North Carolina Court: GOP Can Narrow Governor’s Appointment Powers on Some Boards
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Decade-long political quarrels over legislative...
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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Limit Race-Based Electoral Districts Under the Voting Rights Act
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.
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After Hostages and Prisoners Are Freed, Complex Issues Remain for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of their ceasefire. But thornier issues remain unresolved, highlighting its fragility.
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North Carolina Effort Wipes Out $6.5B in Medical Debt for 2.5M People
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.
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Federal Employees in Mental Health and Disease Control Were Among Targets in Weekend Firings
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.
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North Carolina GOP Announce Plans to Vote on New House Map Amid Nationwide Redistricting Battle
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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Living Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed as Part of Gaza Ceasefire
All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Lumbee Leader to Join North Carolina Statehouse as Tribe’s Federal Recognition Push Gains Attention
The leader of a southeastern North Carolina tribe is about to join the state legislature to succeed his brother, adding attention around the Lumbee’s efforts to attain full U.S. government recognition.
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Israeli Military Says Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza, Raising Hopes for Ending the War
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, the military said, hours after Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal to pause the fighting.
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These Numbers Show How 2 Years of War Have Devastated Palestinian Lives in Gaza
Numbers alone cannot capture the toll the Israel-Hamas war has taken on the Gaza Strip. But they can help us understand how thoroughly the conflict has upended the lives of 2.1 million Palestinians living in the territory.
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