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Democrats Look to Long Term as North Carolina GOP Redistricting Plan Seeks Another Seat for Trump

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 22, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

Democrats rallied Tuesday against a new U.S. House map proposed by North Carolina Republicans that would likely reap another GOP seat.

Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on Track to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 20, 2025 | World

Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister, after her governing party secured a crucial coalition partner.

North Carolina GOP’s Proposed Map Seeks to Thwart Democratic Incumbent’s Reelection

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2025 | Election, National, State Government

North Carolina’s Republican legislators are offering a redrawn U.S. House district map to help the GOP retain control of Congress.

Big Tech is Paying Millions to Train Teachers on AI, in a Push to Bring Chatbots Into Classrooms

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2025 | World

Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic are providing millions of dollars for AI training to the American Federation of Teachers, the country’s second-largest teachers union.

North Carolina Court: GOP Can Narrow Governor’s Appointment Powers on Some Boards

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 16, 2025 | State, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Decade-long political quarrels over legislative...

Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Limit Race-Based Electoral Districts Under the Voting Rights Act

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 16, 2025 | World

The Supreme Court appeared ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that’s battled racial discrimination in voting for 60 years.

After Hostages and Prisoners Are Freed, Complex Issues Remain for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 15, 2025 | World

Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of their ceasefire. But thornier issues remain unresolved, highlighting its fragility.

North Carolina Effort Wipes Out $6.5B in Medical Debt for 2.5M People

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2025 | Health, State Government

More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5 billion in medical debt eliminated through a state government effort that offered hospitals extra Medicaid funds.

Federal Employees in Mental Health and Disease Control Were Among Targets in Weekend Firings

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2025 | World

Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend.

North Carolina GOP Announce Plans to Vote on New House Map Amid Nationwide Redistricting Battle

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2025 | Election, National, State Government

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced plans to vote on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map for 2026 elections.

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