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WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump's invitation to address the National Association of Black Journalists has sparked an intense debate within the organization and a flurry of arguments online. Journalism organizations for people of color traditionally invite presidential candidates to address their summer gatherings during election years. But Trump's acceptance of NABJ's invitation has led at least one high-profile group member to step down as a convention co-chair and others to

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] JUNG YEON-JE/AFP//GETTY IMAGES[/caption] NPR.org The United States has become the first country to surpass the 3,000-Olympic medal barrier. This record tally includes both Summer and Winter Games and was helped Tuesday by Team USA's historic performances in Paris in the pool, picking up four medals. Among the highlights were Regan Smith claiming silver in the women's 100-meter backstroke and her teammate Katharine Berkoff capturing bronze. Australian

NPR-PARIS - The U.S. women's basketball team extended its historic winning streak on Monday in Lille. It wasn't close. The team, which now boasts a 56-game Olympic winning streak, easily defeated Japan 102-76. A'ja Wilson led the way for Team USA with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Breanna Stewart added 22 points and eight rebounds. "We always say the most physical team normally gets the win, so we had to come

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's strict abortion law went into effect Monday, immediately prohibiting most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. Iowa's Republican leaders have been seeking the law for years and gained momentum after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Iowa Supreme Court also issued a ruling that year saying there was no constitutional right to abortion

RALEIGH- Nipro Medical Corporation, a leader in the global healthcare and medical device industry, has selected Pitt County for its first North American manufacturing center of excellence, creating 232 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $397.8 million to build a new manufacturing campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville. "I'm excited to welcome another advanced manufacturing company to eastern North Carolina," said Governor Cooper. "Not

By Kimberly Goad AARP If you were asked to name the factors that raise your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes or any other disease affected by lifestyle, you'd likely mention the usual suspects: drinking too much, exercising too little, smoking. And you wouldn't be wrong. A growing body of research, however, suggests some surprising culprits should be added to the list. They have nothing to do with lifestyle habits

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation's two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris builds momentum as their party's likely nominee after President Joe Biden's decision to end

By: Sam D. Hayes, Trinity College  Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting will have starkly different consequences for Black voters in the 2024 election. One ruling boosted Black voting power in Louisiana, while another decision upheld a South Carolina congressional map that the lower court had declared "illegal racial gerrymandering." Despite these seemingly contradictory outcomes, there is a through line. In both cases, the justices gave partisan state

Last Tuesday, July 16, the North Carolina State Board of Elections, in a decision that undermines the democratic process, has rejected the petition submitted by the Justice for All party for inclusion on the ballot. The West/Abdullah presidential campaign, while a separate entity supporting similar ideals, stands in solidarity with the Justice for All party in condemning this decision. This rejection raises significant concerns about fairness and equal opportunity in

  RALEIGH - Governor Roy Cooper named Julia White as Chief of Staff to succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Kristi Jones who will depart the Governor's Office in mid-August after serving in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017. "For almost three decades, Kristi Jones has served our state with distinction and extraordinary skill," said Governor Cooper. "I'm grateful for Kristi's leadership and deeply appreciate Julia White stepping into