‘They’re girls, not wives’: Colombia votes to outlaw child marriage
The initial proposal to reform the law – presented in 2023 – used the slogan “they’re girls, not wives” and aimed to prevent young girls from being forced to marry, to be subject to different forms of ...
What to know about Doug Collins, Trump's pick to oversee veterans affairs
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would appoint Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in ...
Argentina votes against UN resolution combating online violence against women and girls
Argentina was the only country to vote against a United Nations resolution promoting the end of all forms of online violence against women and girls.
As he fills his new administration, Trump values loyalty above all else
Donald Trump spent much of his first term feeling stung and betrayed by those he’d placed in power. This time, he’s not ...
Tech consultant spars with the prosecutor over details of the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
A tech consultant charged with murder in Cash App founder Bob Lee’s stabbing death sparred with the lead prosecutor at trial ...
Dozens of dead stingrays wash ashore at Atlantic Beach
More than 200 dead stingrays were found Thursday at Atlantic Beach. According to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, fisheries received a notification Thursday morning from a stop ...
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Computer issues disrupt NCDMV services at dozens of locations
The issue was resolved by 3:15 p.m., but more than 110 locations were affected by the issue Thursday. The issue was resolved by 3:15 p.m., but more than 110 locations were affected by the issue ...
Chinese and Philippine forces again avoid a clash in a fiercely disputed shoal under a rare deal
The Philippine navy transported food and other supplies to a territorial ship outpost in a shoal in the South China Sea without any confrontation with Chinese forces guarding the disputed area, ...
Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse
A teacher is facing charges due to alleged abuse of students. The Wake County Public School System announced it was making changes in November, including retraining principals on mandatory reporting ...
Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh
Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on ...
Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, an attorney who led the legal team that defended the Republican at his ...
Tar Heel Traveler: Sunny Side Oyster Bar
This restaurant classic opened in 1935 in Williamston, and is known nationwide, if not worldwide, for its oysters and its rustic feel that includes a floor covered in sawdust shavings.