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Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president
Amid attacks on federal judges who have slowed President Donald Trump's agenda, Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday ...
Brazilian court allows gender neutral designation in documents for the first time
A high court in Brazil on Wednesday allowed a person to identify as gender neutral on official documents, an unprecedented decision that could still be reviewed.
South Korea says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says North Korea ...
Why NC lawmakers aren't moving forward with ticket sales bill
Supporters say the legislation would protect customers by allowing them to resell their tickets. Opponents say the measure would harm small venues and keep some artists from coming to North Carolina.
NC lawmakers seek to legalize sale of raw milk for human consumption
Instead of banning raw milk, a key agriculture bill now proposes studying the feasibility of making raw milk even more broadly available for people to buy. State agriculture officials have compared it ...
Youth minister working at Raleigh church arrested, charged with exploitation of a minor
Aaron Bradley, 30, is charged with second-degree exploitation of a minor. A 30-year-old Wake Forest man who worked as a youth minister at a church faces a felony charge of second-degree exploitation ...
Tar Heel Traveler: Deep River Sporting Clays
The largest competition of its kind is right here in our area. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler visits Sanford for the sporting clay championship.
Benson woman rescued from submerged SUV in Johnston County creek after medical emergency
A Benson woman is expected to be OK after being rescued from a car crash in Johnston County. The State Highway Patrol said ...
Six months later: Allison Riggs declared winner of NC Supreme Court seat after Jefferson Griffin concedes
The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat conceded last November's election on Wednesday to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs.
‘A wish list for polluters’: Critics slam NC’s PFAS plan
Residents protested a draft PFAS rule at a state meeting Tuesday, saying it doesn’t protect communities or drinking water. Commissioners delayed a vote, citing questions about the rule’s cost analysis ...
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been ...
21-year-old man found hanging from Vance County tree died by suicide, autopsy reveals
A state autopsy determined that 21-year-old Javion Magee, who was found dead with a rope around his neck last year, died by ...