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May 11, 2021

Reps. Cawthorn, Foxx introduce bill to prevent federal funds from being used to push critical race theory

Freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., and House Education and Labor Committee ranking member Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., are planning to introduce the Protecting Equality and Civics Education (PEACE) Act on Wednesday, Fox News has learned.

May 11, 2021

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack: Republicans demand more action from Biden energy security

The shutdown of a major fuel pipeline should be a wake-up call to the Biden administration that the U.S. needs to be investing more in oil and gas production and strengthening its ability to combat cyberattacks, according to several Republicans.

May 11, 2021

Family to see more footage of North Carolina deputy shooting

The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies in North Carolina is expected to view more than 18 minutes of body camera video of the incident on Tuesday.

May 10, 2021

National weather forecast: Hurricane season expected to have above-average activity

Tropical Storm Andres on Sunday became the earliest storm on record to develop in the eastern Pacific.  

May 10, 2021

Brother of Bears' Tarik Cohen found dead at North Carolina power substation

The brother of Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen was found dead Sunday after being electrocuted at the Duke Power substation in North Carolina, police said.  

May 8, 2021

As US reopens, campuses tighten restrictions for virus

About a year into mask mandates, nasal swabs and remote classes, the atmosphere turned tense at the University of Vermont as the school cracked down on rules for social distancing and face coverings amid a spike in student COVID-19 cases.

May 8, 2021

Ernest Angley, longtime televangelist and author, dead at 99

The Rev. Ernest Angley, a televangelist who developed a loyal following for his ministry over several decades, has died, his organization announced Friday evening. He was 99.

May 7, 2021

3 NC teens charged in murder of 17-year-old shot dead near school

Three North Carolina teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 17-year-old whose body was discovered near their high school in a sleepy small town named for the distinctive mountain nearby, according to the local sheriff.

May 7, 2021

Andrew Brown Jr. shooting: Judge limits body camera footage that family can see

The family of Andrew Brown Jr., a North Carolina man who was fatally shot in his car by sheriff’s deputies executing a search warrant last month, will only be provided a portion of the body camera footage recorded at the scene -- and could have to wait days longer to view it, a judge has ruled.

May 6, 2021

2021 Brood X cicadas: Here's where the insects are emerging

A brood of trillions of periodical cicadas is poised to emerge in states across the country this month.