Feb 13 Head of FEMA resigning, questioned over use of vehicles By Colleen Long, Associated Press The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is resigning, months after an investigation found he misused government vehicles to travel to his home in North Carolina. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: LA school district, teachers reach a tentative deal In our news wrap Tuesday, the teachers’ strike in Los Angeles may be over. After the union and the school district tentatively agreed on a deal, allowing teachers to return to work Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti praised how the city… Continue watching
Jan 18 How Americans are stepping up during the shutdown By Jamie Leventhal, Lorna Baldwin Four stories about people and organizations making a difference for their communities and furloughed workers. Continue reading
Jan 04 Supreme Court says it will consider partisan gerrymandering again By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices said Friday they will hear arguments in disputes that have arisen in cases involving North Carolina's heavily Republican congressional map and a Democratic congressional district in Maryland. The decision could produce the first limits on partisan politics in… Continue reading
Dec 16 After fraud probe, new primary may replace GOP candidate By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press Legislation quickly passed by North Carolina's lawmakers this week would prepare a path for Republicans to dump their nominee in a still-undecided U.S. House race marred with ballot fraud allegations. Continue reading
Dec 09 Swath of South faces wintry mess: Snow, sleet, freezing rain By Associated Press Governors and local officials in several states declared emergencies ahead of the storm, freeing up funds and manpower to help mitigate its effect. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 7:26 Why managing chronic health conditions begins at home By John Yang The recognition that health care extends beyond the walls of hospitals and doctor’s offices is growing. In Greensboro, North Carolina, advocacy groups, sociologists and medical practitioners are taking a creative approach to uncovering the root causes of disease, with a… Continue watching
Dec 06 Why coastal Carolina may never recover from its intensifying hurricanes By Nsikan Akpan Coastal hurricanes are leaving behind toxic algal blooms, a new silent threat to water quality. It is one of three ways that these storms are changing North Carolina for good. Continue reading
Dec 06 North Carolina GOP open to new election if fraud affected outcome By Gary D. Robertson, Jonathan Drew, Associated Press Entertaining the idea of a new election represents a significant change from last Thursday, when state GOP Chairman Robin Hayes issued a statement saying: "Democrats are throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at the wall to try and steal an… Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 5:43 What’s going on with North Carolina, Wisconsin election results Election officials have not yet certified results in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District after discovering voting “irregularities.” Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, concerns are being raised about how the state’s Republican legislature is handling the transition of power. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna… Continue watching