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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from Latin America and the Caribbean. The selection was curated by AP photo editor ...
27-year-old man arrested, charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox
A 27-year-old man was arrested for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old whom he met on a popular video game. NBC News reporter Steve Patterson has the chilling details.
Harnett County leaders to discuss benefits, risks of fluoridation in water supply
Harnett County officials are set to debate the fluoridation process in the local water supply, raising questions about its benefits and risks. Their discussion comes as debate over the benefits and ...
NC Central chancellor: We hear you. University asking for greater investment from state
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon responded to a student protest with a request for patience from the campus community and investment from state lawmakers.
'Broke down crying': Raleigh family's cat fighting for his life after being shot
A family in Wake County is searching for answers Thursday after they say someone shot their cat nearly a week earlier in Raleigh.
Liquor license for Starbar suspended after investigation, ALE says
The bar, located on Trawick Road, was the center of a targeted shooting over the weekend. Raleigh police officers said a rapper performing at the bar appeared to be the intended target.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Trump's trade war will lead to lower trade barriers within Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians far more than U.S.
Duke students, staff to march on campus to defend higher education
Duke students, staff and faculty are expected to march on campus Thursday afternoon in an effort to encourage university leaders to respond to recent moves by the Trump administration.
NC Senate wants to cut the state’s innocence commission. Its director now pleads with the House
Lawmakers say North Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission isn’t worth the investment in a year when they’re trying to cut costs. Its director says the agency provides a service few others can.
Cumberland County warns residents of fake invoice scam targeting local households
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new scam involving fraudulent invoices from the Department of Planning and Inspections bearing official-looking county letterheads.
WRAL Investigates the timeline of Fayetteville mother's murder trial
Avantae Deven's murder trial is likely a couple years out. Cumberland County District Attorney Billy West is predicting 2027.
State Senate proposes cuts to funding for advanced placement exams
North Carolina's Senate has proposed cutting $14 million annually from the budget that currently covers Advanced Placement ...