National News
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The Trump administration wants to gut coal ash cleanup rules
“The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution,” said Lisa Evans, senior counsel at environmental group Earthjustice. “This is yet another handout to the coal power industry at the expense of our health, water, and wallets.”
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Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues
Trump’s war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?
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Opinion: JD Vance tries to push back against economic reality in NC visit
Vice President JD Vance was in North Carolina last week, doing his best to put a happy face on the economic situation in our state. It was and is not an easy sell.
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What are the closest potential nuclear targets to North Carolina?
Nuclear war fears are on the rise amid the United States-Israel bombing in Iran. Here’s a look at potential nuclear targets near North Carolina.
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School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost
States like NC are scrambling to meet rising demand for newly expanded school choice initiatives, pouring more money into the programs as waiting lists — and budget concerns — grow.
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Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement
The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.
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Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington
The Buddhist monks have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka, as they traveled to Washington, DC. Their trek included multiple stops in North Carolina.
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US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate
The vote followed a tumultuous couple of weeks on Capitol Hill, with Democrats demanding additional restraints on immigration enforcement by ICE.
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What is nationalized voting? What to know about Trump’s statement
This week, President Trump called for Republicans to pursue nationalized voting. Here’s what that means and why it matters.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
