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North Carolina state Rep. Destin Hall, a Caldwell County Republican, speaks on the House floor, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C., about a bill shifting appointment control of the State Board of Elections appointments from the governor to legislators. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina House approves election board takeover ahead of 2024

A Republican effort to shift control of the North Carolina State Board of Elections from the governor to legislators closed in on final General Assembly…

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, right, speaks while state Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley listens at an Executive Mansion news conference in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Cooper and Kinsley announced that North Carolina would launch Medicaid expansion coverage on Dec. 1. Expansion will be able to start because Cooper said he'll let a state budget bill sent by the General Assembly last week to his desk become law without his signature. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

North Carolina to launch Medicaid expansion on Dec. 1

Medicaid expansion will launch Dec. 1 in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday after achieving what might be his biggest policy win after nearly seven years in office.

North Carolina state Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, at right, speaks with Rep. Terence Everitt, D-Wake, after a House Commerce Committee at the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday, March, 21, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. Sports gambling in North Carolina soared over a major hurdle on the track to its ultimate authorization on Tuesday, March 28, as the House voted for legislation to permit, regulate and tax wagering activities less than a year after the chamber scuttled a similar effort. Saine is a chief sponsor of a sports gambling measure that received initial approval in the state House on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson, File)

Revived N. Carolina sports wagering bill wins big House vote

Sports gambling in North Carolina soared over a major hurdle on Tuesday as the House voted for legislation to permit, regulate and tax wagering activities…

State Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, speaks on the House floor as North Carolina lawmakers gather for a special session on March 23, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Party switch gives GOP veto-proof control in North Carolina

A Democrat in the North Carolina state House switched to the Republican Party on Wednesday, giving the GOP veto-proof control in both chambers of the legislature and handing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper a setback in trying to block hardline conservative policies in his final two years in office.

Republican Who Drew Lines Called Gerrymanders Faces Charges

A Republican who played a prominent role in drawing North Carolina districts that were declared gerrymanders by courts resigned Thursday from the state…

Troubled plane-maker Boeing holds its annual shareholders meeting on Friday

The airplane maker continues to answer difficult questions about production and quality control lapses on its 737 Max jets.

What is the No. 1 leading cause of stress for you? Hint: It's not family

A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines.

Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations

President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."

On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories

For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life.

Supreme Court Debate On Kavanaugh Is Playing Out In West Virginia Senate Race

As the FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, West Virginia voters discuss how the debate is shaping their view of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's re-election campaign.

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