Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says crypto firms froze more than $2.5 billion
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security issue that appears to be a hack.
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New World screwworm found in dog in Arizona, state agriculture department says
New World screwworm was found in a dog in Arizona, and the affected animal is under veterinary care, the state agriculture department said.
Durham police seek damaged Nissan in fatal hit-and-run that killed man on NC 147
Police are searching for a Nissan and driver linked to a fatal hit-and-run on NC 147 in Durham.
3 people suffer chemical burns from margaritas with cleaning products at NC Chili's
The incident happened at the Chili's Bar & Grill in Forest City, NC, on Wednesday.
'We want to keep winning': Discover Durham unveils annual tourism report with 13.4 million county visitors
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Visitors brought in more than a billion dollars to the Bull City in 2025. Discover Durham just released its annual report, showing that events and entertainment — from festivals to sporting events — are drawing the crowds. "There's so many reasons why people come to Durham and we want to keep
‘Medically frail’ Medicaid enrollees won’t have to prove they can’t work to keep coverage
Medicaid recipients who are disabled or have a chronic illness will not have to prove they are unable to work to be exempted from new work requirements that take effect next year, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The decision by U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns in Boston grants a partial victory to the 25…
Car slams into home in Cumberland County; family grateful to be alive
A Stedman family is counting their blessings after a pickup truck crashed into the side of their home early Thursday morning.
Fanfiction website AO3 could be down for 'up to four weeks'
The organization that runs Archive of Our Own, a massive fanfiction website, says the site might be down for up to four weeks.
2 helicopters collide southwest of Portland, Oregon, shutting down highway
Two helicopters collided Thursday near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the closure of a key highway, authorities said.
3 Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after testimony from women they drugged, raped
The 3 Alexander brothers each got 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after testimony from the women they drugged and raped.
Costco’s $200 Thanksgiving dinner feeds 8: Here's what's included
Costco is selling a ready-to-heat Thanksgiving dinner for eight people for $199.99, or about $25 per person.
For 72-year-old Cary athlete, pickleball is more than a game
Roger Gore is an elite pickleball player. He's heading to the senior national championships next month, but he isn't just focused on winning on the court; he has a bigger goal in mind.
'Wolverine-style claws' discovered in carry-on bag at Seattle airport security: TSA
Two Transportation Security Administration officers discovered a dangerous bladed item that came straight out of an X-Men comic inside a carry-on bag during a security check at an airport.
Why millions of visitors are choosing Durham, boosting local businesses
Record-breaking tourism helped Durham attract 13.4 million visitors and $1.17 billion in spending in 2025.
Candy prices climb ahead of Halloween as families look for savings
As Halloween approaches, some Chicago-area shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as the cost of candy and costumes rises.
Long Island woman thanks team that saved her life after stroke
A Long Island woman who survived a stroke reunited with the doctors who treated her with a lifesaving brain-clot removal procedure and thanked them for helping save her life.
Muggsy Bogues reflects on Hornets' plan to retire his No. 1 jersey
Charlotte’s all-time leader in assists and steals becomes just the third player in franchise history to receive the honor.
NC property tax amendment explained: What it means for homeowners, local governments
North Carolina voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to require limits on local property tax increases, impacting future revenue for public services.
North Carolina sees 12% drop in road fatalities in 2025; pedestrian deaths rise in Mecklenburg County
In 2025, North Carolina's road fatalities dropped by 12%, yet 1,524 lives were lost, highlighting ongoing issues like distracted driving and impaired driving.
VIDEO: Deer smashes into customer, crashes through window at North Carolina laundromat
Chaos erupted at a North Carolina laundromat on Tuesday after a deer crashed through the window and ran amok inside the business.
Federal prosecutors announce more indictments in NC for illegal voting
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced it has indicted 18 more people living in North Carolina with voting illegally in 2024. Two weeks ago, on the first day of early voting, the Justice Department announced the indictments of 10 people on charges of voting illegally in the state. Seventeen of the people…
Eastern NC congressional race is most expensive in US history
A mammoth $52.9 million has poured into ad spending and reservations for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said. Stewart’s…
New campaign aims to help NC Medicaid recipients keep coverage under new rules
A new campaign launching in North Carolina aims to help Medicaid recipients navigate upcoming federal requirements and avoid losing coverage because of confusing paperwork or reporting rules. Keep Your Care, a national campaign focused on helping people maintain Medicaid coverage, launched its North Carolina effort…
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said. Stewart’s…
2026 ballot measures are written at a graduate-school reading level, report finds
This year’s statewide ballot measures are written, on average, at a graduate-school reading level, according to a new report. The readability of 2026’s ballot questions — which ask voters to weigh in on issues as varied as abortion, property taxes, voter ID and firearms — varies by state, political data tracking…
Trump cancels weekend Kansas and Iowa rallies 5 days ahead of election
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s rally in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday is canceled, the Kansas Republican Party confirmed to States Newsroom. An appearance scheduled for Sunday in Dubuque, Iowa, was also canceled, the Republican National Committee said in a late Thursday press release. In-person rallies packed…
UNC-CH Students Could Open N.C.’s First New Credit Union in Two Decades
If the state approves it, organizers say Carolina Students’ Credit Union would be the country’s only student-run credit union at a public university.
Where are the tightest races for US House control right now? Here’s the rundown.
WASHINGTON — Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur voter turnout in the most competitive U.S. House races in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The focus on a short list of campaigns highlights how much power voters in a small number of…
Drought worsens across central North Carolina as lake levels continue to fall
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows more than 30 percent of North Carolina experiencing severe drought or worse, including Wake and Johnston counties. Drought has also expanded across the Coastal Plain and northern Piedmont, with some communities seeing conditions…
Judge denies attempt by Trump’s DOJ to exclude 20,000 California ballots from vote count
A federal judge on Wednesday denied a U.S. Department of Justice request that would have forced California to not count the ballots of 20,000 voters the Trump administration alleges are likely noncitizens. The decision sets the case on a course to possibly reach the U.S. Supreme Court within days. In a scathing…
NC early voting numbers top 2 million, a large increase from 2022 midterms
Early voting ends Saturday in North Carolina, but so far the turnout has been huge.
Fayetteville shooting suspect indicted in federal court on carjacking, firearm charges: Officials
A Fayetteville man accused of shooting three women and attempting to carjack two of them over the late summer is facing federal charges, the United States Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
Extra Duty Pay, Safer Buildings: DAE’s Priorities for Year Two of Meet and Confer
In meetings between the union and district leadership this year, the Durham Association of Educators is advocating for six broad priorities aimed at improving pay and working conditions.
Op-Ed: Durham Parks Are Literally the Worst
Durham’s parks ranked dead last in the national 2026 ParkScore index. Durham officials owe residents a plan to get out of last place.
In Wake County’s House District 37, a Similar Message from Two Wildly Different Messengers
In the toss-up southern Wake district, both incumbent GOP Rep. Erin Paré and her Democratic challenger Winn Decker are campaigning on education and affordability; one candidate sticks to the script while the other leans into the culture wars.
Editor’s Picks: October 29-November 5
Goth-rock opera at Memorial Hall, a Hogwarts-themed NC Symphony performance, a reading from a bestselling children's author, and more events we recommend this week.
Fat Strikes Back
As weight loss drugs like GLP-1s flood the market, North Carolina's plus-size activists aim to make their own splash.
Column: Waiving the Gas Tax Is the Wrong Incentive
Funding for transportation projects in NC favors driving. State legislators should incentivize residents to be less reliant on cars and help cities like Durham offer bus and bike options.
Waiving the Gas Tax Is the Wrong Incentive
Funding for transportation projects in NC favors driving. State legislators should incentivize residents to be less reliant on cars and help cities like Durham offer bus and bike options.