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News

Right-leaning think tanks John Locke Foundation, Civitas Institute merging

RALEIGH (AP) — Two think tanks — both nurtured and sustained financially over the years by the family of longtime conservative political donor Art Pope ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, December 11, 2020 12:00 am

College

Western Kentucky tops Charlotte 37-19 in rare Sunday contest

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Tyrrell Pigrome had 218 yards passing with a touchdown and 60 yards rushing, Brayden Narveson made two field goals over 45 yards ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:42 pm

College

Wolfpack follows upset by controlling Coastal Carolina 98-46

By Bob Sutton Associated Press RALEIGH — Raina Perez scored 17 points and No. 8 North Carolina State looked primed for a big jump in ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:36 pm

Nation/World

Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won’t offer $1,200 checks

By Hope Yen Associated Press WASHINGTON — With time running out, lawmakers on Sunday closed in on a proposed COVID-19 relief bill that would provide ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:33 pm

Coronavirus

Few in US adopting COVID-19 exposure apps

By Bryan Anderson and Matt O’Brien Associated Press RALEIGH — Six months ago, Apple and Google introduced a new smartphone tool designed to notify people ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:13 pm

Coronavirus

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID

By Aamer Madhani and Jonathan Lemire Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:09 pm

Nation/World

Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response

By Michael Balsamo and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Biden officially secures enough electors to become president

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Ex-investment manager accused of defrauding NC Mutual Life Insurance Co. out of $34 million

Associated Press Federal prosecutors accused a former investment manager in connection with a scheme to defraud a North Carolina life insurance company once recognized as ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:00 am

News

NC Senate leader Berger names chief of staff

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger’s next chief of staff will be his top legal adviser for the past two years. The ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:00 am

Nation/World

Two men found dead at Fort Bragg identified; no details on cause released

FORT BRAGG (AP) — Officials at the Army’s largest base have identified the two men whose bodies were found in a training area this week. ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:00 am

Nation/World

Most American troops leaving Somalia

By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Friday it is pulling most U.S. troops out of Somalia on President ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:00 am

Health

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats also a concern

By MARION RENAULT and WILSON RING Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

State officials reluctant to add new restrictions

By Bryan Anderson Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — As coronavirus trends continue to worsen, North Carolina’s top public health official reiterated Thursday the same ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, December 4, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Warner Bros. will stream all 2021 films on HBO Max

By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer NEW YORK — In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, December 4, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Hand recount in NC chief justice race set to begin next week

Associated Press Hand recounts of a small portion of ballots cast statewide in the extremely close race for North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice will ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, December 4, 2020 12:00 am

News

Cooper eyes bipartisan panel on health care

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was blocked from expanding Medicaid in his first term by Republicans ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, December 4, 2020 12:00 am

Nation/World

Optimism growing for COVID relief bill

By Andrew Taylor Associated Press WASHINGTON — Optimism about delivering long-sought COVID-19 relief is building on Capitol Hill after additional rank-and-file lawmakers voiced support for ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, December 4, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

North Carolina Rep. Ted Budd tests positive for COVID-19

ADVANCE (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd of North Carolina said on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will complete his ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:40 pm

Sports

Big offense propels N.C. State in 108-70 romp

By Bob Sutton Associated Press RALEIGH — Elissa Cunane scored 17 points to lead six players in double figures for No. 8 North Carolina State ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 29, 2020 9:21 pm

Sports

Hornets acquire Gordon Hayward, 2 draft picks from Celtics

CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have acquired forward Gordon Hayward and unprotected 2023 and 2024 second-round draft picks from the Boston Celtics in exchange ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 29, 2020 9:17 pm

Sports

Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss

By Dave Campbell AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings had just given them the gift of a muffed punt, and the Carolina ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 29, 2020 9:15 pm

College

AP Top 25: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 for 4th week

By Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in The Associated Press college football poll as the top ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 29, 2020 9:11 pm

Local

Biden fractures foot while playing with dog, to wear a boot

By Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with one of his dogs, an injury discovered ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 29, 2020 9:04 pm

College

Antonio and DuBose power Wake Forest past Longwood 71-60

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Jonah Antonio and Ian DuBose had 14 points each and Wake Forest held off Longwood for a 71-60 win in the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 28, 2020 12:37 am

College

Hellems scores 17 as NC State races past N. Florida, 86-51

RALEIGH (AP) — Jericole Hellems scored 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting to lead four double-figure scorers and North Carolina State raced away from North Florida ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 28, 2020 12:30 am

Coronavirus

Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

By Daniella Peters Associated Press MILWAUKEE — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, November 27, 2020 8:21 pm

Elections

Appeals court rejects Trump challenge of Pennsylvania race

By Maryclaire Dale Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — President Donald Trump’s legal team suffered yet another defeat in court Friday as a federal appeals court in ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, November 27, 2020 8:13 pm

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