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As drug deaths hit a 5-year low, Trump continues to cite fentanyl as major threat
Drug deaths in the U.S. are at their lowest level since March 2020, according to federal data. Trump continues to cite fentanyl as justification for policies ranging from tariffs to immigration.
Military lawyers called up to relieve a shortfall in immigration judges
The move comes after the Justice Department last week made changes to who could qualify as a temporary immigration judge —effectively lowering the requirements and removing the need to have prior immigration experience.
"NC Educators on the Ballot" urges teachers to run for the state legislature
A group of North Carolina educators is organizing campaigns to challenge incumbent state lawmakers in next year's Republican primary elections.
With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits
A record number of congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor.
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Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home
As a U.S. federal judge blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, the government of Guatemala says in a statement it suggested the U.S. return its children to their home country.
North Carolina sees record tourist spending in 2024
Visitor spending increased in 71 of the state's 100 counties.
Rescue and recovery efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake
A strong earthquake killed some 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided by the Taliban government.
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Looking back on Japan's surrender in WWII, 80 years later
The process of Japanese surrender went smoothly until Col. Lawrence Cosgrave signed his name on the wrong line.
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International Festival set to showcase Winston-Salem's diverse cultures
The International Village Food and Music Festival takes place in Winston-Salem this weekend, where it will feature international cuisine, arts, crafts and more.
New data shows developing undocumented immigrant population in North Carolina
New U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Pew Research Center shows the number of undocumented immigrants has grown sharply in recent years.
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