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The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
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An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said as they charged her with murder.
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The 413-2 vote closes the ethics case against the Western North Carolina congressman. Edwards apologized to two former staffers and his wife, but continued to deny that he sexually harassed the women. -
Health officials say people may have been exposed at two locations in Asheville and Hendersonville after an out-of-state resident traveled through the area while infectious. -
The nearly 50-year-old Salvation Army Center of Hope is pausing residential services for the first time as temporary federal funding expires. -
Edwards, who has represented the 11th Congressional District since 2023, is making his case to colleagues ahead of a possible censure vote next week.
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What you need to know from the Aug. 25 Asheville City Council meeting -
The utility avoids residential increases with a new rate class for large customers, but is still pursuing expensive coal plant retirement delays.
