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Nation/World

Biden nominates Jackson, first Black woman, to Supreme Court

By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo and Zeke Miller Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:28 pm

Elections

Former Gov. McCrory files as US Senate candidate

RALEIGH (AP) — Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory officially filed as a U.S. Senate candidate Friday, calling himself best-suited to represent the state during ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 25, 2022 8:31 pm

Elections

NC Republicans ask US Supreme Court to block Congress map

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to block a congressional redistricting plan that ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 25, 2022 8:24 pm

News

With new redistricting maps, NC candidates file for races

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — With district boundaries decided for now, North Carolina candidates were welcomed into election offices on Thursday to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am

Education

States urged to address funding disparities for HBCUs

By ANNIE MA Associated Press Several members of Congress are calling on states to address gaps in their funding for schools in the land grant ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, February 24, 2022 11:58 pm

Nation/World

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Putin takes military action

By Raf Casert Associated Press BRUSSELS — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:44 pm

Nation/World

US vaccination drive is bottoming out as omicron subsides

By Jay Reeves and Mike Stobbe Associated Press HAMILTON, Ala. — A handwritten log kept by nurses tells the story of the losing battle to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:37 pm

News

New districts backed by judges; candidate filing resumes Thursday

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — Candidate filing in North Carolina will resume Thursday as scheduled, as the state Supreme Court refused late ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:32 pm

Elections

NC judges uphold legislative maps, change congressional lines

RALEIGH (AP) — A panel of trial judges made additional changes to North Carolina’s congressional district map Wednesday, declaring that the latest U.S. House redistricting ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 5:02 pm

Crime

Man accused of providing drugs in fatal Statesville overdose

Associated Press STATESVILLE — A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with the death of another man who overdosed on Fentanyl, according to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:47 pm

Nation/World

West hits back with sanctions for Russia’s Ukraine actions

By Raf Casert, Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller Associated Press BRUSSELS — Responding swiftly to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order sending troops to separatist regions ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:35 pm

Nation/World

War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau and Lorne Cook Associated Press MOSCOW — A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 21, 2022 11:33 pm

Racing

Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske’s 85th birthday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Roger Penske had one rule at the Daytona 500 for his drivers: Do Not Wreck Each Other. His orders were ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 21, 2022 12:01 am

Sports

Hurricanes edge Pens 4-3 to take lead in tight Metropolitan

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins spent the first four months of the season shadowboxing each other for the top spot in ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 am

Sports

Curry sets 3s record, LeBron the winner in NBA All-Star Game

CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Curry got another 3-point record. LeBron James got another All-Star win. Not a bad night in Ohio for the two All-Stars ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 am

Nation/World

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Putin to meet as tensions soar

By Jim Heintz, Dasha Litvinova and Lori Hinnant Associated Press MOSCOW — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, facing a sharp spike in violence in and around ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 19, 2022 11:56 pm

Nation/World

Canadian police appear to end protesters’ siege of Ottawa

By Rob Gillies and Robert Bumsted Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario — Hundreds of police in riot gear swept through Canada’s capital Saturday, retaking control of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 19, 2022 11:55 pm

News

Judges get new state redistricting maps; plaintiffs offer alternatives

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly on Friday turned over to judges the redistricting maps lawmakers approved to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 18, 2022 9:36 pm

Coronavirus

NC lawmakers OK bill giving student opt-out to mask mandates

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina parents could permit their K-12 students to opt out of mask-wearing mandates set by local ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 18, 2022 12:00 am

Nation/World

Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK  — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 18, 2022 12:00 am

Elections

New NC lawmaker-approved redistricting plans give pathways to Democrats

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — The North Carolina legislature on Thursday completed new redistricting plans that Republicans contend will meet fairness directives ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, February 17, 2022 9:14 pm

Nation/World

More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

By Sara Burnett Associated Press The nation’s leading health officials said Wednesday that the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:56 pm

News

North Carolina GOP’s latest map proposals are less lopsided

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Under a court order to make their redistricting lines more fair, North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:56 pm

Nation/World

US: Russia adds troops near Ukraine despite drawdown claims

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau and Aamer Madhani Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — As Ukrainians waved flags in a show of defiance of a feared ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Tensions mount in Ottawa as police warn truckers to leave

By Rob Gillies and Wilson Ring Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario — A showdown appeared to be shaping up in Ottawa’s nearly three-week siege by truckers ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:55 pm

News

Crashed plane carried 4 teens who’d been on hunting trip

By Ben Finley and Michael Kunzelman Associated Press Four teenagers and four adults returning from a hunting trip were on board a small plane that ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 11:56 pm

Nation/World

Ukraine tensions: West skeptical of Russian overtures

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau and Aamer Madhani Associated Press MOSCOW — Russia made two overtures to ease tensions around Ukraine — reporting a pullback ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Sliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine

By Vladimir Isachenkov and Yuras Karmanau Associated Press MOSCOW — The Kremlin signaled Monday it is ready to keep talking with the West about security ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:49 pm

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