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Morning News Briefs: Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

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Morning News Briefs: Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

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Triad Musicians Remember The 'Queen Of Soul,' Aretha Franklin

Triad musicians are celebrating the life of the “Queen of Soul” today. The publicist for Aretha Franklin announced that she died at her home in Detroit at…

FILE - In this July 24, 2018, file photo, members of the North Carolina House gather for a special session at the General Assembly in Raleigh, N.C. Two North Carolina state House Republicans have lost their caucus leadership positions after recent comments directed at Democratic colleagues questioning their religion and educational attainment. A top House GOP leader announced on Thursday, May 25, 2023 that Reps. Keith Kidwell and Jeff McNeely, who are both white, are no longer deputy majority whips after their resignations were sought by other GOP leaders. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

2 North Carolina state legislators lose leadership roles after remarks

Two North Carolina state House Republicans have lost their caucus leadership positions after recent comments directed at Democratic colleagues questioned their educational attainment and religion.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, speaks with reporters on the House floor of the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Moore talked about a private meeting of House Republicans earlier Tuesday in which he said they spoke about potential state budget provisions to expand gambling in the state. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson).

Prospects for more legalized gambling in North Carolina uncertain

Prospects that another large expansion of gambling in North Carolina will be included in a state government budget appeared dimmer this week as the…

The Supreme Court has rejected North Carolina’s appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a law aimed at preventing undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking documents or recording video. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

The Supreme Court leaves in place a court victory for PETA over North Carolina's ag-gag law

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected North Carolina's appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a law aimed at preventing undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking documents or recording video.

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law at the Executive Mansion on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. Advocates say the bill could help 600,000 adults. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina governor and allies celebrate kickoff of Medicaid expansion

Gov. Roy Cooper and health care advocates celebrated Friday's official start of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, the result of state legislation this year that's expected to help roughly 600,000 low-income adults obtain the government health insurance.

FILE - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks during an NFL football news conference Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Tepper now finds himself embroiled in a public relations nightmare after a video surfaced of the billionaire allegedly throwing the contents of a drink at a fan from his club suite following a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Owner David Tepper's temper tantrum only adds to the Panthers' embarrassing season

Just when it appeared the season couldn’t get any more embarrassing for the Carolina Panthers, owner David Tepper finds himself embroiled in a public relations nightmare after video surfaced of the billionaire throwing the contents of a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans from his suite following a 26-0 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday.

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