Bill Would Stop Prosecuting 16 And 17-Year-Olds In Adult Court
The North Carolina House announced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that aims to stop prosecuting some teens in adult court.
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For First Time, U.S. Abstains On U.N. Resolution Criticizing Cuba Embargo
The U.S. has always opposed the annual U.N. resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, but it abstained this time. The White House opposes the embargo and has taken steps to ease it.
New U.N. Leader Sets Goals: Humility, Empathy, Empowering Women
Antonio Guterres, the newly named secretary-general, has seen things that make him ask: "What has happened to the dignity and worth of the human person?"
Obama At U.N.: Reject Tribalism Home And Abroad
President Obama's last address to world leaders at the United Nations also offered an appeal to U.S. voters ahead of November's presidential election.
NC Lawmakers Study Session Limits, Pay
How long is too long? That's a question some North Carolina lawmakers are looking into. They are investigating if the General Assembly should limit how long it meets.
McCrory Signs Seven More Bills Into Law
Seven more bills from the General Assembly are now state laws. This legislation addresses various areas such as historic preservation, severe allergic reactions and sex education in Nor
NC Residents Can Now Hunt With Guns On Sundays
Some North Carolina residents heard the sounds of the hunting season on Sundays for the first time starting this past weekend. Hunting with guns is now allowed on Sundays on private property.
Beltway Project Won't Get Boost From Bond
Gov. Pat McCrory kicked off a $3 billion bond referendum in Winston-Salem in April with big plans to improve the state's highways, parks and buildings.
Images Of Coal Ash Spill Could Not Be Ignored
The massive spill of nearly 40,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River promoted outrage and demands for action to protect the state's waterways.
New Bills Introduced Touches On Gay Marriage, 2nd Amendment
The first work day of the General Assembly was a busy one, with 25 bills being filed in both the House and Senate.