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McCrory wins suit against legislature

By Sam Killenberg | February 5

After more than a year of litigation, the N.C. Supreme Court handed down a victory to Gov. Pat McCrory over the state legislature in its decision on Friday. ...

Study shows underrepresentation of minorities

By Thomas Shealy | February 4

Not a single state legislature in the United States accurately reflects the Asian-American and Latino populations it governs, according to a report by ...

Supreme Court case to allow challenges to juvenile sentences

By Kent McDonald | February 4

North Carolina juveniles convicted of first degree murder between the years of 1994 and 2012 had one option: life in prison without parole.

Courts hear case against NC Voter ID laws

By Lauren Hong | February 1

North Carolina’s controversial voter identification law is wrapping up its latest challenge from civil rights groups in the state — this time in a ...

Presidential hopefuls brace for Iowa caucus

By Cole Stanley | February 1

Citizens across the Hawkeye State will gather in school gymnasiums and rec center basements to take the first step in determining the nominees for President ...

Democratic senate candidates discuss platforms, motivation

By Audrey Wells | January 31

When North Carolina voters head to the polls March 15, the presidency is not the only election in mind — democrats will choose between four candidates ...

Psychotic disorders linked to marijuana

By Samantha Paisley | January 31

The American Psychological Association now recognizes links between frequent adolescent marijuana use and the development of psychotic disorders. ...

Coffee and conversation with Mayor Pam Hemminger

By Jane Little | January 29

Mayor Pam Hemminger gathered with residents over coffee at Mediterranean Deli to answer questions and discuss plans to improve the downtown area on Thursday. ...

Charities celebrate donors’ privacy after IRS rejects regulation

By Paige Connelly | January 27

The IRS announced in early January that it will not pass a proposed regulation that would have required more sensitive information from donors. If passed, ...

NC officials coordinate winter relief

By Shweta Mishra | January 26

Sleet and freezing rain caused the brunt of the winter storm's damage in North Carolina as slick roads led to six fatal crashes and ice cut power in areas ...

Teach-in discusses the importance of campus voting

By Colleen Moir | January 26

Tuesday night’s Voting Right’s Teach-In incorporated nine speakers, included an opportunity to register to vote and to sign a petition for an on-campus ...

Q&A with sociology professor Charles Kurzman on American-Iranian prisoner swap

By Sam Killenberg | January 25

On Jan. 17, the Iranian government released four American prisoners as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and Iran. The Daily Tar Heel's ...

(Courtesy of Tanner Glenn) Tanner Glenn with former President Bill Clinton. Glenn is acting as Rich Nixon’s campaign manager. Nixon is running for the 26th district seat in the N.C. House.

Tanner Glenn goes home to campaign

By Haley McDougal | January 19

Three years ago, Rich Nixon, a high school teacher, taught a flipped classroom. Now, Tanner Glenn, one of Rich’s students, has flipped the situation ...

Adjunct law professor charged for violating privacy

By Sierra Dunne | January 18

For more than a decade, Christine Mumma has fought for the wrongfully imprisoned. But this past week she fought a different battle.

Ultrasounds required to confirm abortion legality

By Olivia Slagle | January 14

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President calls for tightened gun laws

By Tat'yana Berdan | January 14

President Barack Obama stirred up a long-running debate last week when he announced a series of executive actions in an attempt to curb gun violence.

Noah Lieberman is a UNC senior running for the N.C. House of
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Noah Lieberman goes to Raleigh

By Shweta Mishra | January 13

UNC senior Noah Lezin Lieberman could be that 6-foot-tall redhead on your bus. He loves the sweet potato gnocchi his mom makes from scratch. He competes ...

Powerball jackpot highest in American history

By Thomas Shealy | January 12

For those willing to brave the odds, a $2 investment is the only thing standing in the way of a chance to win the largest lottery jackpot in United States ...

Race-based admissions challenged in U.S. Supreme Court

By Marisa Bakker | January 11

The future of affirmative action in University admissions is uncertain, thanks to a case currently before the Supreme Court.

Rubio kicks off campaigning in North Carolina

By Corey Risinger | January 10

From the moment Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., stepped on stage in Raleigh Saturday, his rhetoric was no longer that of a contender for the Republican presidential ...