Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one
The former president has a long history of shifting - and at times confusing - stances on abortion rights.
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Why anti-abortion advocates are reviving a 19th century sexual purity law
The Comstock Act is the latest front in the fight over reproductive rights. Here's what you need to know about the 1873 law and the consequences if it's enforced the way some conservatives would like.
Guilford GOP picks House District 59 nominee Branson to replace Hardister
A committee of the Guilford County Republican Party this week chose former county commissioner Alan Branson to fill the vacant State House District 59 seat.
Summerfield hires new town attorney amid challenges
The town of Summerfield has appointed a new town attorney following the recent resignation of Bob Hornik.
Biden is hosting Japan's Kishida. But the Nippon Steel deal is not on the agenda
President BIden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Fumio announced efforts to strengthen military ties, as well as collaborations on space exploration and artificial intelligence.
Political campaigns used to have jingles. Should we bring them back?
Every major campaign used to have jingles. Now so many political ads seem to be more about the opposition than the candidate they're trying to elect.
Trump outlines his policy on abortion in a posting on Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump declined to endorse a nationwide abortion ban and said abortion policy should be left up to the states.
Trump's abortion comments are 'showing support' for women, campaign surrogate says
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., about former President Trump's recent comments advocating for abortion laws to be decided by individual states.
Here are the 42 questions on the juror questionnaire in Trump's hush money case
Jurors will be asked to identify the the news and social media programs they use, podcasts they listen to and if they have supported or been a member of white supremacist and extremist groups.
Okinawa's peace movement struggles as military presence on the islands grows
As the U.S. and Japan tighten their alliance and strengthen their military presence in the country's southwest Okinawan islands near China, Okinawa's long-running peace movement is in difficulty.