College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion: DEI got distorted, but some universities are beginning to restore its original intent | ...
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Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll: Former President Trump is six points ahead of President Biden in North Carolina, new polling shows ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4603458-trump-leads-biden-in-north-carolina-poll/
NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...
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US College Students Demonstrate in Solidarity With Palestinians, Columbia Protesters
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Trump holding campaign rally in North Carolina this weekend. What to know
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287712805.html
Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287814380.html
Opinion | Why Biden Has a Narrower Path to the Presidency Than Trump, in 11 Maps: A Democratic strategist explains how the Electoral College math could shape up.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/16/opinion/electoral-map-outlook.html
Kevin Keatts earns a Coach of the Year award after NC State’s magical run: Kevin Keatts led the NC State Wolfpack to the 2024 ACC Championship and NCAA Final ...
charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article287627290.html
What drives people to Trump rallies? It’s not all about him, experts say
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287788750.html
NC hasn’t picked a Democratic president in 16 years. Is Mecklenburg County the key?
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287479675.html
Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus: The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245168995/columbia-university-testimony-antisemitism
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has been open about some of his past financial challenges.
But now, bankruptcy records obtained by ABC News reveal new ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/bankruptcy-documents-detail-gop-nc-governor-nominee-mark/story
Pregnant women refused treatment in US hospitals after Roe v Wade overturned: One woman suffered a miscarriage in the bathroom of a Texas hospital as front desk ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pregnant-women-refused-help-in-us-hospitals-after-roe-v-wade-overturned
Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
- Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.
- The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
Biden supporters, including women who miscarried, blast Trump on abortion at NC event
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287555480.html
Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump?: MAGA Republicans running for Senate and governor are trailing their Democratic opponents ...
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North Carolina governor to welcome historic visitor at mansion: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
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First lady Jill Biden to visit NC and highlight career-connected learning programs
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Paid articlePaid By electing candidates like Mark Robinson, NC sends a message to states like mine | Opinion
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The 2024 Swing States: Why North Carolina Could Sway the Presidential Election: President Joe Biden is hoping to flip the purple Tar Heel State for just the ...
usnews.com/news/elections/articles/the-2024-swing-states-north-carolina-could-sway-the-2024-election
The Congresswoman Going After Elite Universities on Antisemitism: Representative Virginia Foxx is a blunt partisan. But her life in rural North Carolina informs ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/virginia-foxx-harvard-antisemitism.html
Ex-Rep Madison Cawthorn Accused of Injuring Florida Trooper in Rear-End Crash: While the Highway Patrol said only that a trooper had sustained minor injuries in ...
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Florida abortion providers prepare for a public health crisis as state’s 6-week abortion ban draws closer
cnn.com/2024/04/06/us/florida-abortion-ban-health-crisis/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Chuck Todd: How to vote for change in a rematch election: Analysis: Don't discount voters' interest in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party candidacy ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/chuck-todd-vote-change-rematch-election-rcna147899
Mark Robinson says he can attract Black voters to the GOP. Black voters disagree | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287423275.html
Trump holds slight lead over Biden in six swing states, WSJ poll finds: Biden won six of the states in the 2020 presidential election, with only North Carolina ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/trump-biden-polls-2024-00150322
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
The income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures up
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Quick Glance: Income Disparities in the US States - Where Does Your Salary Stand?
- In 2023, the median annual wage for all U.S. workers was $48,060, showing varying incomes across states.
- Massachusetts holds the top spot with a median wage of $60,690 for individual workers, while Mississippi ranks lowest at $37,500.
- The Northeast and Western regions generally feature higher-earning populations compared to the South and select states in the Midwest.
- Typically, local wages align with cost of living, leading to many high-earning states also being the most expensive to reside in.
Coast Guard resumes search for missing man Jeffrey Kale after boat was found off NC coast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/jeffrey-kale-missing-boater-north-carolina/73272829007/
Cooper’s COVID shutdowns of bars violated NC constitution, Court of Appeals says: A Court of Appeals panel ruled Gov. Roy Cooper shouldn’t have excluded NC bars ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287724125.html
Missing angler’s boat found far off North Carolina — with no one aboard, officials say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287528175.html
Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state: There is a strange chasm between how voters perceive their own state vs. the nation ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/voter-perceptions-economy/
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban could displace thousands each month in a region where access is already severely limited
cnn.com/2024/04/04/health/florida-abortion-trends-6-week-limit/
U.S., Japan commit to new global military alliance, shared moon-landing project - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty
- Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.
- Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.
- The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.
- The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.
Legal or illegal? How NC’s cannabis laws are impacting the criminal system: Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, but some cannabis & hemp products are legal ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287384340.html
Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees: Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bird-flu-pushes-us-dairy-farmers-ban-visitors-chop-trees-2024-04-11/
Charlotte animal shelter adopts out 40 dogs in preparation for kennel renovations
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287628870.html
Biden to discuss new student loan forgiveness plan in Wisconsin on Monday: Sources
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How No Labels was thwarted — and a disaster for democracy was avoided: Without a No Labels ticket, Biden and democracy stand a better chance of prevailing in ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/07/no-labels-third-party-suspend-2024/
Former President Donald Trump makes endorsement in North Carolina’s 13th District
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287438850.html
United Methodists come to Charlotte to weigh a milestone measure on LGBTQ acceptance
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287631610.html
Bipartisan frustration over bungled FAFSA rollout on full display in Washington: Republicans and Democrats agree on at least one thing lately: the Biden ...
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/10/fafsa-rollout-cardona-biden-congress/73276383007/
North Carolina man in Jan. 6 Capitol riots photo admits storming the Capitol, feds say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287444610.html
They’re fighting polluters destroying historically Black towns – starting with their own
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Under the Dome, NC governor’s race edition: What will Gov. Cooper do next year?: North Carolina governor’s race: What Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper might do, and Lt ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287397820.html
How to limit PFAS in your drinking water and food, according to experts: Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS can be found in food and drinking water ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/health/pfas-water-filters-food-wellness/
North Carolina superintendent race reignites controversial debate over cameras in classrooms
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/north-carolina-superintendent-race-camera-classroom-michele-morrow-rcna146586
Why some people feel good about their bank accounts but bad about the economy: There’s a growing disconnect between economic sentiment and economic data in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/07/economy/us-economy-personal-finance/
When Will Cicadas Emerge? Three Signs Point to Imminent Awakening: Cicadas might emerge earlier than expected this year as warm soil temperatures are reported ...
newsweek.com/when-will-cicadas-emerge-three-signs-1890741
Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski leaves Blue Devils, enters 2024 NBA Draft
charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article287629365.html
Ahead of United Methodist gathering, African churches weigh their future: The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism ...
apnews.com/article/methodists-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-conservatives-africa-1319aea6e1d2ad8755a905a8c4b1bf79
Case heard by NC Supreme Court may affect how partisan officials file voter fraud claims
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Put abortion on the ballot in November in North Carolina | Opinion: Abortion: Other states are letting voters decide. North Carolina should too ...
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287284695.html
Just two US colleges are doing enough to fight antisemitism — while Ivy Leagues fail, report says
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/report-card-flunks-harvard-mit-princeton-stanford-suny-campuses-for-antisemitism/
On the mound or in his unnatural batter’s box, Providence’s Brady Thompson can do it all
charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article287450080.html
Welcome to the Immigration Election: New surveys make clear the border is the clear top issue for voters, particularly in key swing states ...
time.com/6964104/immigration-illegal-election-trump-biden/
I'm a Black Librarian. We're Being Threatened: For Black librarians like me, libraries also symbolize the literacy that was denied.
newsweek.com/i-am-black-librarian-we-are-being-threatened-1890695
Despite her history, some in GOP now lining up to support Michele Morrow to lead schools
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287549760.html
Several Trump supporters involved in Jan. 6 are running for office this year: Several Trump supporters who were in Washington on Jan. 6, including rioters who ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/several-trump-supporters-involved-jan-6-are-running-office-year-rcna146081
Commanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft's 2nd pick: The Washington Commanders are in line to get one of the top quarterbacks available ...
richmond.com/sports/professional/nfl/commanders-are-in-line-to-take-a-quarterback-with-the-nfl-drafts-2nd-pick/article_80470ad5-aa60-59c4-b5ff-cd113532978d.html
Carjacking takes unexpected turn when defiant victim pulls gun and fires, NC cops say
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Paid articlePaid Gov. Cooper’s office will talk with McFadden about sheriff’s jail inspection concerns
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Fisherman Jeffrey Kale still missing after his boat was found drifting off NC coast: Coast Guard
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/boater-jeffrey-kale-missing-as-vessel-found-off-north-carolina-coast/
Japan’s Kishida Visits Toyota Plant in North Carolina, Touts Investments in US: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sought to highlight his country’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/kishida-touts-investments-with-visit-to-swing-state-toyota-plant
Paid articlePaid Across the country, conservative legislators have begun to target diversity programs in state agencies, schools and private companies ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/map-impact-anti-dei-legislation/story
NC needs more funding to carry out elections, board director tells lawmakers
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287763340.html
Far-right politics could hurt business in North Carolina, some fear. Again. : Critics say the economic hit from a 2016 “bathroom bill” foreshadows the financial ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/04/north-carolina-economy-election-2024/
The Cavs threw last game to manipulate NBA Playoff matchups, and it could haunt them
sbnation.com/nba/2024/4/14/24130352/cleveland-cavaliers-threw-last-game-nba-playoffs-matchups
Under the Dome, governor’s race edition: The latest poll, plus Robinson’s past tax debts
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287608440.html
Florida abortion ban prompts two states to prepare for influx of patients: With Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks set to take effect ...
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/florida-abortion-ban-other-states-prepare-influx-rcna146130
Two fires at 16th century historic site in NC were ‘human caused,’ national park says
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article287683510.html
‘A novel approach.’ Kamala Harris announces billions in clean energy grants in Charlotte
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287391120.html
Exclusive | Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds: Incumbent trails in most battlegrounds that decided 2016 and 2020 elections
wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-biden-poll-swing-states-ad594acb
Panthers aren’t worried about surrounding Bryce Young in draft, want to build best team
charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article287593870.html
Can Joe Biden's message cut through the noise of Donald Trump?: Lawrence Donegan reports from the United States and looks at how US president Joe Biden is ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/westminster/24266006.can-joe-bidens-message-cut-noise-donald-trump/
CLT Alliance CEO unexpectedly resigns, search for replacement begins: Janet LaBar is leaving as CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance next month ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287796610.html
Anna Kooiman is headed back to national cable news. Her new show debuts this weekend.
charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article287509365.html
The Fake Fake-News Problem and the Truth About Misinformation: Manvir Singh reviews “Off the Edge,” by Kelly Weill; “Falsehoods Fly,” by Paul Thagard; “Foolproof ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/dont-believe-what-theyre-telling-you-about-misinformation
Three Charlotte firefighters injured while evacuating a family, pets from house fire
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