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Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

By GARY D. ROBERTSON and MAKIYA SEMINERA, Associated Press 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…

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…

Voters who want Cornel West on presidential ballot sue North Carolina election board

Voters who want Cornel West on presidential ballot sue North Carolina election board

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Three registered voters in North Carolina are suing the State Board of Elections, alleging it violated their constitutional rights by rejecting a petition drive seeking recognition for a political party that…

Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two of North Carolina’s public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the university system’s governing board voted…

Obama, Pelosi and Democrats Make a Fresh Push for Biden to Reconsider 2024 Race Ahead of Convention

Obama, Pelosi and Democrats Make a Fresh Push for Biden to Reconsider 2024 Race Ahead of Convention

Helicopter Marine One with President Joe Biden Onboard (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) LISA MASCARO, ZEKE MILLER AND MICHAEL BALSAMO Via AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — Former president Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President…

Aetna Set to Run North Carolina Worker Health Care as Blue Cross Will Not Appeal Judge’s Ruling

Aetna Set to Run North Carolina Worker Health Care as Blue Cross Will Not Appeal Judge’s Ruling

Health Insurance Broker (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers starting early next…