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Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

By WILL WEISSERT, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster zones Friday, offering…

North Carolina Supreme Court passing for now on ruling if ballots in close race are valid

North Carolina Supreme Court passing for now on ruling if ballots in close race are valid

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court dismissed on Wednesday a request by the trailing candidate in an extremely close race for a seat on this same…

On “Farmtok,” agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?

On “Farmtok,” agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?

By MELINA WALLING and JOSHUA A. BICKEL Associated Press BUCYRUS, Ohio (AP) — Zoe Kent hopes people get a little joy out of her talking about farming on the Internet. In one of her latest…

Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings

Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings

By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tens of millions of residents along the East Coast are bracing for several inches of snow Sunday followed by dangerously cold temperatures that will take hold in much of…

North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term

North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled new measures on Thursday that extend state protections for certain health care providers and patients’ reproductive…

North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence

North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mother of a North Carolina university student killed while on a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue suing for gross negligence the…