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BY  JENNIFER PELTZ AND MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The judge, though, denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election. Judge Dale E. Ho's order to dismiss the case "with prejudice"

[caption id="attachment_11245" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Industrial containers box for logistic import export business.[/caption] WASHINGTON (AP) - After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called "Liberation Day," are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what he says are years of unfair

[caption id="attachment_11223" align="alignnone" width="800"] (AP News/Eric Gray)[/caption] BY  AARON BEARD (AP NEWS) Down on hands and knees in the Alamodome, workers lurched forward to generate enough leverage to slide one large wood panel alongside another. Nearby was a 15-pound sledgehammer at the ready for a few swings into the panel sides - a plastic block absorbing the impact and providing protection to the precious wood - to wedge them into place.

BY  JILL COLVIN (AP News) A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played by billionaire Elon Musk. In the marquee race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, the conservative judge endorsed by Trump and backed by Musk and his groups to the

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="599"] (AP Photo)[/caption] THE HILL - Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday set a new record for longest floor speech in Senate history, having held the floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes to decry potential GOP spending cuts in their looming tax bill and policies put in place by the Trump administration. Booker, the No. 4 member of Democratic leadership, wrapped up at 8:05 p.m. EDT Tuesday,

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer For Glendale "Bo" Gibbs, his time on the basketball courts of New Bern High School in the early 1980s was marked by hard work, perseverance, and unforgettable matchups with one of the greatest basketball players in history, Michael Jordan. "I played against him every year. He started on junior varsity, and I did too," Gibbs said. Their first meeting on the court was during their

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targets funding for programs that advance "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology," the latest step in a broadside against culture he deems too liberal. Trump claimed there has been a "concerted and widespread" effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing "objective facts" with a

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer In an era dominated by digital interactions, the importance of face-to-face connection remains paramount. Debra Mathis annual master connector event, exemplified by the recent LinkedIn Local Raleigh Triangle gathering on March 13th at the NC State McKimmon Center, served as a powerful reminder of this fundamental truth. The event, a vibrant hub of local businesses and community leaders, transcended the limitations of virtual networking.

By: Ms. Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer The North Carolina State Archives' audio-visual collection presented highlights from Raleigh's Black history on March 6th. Roots to Resilience: Remembering Black Raleigh was a powerful presentation featuring historical footage, photographs, and audio recordings that showcased the significant contributions and experiences of Black residents in Raleigh over time. With trivia, impactful images, and fascinating facts, this presentation was very eye-opening and encouraging. Knowing our past

Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In recent years, the religious landscape of the United States has undergone a profound shift. Religion, which has long been a powerful influence in American society, is facing a slow but unmistakable decline in adherence, especially in certain regions like North Carolina. Yet even as the proportion of Americans identifying as Christian continues to shrink, the trend appears to have leveled off in recent years, revealing