8 h. ago Officer shot and killed by inmate during medical visit: Sheriff

Two detention officers were escorting the suspect -- a heightened protocol after the inmate had previously attempted a failed escape from jail, authorities said.

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11 h. ago Why a GOP senator says the budget bill breaks Trump's promise

The massive budget bill that Senate Republicans are debating pays for some of its tax cuts by slashing hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid spending. The latest report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance if the Senate version of the bill becomes law. Trump insists the cuts come from eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. Democrats have said they break Trump's promise not to touch Medicaid — and over the weekend, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina agreed. "What do I tell 663,000 people in two years or three years when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of Medicaid because the funding's not there anymore?" We asked Sarah Jane Tribble, the chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, what the cuts will mean for rural residents of states like North Carolina — and the hospitals that serve them.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple ...

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38 h. ago SCOOP: House Republican eyes bid for Thom Tillis Senate seat after Trump attack

North Carolina GOP Rep. Pat Harrigan is eyeing a bid for Sen. Thom Tillis' North Carolina Senate seat after the GOP lawmaker announced he would not run for re-election.

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42 h. ago Chief Justice John Roberts Warns Politicians on 'Both Sides' Against Violent Rhetoric Targeting Judges

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is speaking out about the dangers of violent political rhetoric against judges, his comments coming during a meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. The post Chief Justice John Roberts Warns Politicians on ‘Both Sides’ Against Violent Rhetoric Targeting Judges appeared first on Breitbart.

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50 h. ago Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump said he is considering a GOP candidate to face North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the primary election after he opposed the president's "big, beautiful bill."

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61 h. ago Key GOP senator defects on crucial vote, imperiling Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in narrow majority

Senate Republican Thom Tillis refuses to support Trump's healthcare bill vote, expressing concerns about Medicaid provider tax rate changes that would harm North Carolina

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3 d. ago Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot

Community mourns North Carolina firefighter Jaywon Lyons, who died during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, remembered as an optimistic person who served multiple fire departments.

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4 d. ago FEDS: Migrant Identity Theft Investigation Leads to ICE Workplace Raid in North Carolina

An identity theft investigation led to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raid at a fire equipment factory in North Carolina on Wednesday. The operation led to the arrest of at least 30 people, according to a local news report. The post FEDS: Migrant Identity Theft Investigation Leads to ICE Workplace Raid in North Carolina appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized

Three flight attendants and two passengers were inured aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to North Carolina on Sunday after the airline said it hit "unexpected turbulence."

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9 d. ago Pilot who died in N.C. plane crash tried to avoid a turtle on airport runway

The pilot of a small plane that crashed near an airport tried to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. The pilot and a passenger were killed.

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9 d. ago North Carolina's Democrat Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Constitutional Carry

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) vetoed legislation Friday that would have made the Tar Heel State the 30th constitutional carry state in the Union. The post North Carolina’s Democrat Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Constitutional Carry appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago North Carolina woman sues former employer over Chucky doll prank she claims gave her PTSD

A lawsuit alleges a bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after a manager placed a Chucky doll on an employee's chair despite knowing her fear, leading to a PTSD diagnosis.

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1 week ago Pilot Tried To Avoid Turtle in Deadly North Carolina Plane Crash

One other person on board was killed in the June 3 crash in North Carolina and another passenger was severely injured.

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1 week ago Rob Ninkovich expects this to be a ‘challenge’ for Bill Belichick at UNC

"I think it might be a little more difficult to get the most out of some of these kids that, let’s face it — one, two or maybe three are NFL caliber players.” The post Rob Ninkovich expects this to be a ‘challenge’ for Bill Belichick at UNC appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Alligator injures girl swimming in popular summer state park destination

North Carolina officials euthanized a 12-foot alligator after it injured a young girl swimming in Lake Waccamaw, noting the unusual but non-predatory nature of the rare encounter.

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1 week ago NAACP Spurns President After Trump Earns Highest Black Support for GOP in Decades

President Donald Trump will not be invited to address the NAACP national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the first time the civil rights organization has excluded a sitting president in its 116-year history. The post NAACP Spurns President After Trump Earns Highest Black Support for GOP in Decades appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago PHOTO: NC Democrat Lawmaker Julie von Haefen Posts Grisly Image of Severed Trump Head Beside Guillotine

A Democrat lawmaker in North Carolina is taking a lot of heat for a social media post that depicted a violent image of a severed head resembling President Donald Trump. The post PHOTO: NC Democrat Lawmaker Julie von Haefen Posts Grisly Image of Severed Trump Head Beside Guillotine appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago LA Women's Soccer Team Renames as 'Immigrant City Football Club' After ICE Raids

Los Angeles’ NWSL team Angel City wore shirts emblazoned with “Immigrant City Football Club” ahead of their game Saturday against the North Carolina Courage. The post LA Women’s Soccer Team Renames as ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ After ICE Raids appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago North Carolina GM says 'noise' surrounding Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson has 'no relevancy'

North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi said stories about Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson are "basically made up."

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2 w. ago Nine months after Hurricane Helene, volunteers are helping families access homes

In North Carolina, volunteers are re-building bridges that were swept away during Hurricane Helene. The bridges will finally allow access to houses that have been cut off by the storm for nine months.

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