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North Carolina voter ID lawsuit still heading for trial after judge declines to end challenge

8:37am March 14, 2024

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

A federal trial over North Carolina's photo voter identification law remains set for May after a judge refused Wednesday to end efforts by civil rights groups that sued over the requirement on allegations that its provisions are marred by racial bias.

Garvey and Schiff to face off in November for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat

7:56am March 14, 2024

by Scott Shafer

Former LA Dodgers star Steve Garvey, a Republican, heads to a runoff against Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for a U.S. Senate seat from California. Garvey's baseball career spanned nearly two decades.

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Political group No Labels is closer to putting forward a candidate for president

7:21am March 14, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Chris Stirewalt of The Dispatch, about the group's plan to put forth a third-party presidential candidate. Would that third-party option have a shot in November?

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Morning news brief

5:15am March 14, 2024

Plans for a transitional government in Haiti is tested. EU lawmakers approve the bloc's AI act. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and other candidates, aim to capitalize on third-party presidential bids.

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Changes to TikTok could affect how businesses are promoted online

5:15am March 14, 2024

NPR's A Martinez talks to Jerry Rowley, owner of Logan's Candies in Ontario, Calif., about how a House bill to force a change in TikTok ownership, and a potential U.S. ban, would affect his business.

Alabama's state capitol in Montgomery, Ala. earlier this year.

How 'fetal personhood' in Alabama's IVF ruling evolved from fringe to mainstream

5:01am March 14, 2024

by Odette Yousef

To those who have watched how certain elements of the anti-abortion campaign have gone from fringe to mainstream, the Alabama IVF decision is both validation and a warning of more shifts to come.

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North Carolina State House Speaker Tim Moore.

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Appeal coming from North Carolina Republicans in elections boards litigation

11:02pm March 13, 2024

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders will appeal the decision by judges that declared the GOP’s changes to how elections board members are chosen violate the state constitution while taking power from the governor.

Key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions

5:58pm March 13, 2024

Following China's annual Two Sessions meetings, NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Wilson Center's Robert Daly about China's state of affairs and its economy.

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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, Republican candidate for governor, speaks at an election night event in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

N.C. Republican nominee for governor has a long history of controversial remarks

5:36pm March 13, 2024

by Colin Campbell

Republicans in North Carolina voted overwhelmingly to nominate Mark Robinson for governor. He would be the state's first Black governor and has come under fire for controversial remarks.

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In Jordan, American companies see boycotts sparked by the U.S.'s support for Israel

5:12pm March 13, 2024

by Jane Arraf

Consumers are boycotting U.S. products and companies to protest Washington's support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

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