The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en
The upcoming oil run at Alaska’s Willow field has sparked a debate over who should receive the royalties. The federal law that covers oil on the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska splits the revenue 50/50 between the U. S. government and the state. But Alaska has not taken its half, because a 1976 ag
The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp
Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen
Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and about 13 years old, is increasingly seen in the spotlight as North Korea looks ahead to a new generation of leadership. The country’s biggest political gathering, the Workers’ Party Congress, is set to take place soon and could signa
The Northeast is in for a rough ride as a swift winter storm sweeps through. Seven states—New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Maine—are under winter weather advisories. This storm is expected to dump up to 7 inches of snow, with the heaviest downpour happe
Northern Virginia's schools are taking a break due to icy roads. Many school districts have decided to close their doors for a day. This includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, Loudoun, Arlington, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. Fairfax County joined the list later, announcing their schools will als
Tensions are high in northern Syria as government troops and Kurdish forces face off, waiting for a deadline that could either bring peace or more fighting. The deadline, set for Saturday evening, was supposed to decide if the two sides would stop fighting or keep going. But there's talk that the de
A winter storm has swept through North Texas, leaving thousands in the dark. By Saturday afternoon, over 16, 000 people were without electricity, mainly due to ice accumulation. This natural hazard can cause tree limbs to break and fall onto power lines, leading to widespread outages. Oncor, the co
New Zealand is dealing with the consequences of severe landslides that struck the North Island. The worst hit was a popular campground in Mount Maunganui. Heavy rains triggered the disaster. It happened on Thursday morning. The landslide buried parts of the campground under mud and debris. Up to nin
