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Murder Suspect Who Alleged Bear Attack Is Captured in South Carolina

The suspect was taken into custody, ending a multistate manhunt in a case involving a suspicious emergency call, a false identity and a fake bear attack.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Power Rankings: South Carolina leads way, but is big week on tap for UConn?

UConn can celebrate the past and look ahead to the future. But for now, the Huskies open at No. 2.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Graduates with intellectual disabilities find work at South Carolina hotel

The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities live and work independently.

Curious case of the missing monkeys turns spotlight on South Carolina lab

Eight of the 43 macaques that escaped from facility breeding primates for medical research are still at large. Eight monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina are still at ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot

Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election

Four monkeys still free weeks after escaping South Carolina facility

Two more rhesus macaques trapped after 43 primates fled compound that breeds them for medical research. Four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats

The state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a sweeping bill that would erode the power of the Democratic governor and attorney general and hand the G.O.P. more control over elections.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers

North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to strip the state’s incoming Democratic governor and attorney general of key powers.

Nine people hospitalized in listeria outbreak linked to South Carolina food processor

A woman in California also lost a fetus from the disease that US health officials have linked to Yu Shang Food Inc. A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from a South ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

The Surprising Impact of North Carolina’s New Voter ID Law

After a decade of battles over voter ID, the law that finally went into effect landed with a whimper, not a bang.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

UCLA stops South Carolina's 43-game win streak

Fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories, giving the Bruins their first ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

AP poll reaction: UCLA is new No. 1 after beating South Carolina

The new AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

UCLA bumps S. Carolina to top AP women's poll

UCLA claims its first-ever No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, knocking off South Carolina, which held the sport for 23 straight weeks.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

AP men's poll Week 3 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

North Carolina football coach Mack Brown won't return for 2025 season

North Carolina coach Mack Brown won’t return for the 2025 season

Sports - ABC News - 17 hours ago

After Helene landslides, some parts of North Carolina not safe to rebuild

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.