January 12, 2017 American Indian child 'welfare' law under fire A child-welfare law passed by Congress nearly four decades ago specifically to protect Native American children and preserve their cultural heritage is under attack from critics who claim the law is putting children in potentially dangerous situations that have led to abuse — and even death.
January 12, 2017 Millions pour into tight NC Senate race, as Dem holds edge Money talks -- but in North Carolina’s hard-fought Senate race, it practically shouts.
January 12, 2017 Rise of ISIS takes center stage in NC Senate race, as Republican Tillis eyes game change Republican leaders had ticketed Thom Tillis as their best hope to unseat incumbent North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan -- but a month before voters go to the polls Tillis still is trailing, and his campaign is cranking up its attacks on Hagan's Senate record by questioning her national security credentials in light of the growing Islamic State threat.
January 12, 2017 Memorial ready when missing North Carolina teen is buried Work has been completed on a memorial in a North Carolina cemetery for the body of a teen who had been missing, although it's not known when she will be buried.
January 11, 2017 Father faces prison term in drunken driving death of son A North Carolina father faces a prison term after being convicted in the death of his 9-year-old son in a drunken driving wreck.
January 11, 2017 Gay teacher sues over firing from North Carolina high school A gay teacher has sued a Roman Catholic school in North Carolina for firing him after he announced his wedding to a man.
January 10, 2017 Computer problems delay flights at North Carolina airport Technicians at Raleigh-Durham International Airport are working to fix a computer problem that officials say has led to flight delays from one of its terminals.
January 10, 2017 3 dead, deputy wounded after shooting, fire in Kentucky Authorities say three people are dead and a sheriff's deputy is wounded after a barricaded man fired at officers from a home where a fire was then set.
January 9, 2017 The Latest: Coroner identifies 3 dead after shooting, fire The Latest on a Kentucky shooting that left three dead and a deputy wounded (all times local): ___ 7:15 p.m.
January 8, 2017 Officer on leave after video of student being thrown down A school resource officer in North Carolina has been placed on leave after a brief video posted online shows him picking up and slamming a female high school student to the ground.
