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Confederate flag at old NC Capitol coming down

March 30, 2013 1:11 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A Confederate battle flag hung inside the old North Carolina State Capitol to mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is being taken down after civil rights leaders raised concerns. Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz said Friday night that the intent of the exhibit was to... more »
Same-sex military couples struggle for recognition

January 19, 2013 1:03 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Overall, the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" has gone smoothly during the nearly year and a half that gays have been allowed to serve openly. For some same-sex military couples, however, frustrations are mounting. Because of the 1996 law denying federal recognition to same-sex... more »
Prosecutors file sealed response in Edwards case

September 26, 2011 8:10 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Federal prosecutors seeking to try John Edwards for campaign finance violations have filed a sealed response to the former presidential candidate's motion asking a judge to dismiss the charges. Court records indicated Monday that the motion cannot be accessed by the public. Edwards' defense... more »