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Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
24+ min ago (874+ words) Protesters held "no work, no school, no shopping" strikes across the U.S. on Friday to oppose the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. "The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country " to stop ICE's reign of terror,…...
A look at what happened in the US government this week
26+ min ago (464+ words) Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week. The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis last weekend sparked protests, a partial government shutdown, calls for impeachment and a restructuring of leadership The Justice…...
US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
49+ min ago (578+ words) The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion. The State Department announced the sales to America's allies in the Middle East late Friday as tensions rise…...
Manslaughter charge against former GPD officer dropped | Here's what court documents say
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (88+ words) Matthew Hamilton was indicted in June 2022 for killing 29-year-old Joseph Lopez while on duty as a Greensboro police officer in November 2021. The manslaughter charge against a former Greensboro police officer was dismissed, according to court documents. Matthew Hamilton was indicted…...
How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? Here's what the data shows
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (223+ words) Even with all eyes on Punxsutawney Phil, the infamous rodent has an accuracy rating of about 35%, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Last year, an analysis by NOAA found the "seer of seers" wasn't even the most accurate…...
USPS says delays are possible during winter weather | Check status of your packages here
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (80+ words) The postal service says severe winter weather is impacting their operations nationwide. The U.S. Postal Service says severe winter weather is impacting its operations nationwide. USPS notified customers that they could experience service delays due to blocked roads and unsafe routes....
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (326+ words) A federal judge on Friday blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms, the latest blow to a wide-ranging executive order on elections President Donald Trump signed last year. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington…...
Senate passes critical funding bill. Here's why the government is still shutting down.
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (372+ words) The Senate voted Friday night to keep the government funded, but a partial shutdown is still set to take effect at midnight as the House remains out of session until Monday. In a vote of 71-29, the Senate passed a critical…...
Salem chamber art gallery to feature Elise McKeown Skolnick in February
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (232+ words) SALEM " The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Gallery of Art will present its February exhibition featuring the photographs of Elise McKeown Skolnick beginning Tuesday. According to a press release, the Chamber Gallery of Art will be hosting the exhibition, titled…...
Girls Basketball Roundup: Chapel Hill takes down Henderson
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (256+ words) Published 11:41 pm Friday, January 30, 2026 CHAPEL HILL 59, HENDERSON 42 Ayana McGill Gardner nearly had a triple-double as Chapel Hill took a 59-42 win over Henderson. Gardner finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Lorena Taylor had 14 points and three steals, and Aryssa Cooper…...