politics

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a local government official shares his experience of aiding citizens without water and combatting rumors about relief efforts amid widespread devastation.

The partial hand recount confirmed Justice Allison Riggs' victory over Republican Jefferson Griffin in the North Carolina State Supreme Court election. The recount increased Riggs' lead by 14 votes.

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes "inflation refund" checks for millions of New York residents, funded by excess sales tax revenue.

Carrboro, a small town, sues Duke Energy, the third-largest contributor to global warming in the U.S., accusing it of lying about climate change threats and undermining efforts to reduce fossil fuel usage.