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November 10, 2023

NC Democrat foregoes re-election over alleged GOP gridlock: 'worse than a dental appointment'

Democratic North Carolina state Rep. John Autry has announced his intent to forego re-election, claiming his tenure in the state Assembly was "worse than a dental appointment."

November 10, 2023

Durham District Attorney Deberry's entry shakes up Democratic primary race for attorney general

Deberry first won election in 2018, and has advocated for diversion programs for nonviolent offenders, as well as reforming the cash bail system

November 10, 2023

Alabama man arrested on suspicion of cold case killing of parents in Tennessee nearly 50 years ago

An Alabama man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his parents in Tennessee nearly 50 years ago, authorities said Wednesday.

November 10, 2023

Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a changing GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia

Mitch McConnell has been a steadfast voice calling for billions in funding for the Ukrainian War effort, despite skepticism from some Republicans.

November 10, 2023

Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses

Graffiti, chants, raucous protests, and threats have characterized a rise in antisemitism across US college campuses, which has left Jewish students on edge.

November 10, 2023

Homeless veteran walks 30 miles to find a job: 'I'm a man on a mission'

A U.S. Army veteran, Brian Taylor, was determined to find a job, so he traveled 30 miles on foot across southern Georgia to a Goodwill Career Center in Thomasville.

November 10, 2023

Virginia school system denies decade-old sexual assault allegations

A Virginia school system is denying allegations of a student being sexually assaulted more than a decade ago. Lawyers for the school system argue that the claims are false.

November 10, 2023

US Department of Justice challenges Alabama's attempt to prosecute abortion assistance

The U.S. Department of Justice has opposed Alabama's attempt to prosecute those who assist women in obtaining abortions out of state, arguing that it is unconstitutional.

November 10, 2023

Florida men capture massive 17-foot, 200-pound invasive python in Everglades

Five Florida men helped capture a 17-foot, nearly 200-pound Burmese python in the Everglades, the second-heaviest caught on record in the Sunshine State.

November 10, 2023

Florida businessman behind bars after purchasing private island with $8 million in COVID-19 relief funds

A Florida businessman has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison after using nearly $8 billion in stolen federal COVID-19 relief funds to buy a private island.