Special Meeting Addresses Surveillance Cameras In Greensboro
The city of Greensboro is holding a public meeting on the use of surveillance cameras to discuss the use of cameras downtown and ones worn by police officers.
Politics & Government
Judge Candidate Drops Out, Seeks Public Defender Appointment
A candidate for a Forsyth County judgeship has dropped out of the race but will still be on the November ballot.
For Michigan Political Ads, The Tigers Are The Big Game In Town
Why do advertisers love buying time for political ads during Detroit Tigers baseball games?
Environment Ranks Low Among Voter Concerns
It's been a big year for environmental news in North Carolina. First there was a major coal ash spill into the Dan River in February that raised concerns about water quality.
Is Obama's War-Powers Shift Hypocrisy, Or Inevitable For A President?
Despite his liberal bona fides and campaign objections, President Obama's foreign policy decisions look very much like those of his predecessors.
Some Democrats At Odds Over Obama's Claim To Airstrike Authority
President Obama did not seek permission from Congress to launch airstrikes last week. Legal experts and some lawmakers question how valid his claims for action are.
With The End In Sight, Holder Reflects On His Legacy
Attorney General Eric Holder tells NPR's Carrie Johnson that he's sorry his parents couldn't see Obama's tribute to him on Thursday — and that his greatest regret hit home on a visit to Newtown.
Ohio's James Traficant Dies, Days After Accident On Farm
The Ohio politician whose career included 17 years in Congress and a conviction for bribery has died at age 73. He was critically hurt in a tractor accident earlier this week.
Ohio's James Traficant Dies, Days After Accident On Farm
The Ohio politician whose career included 17 years in Congress and a conviction for bribery has died at age 73. He was critically hurt in a tractor accident earlier this week.
Why Youngstown, Ohio, Loved 'Jimbo' Traficant
Former congressman Jim Traficant, who died Saturday at age 73, served prison time for bribery and racketeering. But he always remained popular in Youngstown — a city that felt abandoned by others.