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President Trump is asking the federal government for billions of dollars in damages, putting his own Justice Department on the spot and creating an unprecedented ethical morass.
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Anthropic is one of the world's most powerful AI firms. New Yorker writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus explains how they're trying to make chatbot Claude more ethical, and the implications of AI's widening use.
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What you need to know from the Feb. 3 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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College Democrats of North Carolina and students from three universities are suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections over early voting sites for the 2026 primary. -
At a briefing Friday morning, the governor said unsafe driving conditions remain a top concern. -
Hurricane Helene recovery and the cost of living were also among the issues the candidates tackled during the event at A-B Tech. -
Western North Carolina is under a winter storm and extreme cold warning beginning Friday afternoon. Heavy snow is expected for much of the region along with wind chills below zero. This is the second weekend in a row that a winter storm warning is in effect. -
Utilities use a "diverse mix" to power through extreme demand — including gas and coal, which can get expensive.
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