National
Lawsuit photos show California officer smiling over a handcuffed woman, 66, who later died
Updated October 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Reality Check
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Elections
Fact check: Where NC’s Senate candidates stand on the Iran war and gas prices
October 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM
National
Are noncitizens voting illegally in California? What to know as federal dispute continues
Updated October 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Local
In one of the Charlotte area’s safest towns, what do police officers do all day?
Updated October 30, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Politics & Government
After Endangered Species Act changes, NC’s unique animals may be at risk
Updated October 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Local
After 2,815 complaints, few scofflaws of Charlotte water restrictions face punishment
Updated October 24, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Politics & Government
Fact check: GOP candidate runs AI-generated ad of opponent dancing with drag queens
October 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
National
‘Massive concession’ or standard practice? How California checks voter citizenship
Updated October 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
National
Miami island where Bezos, Ivanka and Jared live is all in on immigration enforcement
Updated October 26, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Business
Mecklenburg restaurant reopens after voluntary closure. Latest inspections
Updated October 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Politics & Government
NC seeks federal help with NC 12 after storms twice sever Outer Banks lifeline
Updated October 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Buckhout says Davis relies on California cash. We looked at the data
October 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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