North Carolina court race is extremely close as counties complete election tallies
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An already close race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat reached a razor-thin margin as most counties…
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Judge blocks Biden administration’s rule to expand overtime pay for millions
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds
By Lauren Kent and Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s war conduct in Gaza “is consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” including…
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Oregon confirms first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, tied to poultry operation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a person linked…
Continue ReadingHere’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — If confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would control the world’s largest…
Continue ReadingSpeaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not release…
Continue ReadingNYC concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain
Associated Press GILBOA, N.Y. (AP) — New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may…
Continue ReadingPresident of Kentucky plant that exploded says it is ‘accountable’ for neighborhood damages
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week says the company is accountable and will…
Continue ReadingThe United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and other international organizations are looking at new uncertainties with Donald Trump…
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Community Conversations: Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is turning dreams into real businesses
Lynsey Harris sits down with the creators of the Kids’ Entrepreneur Market to discuss how starting a business at a young age provides real world…
Continue ReadingMan pleads guilty to stealing millions from major Detroit nonprofit
DETROIT (AP) — A man accused of stealing $44 million from a Detroit nonprofit group has pleaded guilty to financial crimes. William Smith’s…
Continue ReadingFirefighters are closer to taming the wildfire that’s across the New Jersey-New York border
WEST MILFORD, N.J. (AP) — Firefighters are getting closer to taming a wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border, increasing their…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents
Associated Press STRATHAM, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire animal shelter has an enor-mouse problem on its hands. A man arrived Monday saying he wanted…
Continue ReadingClarification: Crypto Lawsuit NY story
NEW YORK (AP) — In a story published Nov. 15, 2024, The Associated Press reported on a judge’s decision to reject New York state’s…
Continue ReadingTrump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department…
Continue ReadingMLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness
NEW YORK (AP) — A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has settled a lawsuit with FanDuel over the alleged…
Continue ReadingBoy ‘may now rest in peace,’ 65 years after his body was found in Wisconsin
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — The remains of a 7-year-old boy have been buried in Port Washington, Wisconsin, a solemn last act in a yearlong effort…
Continue ReadingRecalled California DA charges county jail staff in 2021 in-custody death of inmate
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area district attorney recalled in the Nov. 5 election filed criminal charges this week against 11 jail…
Continue ReadingDemocratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey has launched a long-expected campaign for governor. He pledged Friday to…
Continue ReadingA Texas death row inmate is ‘actually innocent’ of her toddler’s murder and her conviction should be overturned, judge finds
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Melissa Lucio was two days away from being put to death in Texas for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter when an…
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