Politics & Government

Spicer quits as press secretary after dispute over Trump appointment

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‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery cited for trying to carry loaded gun through airport checkpoint

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Raleigh cathedral’s finishing touch: cornerstone blessed by Pope Francis

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NC island’s mysterious birth appears on NASA satellite images

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In Trump’s hillbilly country, hard times and a defeatist culture

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This cat escaped death at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. Now he happily purrs in Pinehurst.

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O.J. got parole. His famed former lawyer is flat broke and living above a hair salon

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Latest News

Sessions discussed Trump campaign-related matters with Russian ambassador, US intelligence intercepts show

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Debate rages as Atlantic Coast Pipeline nears construction

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Wondering why this man wants to buy the Canes? Here’s your answer.

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The go-go years of coding boot camps may be gone-gone

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6 dead dogs at former Blackwater site – and the online furor is swift

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Politics & Government

Spicer quits as press secretary after dispute over Trump appointment

5:32 PM

‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery cited for trying to carry loaded gun through airport checkpoint

5:32 PM

Raleigh cathedral’s finishing touch: cornerstone blessed by Pope Francis

6:13 PM

NC island’s mysterious birth appears on NASA satellite images

5:40 PM

In Trump’s hillbilly country, hard times and a defeatist culture

5:32 PM

This cat escaped death at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. Now he happily purrs in Pinehurst.

8:40 PM

O.J. got parole. His famed former lawyer is flat broke and living above a hair salon

9:46 PM

Local

What is under Raleigh’s big copper dome? You can see on Wednesday; here’s a preview.

The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh will dedicate the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral with a ceremony on Wednesday, July 26. The $45.7 million cathedral was championed by former Raleigh bishop Michael Burbidge, who will return for the dedication.

Local

It’s miserably hot in the Triangle – and it’s going to stay that way for a bit

NC island’s mysterious birth appears on NASA satellite images

Adulterous relationship at center of fatal Garner stabbing, search warrants say

Sports

Wondering why this man wants to buy the Canes? Here’s your answer.

Chuck Greenberg, who has a term sheet in place to buy the Hurricanes from Peter Karmanos, helped Mario Lemieux save the Pittsburgh Penguins, was the point man on a deal to purchase the Atlanta Hawks, Thrashers and Philips Arena and was briefly the managing partner of the Texas Rangers before focusing on minor-league baseball teams in Frisco and Myrtle Beach.

Could Marvin Bagley, a five-star forward, leave high school a year early to play for Duke?

Hey, UNC fans: Limited-edition national championship bobbleheads are for sale

Hurricanes’ van Riemsdyk gets look at new home

Politics

UNC is losing ground in budget and reputation. Whose fault is that?

The decline in funding at UNC has bipartisan roots, but it is hard to find champions of higher education in today’s Republican ranks that match past Democratic leaders of the NC General Assembly. Nationally, the Pew Research Center found Republican support for college and universities had sharply dropped.

Spicer quits as press secretary after dispute over Trump appointment

Who is Anthony Scaramucci, the White House hire who prompted Spicer to resign?

Politics podcast: Soccer stadium proposal in Raleigh comes with challenges

Opinion

Tillis and Burr duck the public on health care debate

Understandable disincentives against public town halls include safety concerns, disillusioned constituents and publicity risks. However, refusal to engage with constituents weakens our democracy. Perhaps our senators avoid public town halls to protect their interests. But can they truly represent us while refusing to hear our voices?

Trump, lies, and the Peace Corps

At RDU, let bikes fly on the trails

The GOP wants to deny your day in court

In Depth

A nurse resigned and bathroom doors were removed after a patient’s suicide at an NC hospital

Blogs & Columns

Carolina Panthers

Uber driver sobs that ex-Panther Michael Oher ‘bit me;’ distress wouldn’t end there

Wondering why this man wants to buy the Canes? Here’s your answer.

In Trump’s hillbilly country, hard times and a defeatist culture

Videos

How Hot Is It?

Jul 21, 2017

Triangle residents describe what the heat really feels like as temperatures hover around 100 with high humidity. It's also a lousy day to be a gummy bear.

Camila Molina and Jeremy Frieling newsobserver.com

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Living

Sean Spicer quits, and Melissa McCarthy fans mourn loss of spicy ‘SNL’ impersonation

Restaurant News & Reviews

Goodbye Old Chicago Pizza, hello Hops Burger Bar in Chapel Hill

Doughnut ice cream sundaes? That, plus 20 homemade flavors can be found at new shop

Raleigh Things To Do

Sean Spicer quits, and Melissa McCarthy fans mourn loss of spicy ‘SNL’ impersonation

Restaurant News & Reviews

Goodbye Old Chicago Pizza, hello Hops Burger Bar in Chapel Hill

Doughnut ice cream sundaes? That, plus 20 homemade flavors can be found at new shop