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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, with more than 55,000 members, earned federal recognition from Congress after decades of attempts. The status will open more government benefits for tribal members and fulfills a campaign promise by President Donald Trump.
5 days ago
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The US is on track to record the lowest level of mass killings, including deadly shootings, in two decades. Causes of violence are complex, but prevention programs and community health may play a role in the shift.
17 days ago
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Georgia is a hub of the U.S. timber industry, yet its mills are closing fast despite some help from new tariffs. The industry aims to innovate and develop new products to survive.
about 1 month ago
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South Carolina’s Daufuskie Island retains a Lowcountry heritage as a home to descendants of enslaved people. Amid development pressures, residents are trying to chart their future.
about 2 months ago
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The prospect of rising disruptions – from airports and national parks to programs such as SNAP – might test public patience with the government shutdown.
about 2 months ago
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a tourism icon and a vital economic resource for this Appalachian region. Hurricane recovery has been roiled by geography and the government shutdown.
2 months ago
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Washington’s wrangling over Medicaid reverberates in rural communities, such as Spruce Pine, North Carolina, where hospitals struggle to cover costs.
3 months ago
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Two deadly attacks this past weekend are renewing concerns about whether disaffected or radicalized veterans pose a unique threat to the country.
3 months ago
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Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction in North Carolina. How getting federal aid has become more quixotic.
3 months ago
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Republicans say crime rates justify National Guard rollouts to Democrat-led cities like Memphis. But many higher-crime cities are in Republican-led states, a reminder that crime’s causes – and solutions – are complex.
3 months ago
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday while speaking at a Utah university. While the motive remains unknown, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called it “a political assassination.”
4 months ago