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Virginia gubernatorial candidates debate trans youth rights as LGBTQ+ voters weigh a fraught moment
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Va. (AP) - Ren Harvey and her wife arrived at a Roanoke Valley pride celebration in October carrying deep-seated worries about all that could ...
Oct 26, 2025
Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threa...
Oct 26, 2025
QB Bryce Young sits out practice as Panthers amp up preparation for matchup against Bills
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury as the team amped up preparation for Sunday's game ...
Oct 22, 2025
The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) - The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts ...
Oct 22, 2025
Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump
By MAKIYA SEMINERA and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Democrats rallying Tuesday against a new U.S. House map proposed by North Carolina Republicans seeking another GOP seat a...
Oct 21, 2025
Belichick says suspended North Carolina assistant coach is back working with Tar Heels
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been reinstated and returned to work ahead of Saturday'...
Oct 21, 2025
North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's legislature formally began redrawing the state's congressional district map Monday, plainly stating their intent to help Rep...
Oct 20, 2025
Barbashev has goal and assist as Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 4-1
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - Ivan Barbashev had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Monday night. Jack Eichel, Pavel Dorofeyev a...
Oct 20, 2025
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
NEW DELHI (AP) - Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Di...
Oct 20, 2025
Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world's most visited museum shuts
By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) - In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window...
Oct 19, 2025