North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff
By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Diversity, equity and inclusion staff members’ jobs in North Carolina’s public…
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Dry conditions remain, chilly nights and mild afternoons
Not much change in the overall pattern as we move toward the weekend. The overnight temps have been dipping below freezing while the afternoon highs…
Continue ReadingUber is helping investigators look into account that sent driver to Ohio home where she was killed
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press The ride-hailing company Uber says it’s banned an account that sent a driver to the Ohio home where an…
Continue ReadingA flyer at a camp in Mexico urges US-bound migrants to vote for Biden. Its origins are suspect
By VALERIE GONZALEZ and ALI SWENSON Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A humanitarian organization in northeastern Mexico is saying it did not…
Continue ReadingEl Senado desestima el juicio político contra Alejandro Mayorkas, secretario de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El Senado desestimó este miércoles los artículos de juicio político contra el secretario de Seguridad…
Continue ReadingOmaha teacher accused of sexually assaulting teenage boy makes first court appearance, held on bond
By Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nebraska (KETV) — A substitute teacher in Omaha…
Continue ReadingMistrial declared for Long Beach school officer charged with shooting woman
By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, California (KABC) — A mistrial was declared Tuesday in…
Continue ReadingNearly 25,000 gallons of sewage spill into Richland Basin Wednesday morning in Raleigh
By WRAL Staff Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — Nearly 25,000 gallons of sewage…
Continue ReadingLawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor
By Arit John and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives once again failed to advance a…
Continue ReadingEric Schmidt Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google.…
Continue ReadingHow many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York’s Plaza Hotel
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel on Wednesday to break…
Continue ReadingDeath of Osama bin Laden Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the death of Osama bin Laden. On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by…
Continue ReadingViolence Against US Politicians and Diplomats Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at violence against US politicians and diplomats throughout history. Presidents January 30, 1835…
Continue ReadingBelarus’ parliament votes to leave Europe’s conventional forces treaty already abandoned by Russia
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The Belarusian parliament has voted to suspend the country’s participation in the…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador’s Bukele releases father of soccer player from prison after son’s plea on social media
Associated Press SAN SALVADOR (AP) — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has released the father of a Salvadoran soccer player from prison after…
Continue ReadingTsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang…
Continue ReadingTony Blair Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Personal Birth date: May 6, 1953 Birth…
Continue ReadingCommunity demands answers 1 year after deadly shooting at Chickasaw Park
By Alexis Mathews Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A few days after last year’s…
Continue ReadingJade Carey and Leanne Wong are hoping their path to the Olympics goes through the NCAA Championships
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer Jade Carey and Leanne Wong watched as the elite gymnasts they grew up with left college last summer so they could…
Continue ReadingHank Greenberg Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former AIG Chief Executive Officer Hank Greenberg. Personal Birth date: May 4,…
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