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‘World’s coolest dictator’ gets a White House visit. What it means for Bukele, Trump and U.S.
Deportation policy will be center stage as President Trump welcomes the brash authoritarian to the White House.
If NC universities don’t show courage now, they won’t be safe from Trump later | Opinion
Trump has led universities into believing that the threat he poses to them is unstoppable. But it’s not. | Opinion ...
Hurricanes owner a key figure in bankruptcy trial for defunct pro football league
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon will be a central figure in the bankruptcy trial surrounding the dissolution of the failed Alliance of American Football league, which begins Monday.
Invasive fish first found in Lake Norman is spreading rapidly in NC, state says
NC Wildlife Resources Commission seeks public’s help to reduce the threat to native species posed by the invader.
NC Supreme Court rejects main Griffin ballot challenge — but some votes remain in jeopardy
The Republican-dominated court disagreed with Griffin’s argument that over 60,000 votes should be tossed for registration ...
Boston College transfer with NC ties commits to Lamont Paris’ Gamecocks
Paris and the Gamecocks added another transfer, Boston College’s Elijah Strong, to the 2025-26 roster. He announced his ...
Charlotte had 3 homicides overnight, one on E. Trade Street in uptown, CMPD says
A Saturday night shooting in the middle of uptown is among three killings reported overnight in Charlotte, according to ...
Regardless of partial victory, Riggs vows to keep fighting Griffin challenge
On April 4, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in Griffin’s favor, giving challenged voters 15 days to prove their ...
Mega Millions player wins $3 million prize. Where in the US was the ticket sold?
A Mega Millions player bought a winning ticket in Michigan, but was just one number short of winning the $72 million grand ...
Man stabbed by mortuary worker in fight over condition of bodies, Texas cops say
The funeral home is under investigation after authorities say bodies were found lying out with no working air conditioning at the facility.
Alex Bowman wins pole at Bristol, first season with multiple for Hendrick Motorsports driver
Alex Bowman on Saturday won the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol. The Hendrick Motorsports driver ...
Gov. Josh Stein on separation of powers and what surprised him in first 100 days
Two things surprised Gov. Josh Stein about his new job during his first 100 days as governor, he said in an interview with ...