Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives

Published   Jan 30, 2025 01:19PM
President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller ahead of a deadly midair collision in Washington and quickly veered into politics to speculate that Democrats and diversity initiatives shared blame for the deaths of 67 people. ... Read more

NC Republican lawmakers eye concealed-carry rules, taxes on

Many of the bills filed on the first day of the 2025 legislative session reflect new efforts to advance initiatives that failed in previous years. Others seek to create local versions of President Donald Trump's federal priorities. ... Read more

Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets due to possible bone

NEW YORK (AP) -- Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragments in the packages. ... Read more

Cold-stunned sea turtles from NC coast brought to Raleigh fo

Five sea turtles are currently under the care of veterinarians at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
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Will NC finally finish Hurricane Florence, Matthew recovery this year? Lawmakers grill state leaders

Published   Jan 30, 2025 12:30PM
Republican state legislators grilled hurricane recovery officials who requested more money to finish recovery work related to hurricanes Florence and Matthew, as Helene recovery costs also start to add up. ... Read more

The Latest: Collision between passenger jet and Army helicop

Dozens of people — including more than a dozen figure skaters — were killed after a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. The plane was carrying 60 pass ... Read more

Breezy but cooler Thursday, spotty rain possible later in th

Temperatures will be cooler than yesterday, with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Some spotty rain is possible, mainly from the Triangle area north into Virginia.
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Teen arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle and breaking

A 16-year-old in Wilmington, N.C., faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing an SUV and breaking into Exotic Smoke Tobacco and Vape Wednesday. ... Read more