North Carolina Public School Students Inch Higher in Test Scores
North Carolina’s public school students made small performance gains on standardized tests during the past school year, officials announced Wednesday.
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Freshman Classes Provide Glimpse of Affirmative Action Ruling’s Impact on Colleges
It is “too soon to see trends” from the affirmative action decision, said Rachelle Feldman, UNC’s vice provost for enrollment.
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Yellen Says Ending Biden Tax Incentives Would Be ‘Historic Mistake’ for States Like North Carolina
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned voters in North Carolina on Thursday they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken tax incentives for clean energy.
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A 14-Year-Old Student Fatally Shot 4 People in a Rampage at a Georgia High School, Officials Say
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said.
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Moms for Liberty Fully Embraces Trump and Widens Role in National Politics as Election Nears
The Moms for Liberty annual gathering showcased how the group has moved toward fully embracing Donald Trump’s political messaging.
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After Diversity Pushback, Some Faculty Feel Left in Dark at North Carolina’s Flagship University
The Board of Governors revoked the UNC System’s diversity policy in May. Some UNC-Chapel Hill faculty are concerned about what comes next.
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How a Narrow Strip of Scrubland Has Become an Obstacle to a Cease-Fire in Gaza
A narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as a major obstacle in talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and freeing scores of hostages.
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At Paralympics, Women Are Blazing Trails in Male-Dominated and Roughest of Sports, Wheelchair Rugby
Sarah Adam is the first American woman to compete in wheelchair rugby at the Paralympics, one of several women blazing trails there.
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Workers Breach Key Klamath Dams, Allowing Salmon To Swim Freely for the First Time in a Century
Workers breached the final dams of the Klamath River on Wednesday, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed.
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Having a Family Is Expensive. Here’s What Harris and Trump Have Said About Easing Costs
The Democratic and Republican candidates have sketched out ideas for easing costs that reveal their divergent views about family.
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