Laura Now Forecast to Be a Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane
Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even...
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3 Shot, 2 Killed in 3rd Night of Unrest Over Blake Shooting
Two people were killed and another was wounded as shots were fired late Tuesday in Kenosha during the third night of unrest in Wisconsin following the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake, authorities said. The shootings...
Read More‘Fighting for You’: First Lady Makes Her Case for Trump Vote
First lady Melania Trump portrayed her husband as an authentic, uncompromising leader in a Rose Garden address as President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency to boost his reelection...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Lockdowns Blocked Flu in Some Places but Fall Looms
Winter is ending in the Southern Hemisphere and country after country — South Africa, Australia, Argentina — had a surprise: Their steps against COVID-19 also apparently blocked the flu. But there’s no guarantee the...
Read MoreWomen’s Political Involvement Rating Slightly Worse for NC
Political participation trends among North Carolina women have worsened slightly over the past five years, according to a new report commissioned by a state agency. The latest “Status of Women” report, released fully on Tuesday...
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NC Political Donor Who’s Going to Prison Defiant in Letter
An insurance company founder and big political donor heading to prison after being convicted of...
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Republican Convention Showcases Rising Stars, Dark Warnings
A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump’s...
Read MoreFierce Storm Surge Feared as Laura Bears Down on Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball...
Read MoreScotland’s Handling of Virus Boosts Support for Independence
There is wide agreement that Britain’s devastating coronavirus outbreak has been met by strong, effective political leadership. Just not from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. While Johnson has often seemed to flounder and flip-flop...
Read MoreAP FACT CHECK: Trump, GOP Distort on Health Care, Vote Fraud
President Donald Trump made a dizzying array of misleading claims about voting fraud and health care as fellow Republicans opened their convention with speeches distorting the agenda of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden. Trump...
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