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Judge strikes down one North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina's abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement...
Senators call on Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers' sale of driving data to brokers
DETROIT (AP) — Two U.S. senators are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers selling customers' driving data to brokers who package it and then sell it to insurance companies. In a letter to FTC Chairwoman Linda Khan, Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon, and Edward Markey of...
Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked text messages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former FBI officials settled lawsuits with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving claims that their privacy was violated when the department leaked to the news media text messages that they had sent one another that disparaged former President Donald Trump. Peter Strzok, a former top...
Duke Energy wants extension on plan to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030
Duke Energy asks for more time fulfilling climate change plan. Duke Energy is asking for more time to meet a state deadline to slow down climate change. They’re also asking for state permission to build a new fleet of natural gas power plants. The utility agreed in 2021 to cut its carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030.
Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah officials denied clemency Friday to a man who is set to be executed for the stabbing death of his girlfriend’s mother in 1998. The decision regarding the fate of Taberon Dave Honie, who is scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 8, was announced in a one-paragraph notice from Scott Stephenson, chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.
Democratic Party sues NC elections board, seeking to kick RFK Jr. off the ballot
The North Carolina Democratic Party is suing the state's top elections officials, hoping to overturn their recent decision to allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the ballot in this year's presidential race. The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 4-1 last week to let Kennedy on the ballot. Notably,...
Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting regulate payments from boosters.
North Carolina Democrats sue to reverse decision that put RFK Jr. on ballots
RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged the state election board's recent decision to recognize a new political party that will put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state's presidential ballots. The complaint filed Thursday seeks to reverse the board's action that made “We The...
Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?
For the past few years, North Carolina Democrats have worried every time Gov. Roy Cooper has left the state — fearful that Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson would seize the opportunity as acting governor to issue executive orders and help the GOP-led legislature quickly pass conservative laws. Sometimes Cooper...
Is UNC's Drake Maye the quarterback answer Patriots have been seeking?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — At times, Drake Maye looked like the answer to the quarterback conundrum the New England Patriots have been seeking since Tom Brady's departure in 2020. Drafted third overall in this year's NFL Draft, Maye made the play of the day during Friday's training camp practice...
Former Camp Lejeune marines among 3 sentenced for extremist plot to destroy energy facility
Three men with ties to white supremacist groups were sentenced to federal prison Thursday for plotting to attack a power grid, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Paul James Kryscuk, 38, Liam Collins, 25, and Justin Wade Hermanson, 25, were convicted of conspiring to destroy an energy facility as part of a wider extremist plot.
Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims
Protecting yourself from Bitcoin scams just got even more urgent. That's because a Wake County court ruling has made it harder to recover money lost in these scams. Just last week, 5 On Your Side spoke with Pauline Miller of Raleigh. She was pulled into a complicated, detailed scam that convinced her that her bank account was compromised, and she needed to move $15,000 to a Bitcoin digital wallet or she'd lose the money.
East Forsyth sits at No. 1 in HSOT's preseason 336 area code rankings
HighSchoolOT has released its preseason football rankings for the 336 area code early to HSOT Insiders. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 336 area code region consists of these counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell,...
North Carolina regulators says nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K
RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must repay over $132,000 for what they call disallowed expenses while carrying out a federally funded child care meal program. The state Department of Health and...
Part of US 401 to close Friday night for Complete 540 Project
Part of U.S. Highway 401 will be closed starting Friday night as work continues on the Complete 540 Project. This is happening in southern Wake County. The road will close between West Allen Street and Donny Brook Road starting at 9 p.m. That's between Ten-Ten Road and Lake Wheeler Road.
'We cannot remain silent about what we saw.' US doctors who volunteered in Gaza demand ceasefire in letter to White House
A group of 45 American physicians and nurses who volunteered in hospitals across Gaza have sent an open letter to US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris sharing their experiences and demanding an immediate ceasefire and arms embargo. The signatories unanimously described treating children who had suffered injuries...
Airline catering workers threaten to strike as soon as next week without agreement on new contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 8,000 airline catering workers are threatening to go on strike as soon as next week, adding more uncertainty to summer travel, which has already been disrupted by fallout from a widespread technology outage. The workers are employed by Gategourmet, a subsidiary of a Swiss...
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped
Justin Timberlake ’s lawyer said Friday that the pop singer wasn’t intoxicated during a traffic stop last month, as he seeks to get his drunken driving charge in New York’s Hamptons dismissed, citing errors in documents submitted by police. But Sag Harbor Village Justice Justice Carl Irace...
Three men — including ex-Marines — sentenced for involvement in plot to destroy power grid
Three men with connections to white supremacist groups were sentenced Thursday in federal court after plotting to destroy a power grid in the northwestern United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Paul James Kryscuk, 38; Liam Collins, 25; and Justin Wade Hermanson, 25, were all sentenced for their...
Top 50 returning NC volleyball statistical leaders in 2024: Aces, Blocks, Digs, and Assists
With the first official start day quickly approaching, HighSchoolOT dives into volleyball's statewide leaders from a season ago. This list is exclusively available for HighSchoolOT Insiders. Not an Insider yet? Become one by clicking HERE. Note: If your player's stats have not been published to MaxPreps, they are not going...
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