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globalnews.caA total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and part of Portugal on August 12. Parts of the United States from Alaska to North Carolina will see a partial eclipse the same day.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Boston Red Sox picked Jake Schaffner with the 20th overall selection in the 2026 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-2 left-handed batter posted a .356 average and led North Carolina in runs, steals and triples during his lone season in Chapel Hill.
foxnews.comA driver with a revoked license struck an SUV at a stop sign, killing a 6-year-old girl and injuring her mother and 4-year-old sibling. Authorities charged the driver with multiple traffic offenses and issued an immigration detainer.
winnipegfreepress.comWide receiver Joseph Gibbs pledged to the University of South Carolina on July 8, 2026, becoming the program's initial 2028 recruit. The four-star prospect from North Carolina cited coach relationships and campus visits among his reasons.
americanbanker.comA federal agency filed fraud charges against Argent Capital Management and its founder. The complaint alleges the firm raised over $14 million from at least 60 investors through misleading reports and payments resembling a Ponzi scheme.
agriculture.einnews.com@Independent reported that Publix pulled 10-ounce bags of GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries after 12 confirmed E. coli cases. The recall covers stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
abcnews.go.comMt Olive Pickle Company pulled out of the Great American State Fair after learning a North Carolina exhibit video included a Confederate flag. The company said it had not known the image would appear and cited its values of human dignity. The 16-day event has faced low attendance…
benzinga.comRep. Chuck Edwards accused Gov. Josh Stein of partisanship after the state cited budget limits and skipped the 16-day event. Several other states also opted out while private sponsors funded a North Carolina display that initially featured Confederate flags.
cnbc.comRepublican candidates or presumptive nominees in Maine, Iowa, Alaska, Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan have established their own well-funded super PACs for the 2026 midterms. The shift reduces reliance on the Senate Leadership Fund and departs from prior practice.
uctoday.comA California couple relocating from Oceanside to North Carolina says a moving broker raised the price from roughly $16,000 to $32,000 and is withholding delivery. The couple paid a $7,000 deposit and filed complaints with police and the Better Business Bureau.
NATO forces conducted maritime exercises near the North Carolina coast as part of FLEETEX 250. The drills occurred while the Trump administration reviews U.S. force posture in Europe and questions allied contributions.
winnipegfreepress.comThe administration reached a $129 million settlement with Duke Energy to terminate an offshore wind lease off North Carolina. The agreement is the fourth such payment made to cancel wind projects.
forbes.comOrganizers took down the display on Friday after it appeared on screens in the privately sponsored exhibit. The fair, hosted by the Freedom 250 partnership, opened June 25 on the National Mall and runs through July 10.
A More in Common survey of 2024 Trump voters found that the Reluctant Right segment plans mixed or Democratic votes in November midterms at higher rates than other groups. The North Carolina Republican Party separately passed a resolution barring those charged with child sex offe…
Caleb Wilson, selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA draft, told reporters at his introductory news conference that he expects to win Rookie of the Year. The 20-year-old forward from North Carolina also said he aims to become one of the franchise's all-time…
Usa TodayA video display showing the Confederate flag inside the North Carolina booth at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall was taken down June 26. The booth is privately sponsored and not an official state exhibit. One sponsor withdrew after the display drew attention.
nypost.comFree agent guard Coby White will return to the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year, $74 million contract. The 26-year-old North Carolina native steps into a starting backcourt role after the team agreed to trade LaMelo Ball.
espn.comAn NBC News review found that the Republican candidate for Senate in North Carolina has described himself as having grown up in the state at least 15 times since announcing his candidacy. Records show he was born in Michigan and lived there through his early high school years.
The Bulls took Wilson with the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA draft. They also selected Dailyn Swain at No. 15 and completed several front-office moves.
nbcnews.comThe Democratic nominee for North Carolina's open Senate seat issued a new campaign advertisement emphasizing actions on public safety taken during his time as governor. Republican opponents have continued to focus on early prisoner releases that occurred under the prior administr…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in the decisive Game 3 on Monday night in Omaha. The win gave the Sooners their first national championship since 1994 and the Southeastern Conference its seventh straight title.
ESPNNorth Carolina defeated Oklahoma 6-2 on June 21 in Omaha to even the best-of-three Men's College World Series finals. The win sets up a decisive Game 3 on Monday night. Fathers of UNC players wore buttons honoring a teammate's late father during the game.
ESPNNorth Carolina evened the Men's College World Series finals at one game apiece with a 6-2 win over Oklahoma on June 21 in Omaha. Game 3 is set for Monday night.
reviewjournal.comOklahoma took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three Men's College World Series finals with a 9-3 win over North Carolina on June 20.
ESPNDeiten Lachance hit two home runs as Oklahoma moved within one win of the national title. The Sooners will play for the championship on Sunday.
Usa TodayLeft-hander Cord Rager starts Saturday against North Carolina after posting 15 2/3 scoreless innings in the NCAA Tournament.
Usa TodayThe Tar Heels improved to 8-1 in the NCAA Baseball Tournament after scoring 12 runs against West Virginia on June 17.
Usa TodayNorth Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 on June 17 to reach the 2026 College World Series championship series. The Tar Heels will face the winner of the Georgia-Oklahoma semifinal matchup beginning June 20 in Omaha.
ESPNOlympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed while pacing a mile group at a track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night and is receiving hospital treatment. Organizers said she is receiving excellent medical care and thanked responders for their immediate action.
The GuardianJenny Simpson was taken to a hospital after collapsing while pacing runners at an event in Raleigh. Organizers said medical staff restored her pulse using CPR and an AED.
New York PostA 33-year-old North Carolina man faces federal charges after posting videos that threatened President Trump and referenced a military operation. Authorities recovered items matching those shown in the videos.
Fox NewsFederal agents detained Felipe Linares de Oliveira Dell Aquilla on June 5 after a vehicle pursuit in Mooresville, North Carolina. Authorities say he previously commanded two organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
abcnews.go.com@CBSNews reported that individual ACA enrollments in North Carolina dropped more than 213,000 for 2026. Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen canceled coverage when their premium rose from $130 to over $550.
khn.orgPremiums for some families rose from $130 to more than $550 a month. North Carolina recorded the largest percentage drop in sign-ups of any state.
foxnews.comHomeland Security Investigations requested and received voter registration data from election offices in Webb County, Texas, and Forsyth County, North Carolina. The requests began last November and continued through May.
The six-time PGA Tour winner competed in 36-hole final qualifying on June 8, 2026, in North Carolina. His son Will caddied during the round.
ESPNErik Paulsen Jr. speaks about his father, who died less than 11 months ago after responding to the September 11 attacks and spending months at Ground Zero.
nypost.comJason DeCaro threw a complete-game shutout as North Carolina evened its best-of-three NCAA Tournament Super Regional against USC on Saturday.
ESPNNed Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina. He was 93.
theundefeated.comZ Squared, Inc. entered a financing agreement on June 4, 2026, and signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Skycore Digital, which owns three North Carolina data-center sites.
NewsweekMayya Grinberg, 40, of Cary, North Carolina, learned she had ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer after symptoms appeared following the birth of her second child.
VMA-223 marked the end of more than 50 years of U.S. Marine Corps Harrier operations in a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The retirement follows the squadron’s final deployment aboard USS Iwo Jima.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukThe U.S. Marine Corps held a Harrier Sundown ceremony today at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, retiring its last operational AV-8B squadron after more than 50 years of jump-jet operations.
reviewjournal.comVegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel stated that teammate Mitch Marner received unfair treatment during nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Eichel spoke at Stanley Cup Final media day in Raleigh, North Carolina.
nypost.comUSC advanced to its first Super Regional since 2005 after beating Texas A&M 7-1 in the College Station Regional. The Trojans will face North Carolina on Friday in Chapel Hill.
CBS SportsThe U.S. men's national team recorded a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Christian Pulisic scored once and assisted once, while Ricardo Pepi contributed to the build-up play.
Al JazeeraThe United States beat Senegal 3-2 on May 31 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Christian Pulisic scored and assisted in the match, ending a five-month scoring drought.
The GuardianThe United States men's national team defeated Senegal 3-2 on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The match served as the first of two send-off games ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
BenzingaA caller to The Ramsey Show described an $880 monthly payment on a Chevrolet Silverado purchased after his previous vehicle failed. Co-hosts discussed options for reducing the debt relative to household income.
New York PostChristian Pulisic said he expects to score in every match despite a drought that began in December. The United States men's national team faces Senegal on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
New York PostGreg Lindberg received a 12-year prison term after pleading guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. Prosecutors said he diverted more than $2 billion from insurers that held retirement savings for thousands of policyholders.
foxnews.comThe state board of elections directed that only residents may cast ballots. Officials stated the rule applies to all elections held in North Carolina.
New York PostCharlotte, North Carolina added nearly 21,000 residents between 2024 and 2025, bringing its population to 964,784. The city’s median home value rose from $238,000 in 2019 to $407,000 in 2024.
The FederalistState and national Republican groups reached a consent judgment requiring the North Carolina State Board of Elections to review jury disqualification records. The agreement directs officials to identify and remove individuals who stated they are not U.S. citizens.
New York PostA 57-year-old Raleigh woman opened fire on two attorneys outside the old Wake County Courthouse on Friday morning. Both lawyers were hospitalized; the suspect was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
bbc.co.ukNorth Carolina Sen. Ted Budd introduced three bills aimed at increasing the U.S. fighter aircraft inventory and improving pilot retention. The measures address aircraft retirements and personnel challenges in military aviation.
thegatewaypundit.comMartin County officials say the $50 billion rural health program will not reopen the county's only hospital, which closed in 2023. The county continues to seek state and federal support for emergency services and possible reopening.
Fox NewsA consent judgment requires the North Carolina State Board of Elections to use jury-duty records to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The agreement was accepted by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Bedford after a hearing on Wednesday.
nationalpost.comSwing voters in North Carolina who supported Biden in 2020 and Trump in 2024 voiced frustration with economic conditions and the ongoing war in Iran. Focus groups showed they still view the president as a strong leader and are not prepared to support Democrats ahead of the midter…
NewsweekZoë Reback, 25, of North Carolina, was adopted from Vietnam as an infant. She recently reviewed her adoption file and found a police report stating her birth mother used a false name.