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Trump Administration Releases Grant Funds for Public Schools

Remember when the Trump Administration decided to freeze more than $5 billion in education grant funding – prompting many states,…

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the…

If you missed Attack the Block when it came out during the summer of 2011, don’t feel bad. This British…

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
on October 12, 2026 at 1:38 pm
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million in what an auction house says is the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions announced the private treaty sale Monday and id...
Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues Monday after week of testimony
on October 12, 2026 at 1:25 pm
Testimony resumes Monday in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.
Some packaging promises high protein, GLP-1 friendliness. Which frozen meals actually pass the test?
on October 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Consumer Reports tested 30 frozen meals from 10 popular brands. CR’s nutrition experts looked for whole-food ingredients, lower levels of sodium, saturated fat and added sugars, and fewer additives.
UNC Chapel Hill holds block party to celebrate 223 years of Carolina
on October 12, 2026 at 5:07 am
UNC Chapel Hill hosts a block party for this year's University Day, celebrating 223 years of the school's history.
'Thank God for the alerts': Raleigh man recalls harrowing moment tornado struck in seconds
on October 12, 2026 at 4:42 am
Erik Grubbs' Sunday quickly went from relaxing to alarming when a tornado suddenly struck his neighborhood in northeast Raleigh.

Philadelphia fire: Child dies, 3 others injured after e-bike battery sparks rowhome fire in Fairhill section
on October 12, 2026 at 3:09 pm
A 3-year-old girl died after being trapped inside a burning rowhome in Philadelphia, fire officials said. An E-bike battery started the fire.
'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
on October 12, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Fire "completely engulfed" the Enfants Rouges market in Paris early on Monday.
Woman says someone sexually assaulted her at fraternity house near UChicago campus: police
on October 12, 2026 at 2:52 pm
A woman says someone sexually assaulted her at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus early Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s residence searched as part of ongoing criminal investigation, DOJ says
on October 12, 2026 at 2:45 pm
A Department of Justice spokesperson said the search was part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan
on October 12, 2026 at 2:37 pm
A group of six senators called for Trump to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.