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January 9, 2016

Muslim woman thrown out of Trump rally; group seeks apology

An advocacy group is seeking an apology from GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign after a Muslim woman standing in silent protest was heckled and the escorted out of the event.

January 9, 2016

State Bar disciplinary hearing slated for attorney

An attorney who worked tirelessly for the release of at least a half dozen wrongly imprisoned men now faces possible disciplinary action.

January 7, 2016

August court-martial for Bergdahl on desertion, other charge

Officials at Fort Bragg have scheduled two weeks in August for the court-martial of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

January 7, 2016

$188M Powerball winner has risked fortune bailing out ex-con boyfriend

When Marie Holmes won part of a $564 million Powerball jackpot early last year, she said she was “grateful for the opportunities this has created for my family.”

January 6, 2016

FBI seeks woman in jewelry store robberies in several states

The FBI is looking for a woman involved in jewelry store robberies in multiple states, including most recently in North Carolina.

January 6, 2016

Man accused of 'maliciously' killing chickens pleads guilty

A North Carolina farm worker accused of killing four chickens by grinding his heel on their heads and throwing one against a wall has pleaded guilty.

January 5, 2016

Audit: Ferguson schools head misspent money in N. Carolina

An audit finds the superintendent running schools in Ferguson, Missouri, misspent federal education funds and failed to provide a reason or receipts for $94,000 in travel, meals and merchandise while he headed a North Carolina district.

January 4, 2016

North Carolina police officer hurt in traffic stop shooting; 1 suspect also hurt

Authorities say a police officer in North Carolina is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds after a traffic stop led to a struggle with a motorist.

January 4, 2016

North Carolina officer shot multiple times, dragged during traffic stop

A police officer in North Carolina has been hurt in a shooting during a traffic stop.

January 4, 2016

1 person fatally shot by police, 1 officer wounded in shootout at North Carolina home

One person was killed and an officer was shot in the ankle after police were fired on as they tried to serve an arrest warrant late Sunday at a North Carolina home, authorities said.