations warning voters against the practice.
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Phase one wrapped up in 2022, adding new track improvements and the Amtrak platform.
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President Trump will cut South Africa and Rwanda from a quarter-century-old Africa trade agreement at the end of the year as punishment for not meeting certain criteria.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly raised concerns about voting machine security, but experts say there are several safeguards in place to mitigate risks and verify results.
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It may take some time, but that’s normal.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remains in the hospital after suffering a neck injury during the Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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A judge says state officials cannot deny the Satanic Temple of Iowa a holiday display at the Statehouse.
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President Donald Trump celebrated the reopening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the eve of the midterm elections, using the Washington landmark as the backdrop for an appeal to voters as polls show widespread economic concerns.
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Mecklenburg County is looking to strengthen partnerships and expand prevention efforts, including safe spaces and programs for young people.
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Proposals include written authorization before towing, stronger penalties for repeat violations, and a possible permitting system.
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Gastonia holds open houses on what could surround a future passenger rail station
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The Panthers host the Broncos on Sunday.
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President Trump has ruled out attacks before the midterm elections, but has publicly neither ruled out nor confirmed that strikes would resume afterward
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Improvements in the Catawba-Wateree Lake System have led to lighter conservation efforts, from mandatory Stage 2 to voluntary Stage 1.
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While working at Istanbul Gyro & Burger early Sunday morning, a man was stabbed in an altercation with two women outside the downtown Winston-Salem restaurant.
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November will offer three chances to spot a meteor shower, as well as plenty of other stellar sights.
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As North Carolinians prepare to cast their ballots Tuesday, Democratic candidate and former governor Roy Cooper stopped in Greensboro, emphasizing his affordability platform.
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Control of Congress is on the line in the 2026 midterms, with 77 competitive Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch.
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Novant Health announced on Monday that Northern Regional Hospital in Surry County has joined its growing healthcare system.
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A family of four lost their home Monday after a fire ripped through their home on Broadmoor Drive in Davie County, officials said.
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Faith leaders encourage folks to vote and preach unity
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One of the pilots of the Learjet 60 that crashed in a residential area in Florida, killing all nine people on board, was a 20-year-old, her mother says. Preliminary evidence suggests a part of the plane may have fallen off before the crash.
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Melissa Rycroft Strickland, "The Bachelor" contestant and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, has been arrested for DWI after crashing into an ambulance, according to police.
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More than 3,700 bottles of blood pressure medication are being recalled because they may be ineffective, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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Experts say a "super duper" El Niño is fueling heavier rains and flash floods across the Southwest.
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Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury, the team said.
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Kennedy Center names the 2026 honorees as Trump renovation battle moves the show offsite
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Michael Wilbon is taking an indefinite leave from ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" and NBA coverage to address health issues.
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Greensboro is moving to mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions as severe drought continues to drain the city’s reservoirs.
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Deputies found the 4-year-old in the water and later discovered unsanitary conditions at the child’s home, according to authorities.
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Navy Federal Credit Union members who received unauthorized personal loans between 2023 and 2025 may qualify for relief from a proposed class action settlement.
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Russia bombed an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday, killing 24 people, Ukraine's emergency services agency said.
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To boost voter turnout, companies like Lime, Lyft, and Hertz are offering free or discounted transportation to polling stations across the U.S. for Election Day.
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A low-pressure system in the western Atlantic could become a subtropical storm later this week.
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Daily Dose: Fewer Americans are keeping their ACA coverage, the medication mistake to avoid and a new clue to long COVID fatigue are today's health headlines.
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President Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the midterm elections.
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The shooting happened on Nations Ford Road around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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With one day left, early voting in 23 states has already surpassed 2022 levels — including Texas, Delaware, Georgia and North Carolina.
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She said her decision was influenced by witnessing her mother’s battle with breast cancer as she was growing up.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden.
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The 20-year-old co-pilot of the Learjet 60 plane that crashed into a Florida neighborhood on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, has been identified.
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There have been many studies exploring the idea that weather conditions can impact voter turnout on Election Day.
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