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A federal judge last week granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking case.
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Judge: DOJ can unseal Maxwell sex trafficking case records
NEW YORK — A federal judge last week granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking case, citing a new…
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December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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“I dunno, that’s pretty impressive.”

Brandon Bussi shut the door in the shootout, and the Hurricanes beat the Flyers 3-2 in Jaccob Slavin’s return to the lineup.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire.”
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Netanyahu: Israel, Hamas to enter ceasefire’s second phase soon
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire” after Hamas returns the…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The Word: A Christmas prayer for the lonely
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The Word: A Christmas prayer for the lonely
My Father, I miss the gladness which many of your other children are enjoying today. They have their homes and friends and happy fellowships, while I am alone. Yet may I have a joyous Christmas even…
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December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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North Carolina Treasurer Brett Briner discussed the State Health Plan and the status of the pension fund during his first “Open Access” call with media. #ncpol
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Briner discusses State Health Plan, pension
RALEIGH — North Carolina Treasurer Brett Briner discussed the State Health Plan and the status of the pension fund during his first “Open Access” call with media on Nov. 27. The treasurer said the…
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December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Gov. Josh Stein named Jeffrey Smythe as the new secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. #ncpol
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Stein names Smythe as new Public Safety chief
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein named Jeffrey Smythe as the new secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety last Monday. “I am excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Smythe as the…
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Republican lawmakers on the North Carolina House Oversight Committee criticized Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools officials over the district’s apparent failure to follow the state’s Parents’ Bill of Rights. #ncpol #nced
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools officials grilled for noncompliance with Parents’ Bill of Rights
RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers on the North Carolina House Oversight Committee heavily criticized officials from Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools over the district’s apparent failure to follow the…
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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has agreed to take actions to protect voter registration integrity. #ncpol
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NCDMV agrees to actions to catch noncitizen voter registrations
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has agreed to take actions to protect voter registration integrity, according to a Dec. 2 press release from Western District of North…
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December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The Hurricanes, concerned with the direction of the Chicago Wolves, fired coach Cam Abbott on Friday.
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Hurricanes fire Cam Abbott, coach of AHL’s Chicago Wolves | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes fired Chicago Wolves coach Cam Abbott on Friday, naming assistant Spiros Anastas interim coach. While the Wolves are in playoff position with an 11-7-3 record, there were con...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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North Carolina state Rep. Stephen Ross (R-Alamance) announced he intends to retire at the end of his current term. #ncpol
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Ross announces retirement from NC House
RALEIGH — North Carolina state Rep. Stephen Ross (R-Alamance) announced he intends to retire at the end of his current term. Ross made the announcement on his official Facebook page Dec. 4. “It has…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Duke Energy’s proposed 15% rate increase over the next two years has drawn criticism from Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson. #ncpol
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Stein, Jackson push back on proposed Duke rate hike
RALEIGH — Duke Energy’s proposed 15% rate increase over the next two years has drawn criticism from Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “With costs rising everywhere, it’s important we…
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December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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U.S. Rep. Don Davis will seek reelection in the redrawn 1st Congressional District. #ncpol
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Davis seeking reelection in 1st District
RALEIGH — North Carolina Congressman Don Davis (D-Snow Hill) made it official last week that he will be seeking reelection to his current 1st Congressional District seat. “Many feel Washington, D.C.,…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The Lumbee Tribe may finally achieve federal recognition through the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill | The North State Journal
After decades of political maneuvering through Congress and government agencies, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may finally achieve federal recognition through the National Defense Authorization A...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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"That was a special night."

The Hurricanes honored the 2006 Stanley Cup team with a ceremony and 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
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Hurricanes celebrate ’06 team with 4-1 win over Columbus | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes celebrated its 2005-06 Stanley Cup on Tuesday, and the current team’s performance against the visiting Blue Jackets had glimmers of the team that captured the heart of the Tri...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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President Donald Trump on Sunday said he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot to the White House.
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Trump extends White House family of fallen National Guard member
President Donald Trump on Sunday said he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House, saying he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated.” U.S.…
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December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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“We should have been ready for a hard game, and we were not.”

The Hurricanes’ flat opening 40 minutes led to a 4-1 loss to the visiting Sharks.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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A man twice deported from Honduras has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after the latest stabbing on a Charlotte commuter rail.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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The Word: As I have loved you
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The Word: As I have loved you
Jesus called his commandment of love “a new commandment.” Why new? The old law said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” referring to everyone. But Jesus spoke of loving “your brother” — your…
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The popularity of Japan's princess has many reconsidering the nation's gender restrictions on succession.
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Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
TOKYO — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along…
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December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Brandon Bussi won again, and Jackson Blake and Nikloaj Ehlers both had three points in the Hurricanes’ 6-3 rout over the visiting Predators.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Seats on North Carolina’s two top courts will be on the ballot in 2026: one on the Supreme Court and three on the Court of Appeals. #ncpol
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4 judicial seats on ’26 statewide ballot
RALEIGH — Seats on North Carolina’s two top courts will be on the ballot in 2026: one on the Supreme Court and three on the Court of Appeals. All four seats are currently held by Democrats. For both…
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released body cam footage of officer interactions with Decarlos Brown Jr. related to misuse of the 911 call system.
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Body cam footage released of Decarlos Brown 911 calls
RALEIGH — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released body cam footage of officer interactions with Decarlos Brown Jr. related to misuse of the 911 call system. Brown is accused of murdering…
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December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The North Carolina Semiquincentennial Committee heard presentations and updates on America 250 celebration planning during its November meeting.
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Legislative America 250 Committee hears updates
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Semiquincentennial Committee heard presentations and updates on America 250 celebration planning during its November meeting. The meeting, opened by Committee Co-Chair…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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"Obviously, we’re not getting the wins with me in net lately."

Frederik Andersen dropped his sixth straight start, and the Hurricanes lost 4-1 to the visiting Maple Leafs.

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December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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With 25 games in the books, @corylav.bsky.social found some of the more interesting stats for the Hurricanes to start the season.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM