
MATTHEWS: The power of a smile 121110
It sounds a little bit cliché to talk about the power of a smile, but it’s something that still needs to be said because I think the art of smiling has been lost to some […] 6c5s30
It sounds a little bit cliché to talk about the power of a smile, but it’s something that still needs to be said because I think the art of smiling has been lost to some […] 6c5s30
Disney’s live action version of “Lilo & Stitch” earned a staggering $145.5 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, the second biggest domestic opening of the year after “A Minecraft Movie.” The […]
RALEIGH — A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump’s signature set of economic policies that have rattled global financial […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees voted at its May meeting to make changes to the plan to address a $507 million budget shortfall. The State Health Plan (SHP) has […]
Americans had better start paying more attention to who they elect to be their president. Once elected, under our current Constitution, even a brain-dead president could wield enormous power unless he is removed from office, […]
RALEIGH — The Trump istration accused North Carolina’s election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers. “In violation of HAVA’s mandate and […]
RALEIGH — North Carolinians expecting a paper tax refund check should expect delays. The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) issued a statement on May 15 indicating that the print and mail vendor used for refund […]
SUNRISE, Fla. — When teams go looking for postseason reinforcements at the trade deadline in any sport, intangibles are often high on the wish list. Grizzled veterans, players with previous championships and dyed-in-the-wool leaders are […]
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes seemed to have a glimmer of hope. They entered the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final tied, having won their first period of the series. […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s not an absolute must-win for the Hurricanes on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final, but it sure feels like one after the Panthers pummeled Carolina in the […]
RALEIGH — A disastrous opening 20 minutes sank the Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final. The question is whether they can recover after losing the opening two games at home to the […]
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes find themselves down 1-0 in the Eastern Conference final after dropping Tuesday’s Game 1 at home to the Florida Panthers, 5-2. Carolina will need to bounce back in Thursday’s Game 2 […]
RALEIGH — For the first time this postseason, the Hurricanes trail in a series. The Florida Panthers scored twice on the power play — the same amount Carolina allowed in the first 10 of its […]
RALEIGH — What’s old is new again. In this case, it’s another rematch for the Hurricanes, this time against the defending Stanley Cup champions, who swept Carolina in the Eastern Conference final two seasons ago. […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow is known for writing massive biographies of the country’s most enduring figures, including Ulysses S. Grant and Alexander Hamilton. So, it comes as no surprise that his biography of author […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK— Joe Jonas’ sophomore solo album Work It Out” and John Krasinski and Natalie Portman searching for immortality in Guy Ritchie’s adventure movie “Fountain of Youth” are some of the new […]
May 22 1939: The foreign ministers of and Italy, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Galeazzo Ciano, signed a “Pact of Steel” committing their two countries to a military and political alliance. 1964: President Lyndon B. […]
These celebrities have birthdays this week: May 22 Actor-filmmaker Richard Benjamin is 87. Songwriter Bernie Taupin is 75. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is 68. Singer Morrissey is 66. Singer Johnny Gill (New Edition) is 59. […]
NEW YORK — Morgan Wallen says he’s the problem. And soon, he’ll be yours. The country megastar’s fourth studio album, “I’m the Problem,” will be everywhere imminently if it isn’t already — just like his […]
LONDON — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed last Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade […]
Just one year after North Carolina launched its legal sports betting market, a proposal in the state Senate budget threatens to upend one of the most successful rollouts in the country. Buried in the budget […]
We rarely answer our home phone. In fact, the message center isn’t monitored closely, and we pay little attention to it anymore. We seldom receive a call from anyone other than the drug store reminding […]
Every schoolchild knows the story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” After years of preparation and bureaucratic self-deception, the Emperor was finally prepared to model his invisible robes. His istrative sycophants had long since convinced themselves […]
We’re at a crossroads in Northern Wake, Franklin, Vance, Granville and Warren counties. We have been given the option to make a hard decision about whether to make U.S. 1 a toll road or not. […]
Though then-President Joe Biden’s physical and cognitive decline seemed obvious during his four years in office, questions asked and points raised about his condition by critics were treated with visceral contempt by Democrats and the […]
What is it about naming major pieces of legislation with titles that can be reduced to acronyms such as “BBB”? Joe Biden called his signature budget and spending legislation “Build Back Better,” which built nothing […]
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