Washington — The Biden administration is planning to repurpose a boarding school in North Carolina to house up to 800 unaccompanied migrant children who have been processed along the southern border. A U.S. official familiar with the plan told CBS News that the facility, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, will open in August and will …
The Supreme Court made a significant decision on Tuesday that limits the power of states in setting federal election rules. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices rejected the “independent state legislature” doctrine, which argued that states have the authority to set their own election rules, including partisan congressional maps. The court disagreed with this argument, …
The remarkable story of Abby and Erin Delaney, conjoined twins from North Carolina, takes a heartwarming turn as the girls graduate from kindergarten. Born prematurely at just 30 weeks in July 2016, the twins were conjoined at the head due to a rare and unlikely developmental condition. Weighing a mere six pounds combined, their chances …
The recent accident involving a tourist sub that resulted in the death of all five individuals onboard has sparked concerns about the regulations surrounding deep-sea exploration. This realm on the open seas allows for entrepreneurs and wealthy tourists to bypass laws and conventions with their risk-taking ventures, funded by eager travelers. Salvatore Mercogliano, a maritime …
In a lawsuit filed against the North Carolina speaker of the House, Tim Moore, some shocking allegations have emerged. According to reports from WSOC-TV, Moore is accused of having an affair with the wife of a former Apex City councilman, as well as participating in group sex with individuals seeking political favors from him. …
Former NBA legend Michael Jordan has recently announced the sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group of investors led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but it is reported that the Hornets have a valuation of $3 billion. Other investors in the group include rapper …
Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a briefing on the coronavirus pandemic at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on May 26, 2020. Ethan Hyman/The Raleigh News & Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The White House has announced the appointment of Dr. Mandy …
During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, a pediatric-emergency-medicine doctor named Michael Toce noticed a concerning trend. He observed an increasing number of children who had ingested excessive amounts of melatonin, an over-the-counter sleep aid supplement. This rise in melatonin overdoses was unexpected, as it surpassed the overdoses from opioids, painkillers, and marijuana. Other …
Healthcare providers in North Carolina have taken legal action against the state, claiming that several provisions of its abortion ban are unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and physician Beverly Gray, specifically challenges the legitimacy of Senate Bill 20, which is set to …
A decade of disappointment has conditioned Black Americans and Democrats to fear voting rights rulings from the Supreme Court. In 2013, a majority vote of 5-4 invalidated a core principle of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Since then, subsequent decisions have further deteriorated the law, culminating in a 2019 ruling that federal courts have …