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The New York Times reported Musk would be getting a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential war against China. The Trump administration pushed back, saying this is false.
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Many Pentagon materials now labeled as "DEI" were a bit more like advertisements — aimed at recruits who have shown a willingness to serve, military experts tell NPR.
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Rep. Erin Paré, a co-chair of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation to increase starting teacher pay to $50,000.
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The National Hurricane Center has released its final report on Helene, the storm that tore through western North Carolina six months ago.
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While eating disorders affect all races and ethnicities at similar rates, people of color are less than half as likely to receive a diagnosis than their white counterparts. A licensed mental health therapist decided to dig into why.
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Jeff Tiberii discuss the week's news in North Carolina with a panel of journalists.
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Brian Burns chats with North Carolina jazz group THRIO about their new record "Volume 2."
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The National Weather Service says increased fire danger could affect portions of central North Carolina and the western Piedmont.
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More than 40,000 North Carolina students have applied so far to receive state funding to attend a K-12 private school next fall. Twice as many could still apply to renew vouchers they received this school year.
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Jeff Tiberii checks in with a panel of sports journalists about various North Carolina teams' prospects in this year's big dance.
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‘The Pollening’ has begun. Blankets of yellow springtime splendor are coating North Carolina. You may already be reaching for the tissues. We get a forecast.
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While eating disorders affect all races and ethnicities at similar rates, people of color are less than half as likely to receive a diagnosis than their white counterparts. A licensed mental health therapist decided to dig into why.