Federal judge reinstates North Carolina's 20-week abortion ban
Prior to the ruling, abortions were legal in North Carolina until fetal viability, which generally falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
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NTSB: Co-pilot was "visibly upset" before he exited plane in mid-air
The NTSB has released a preliminary report which offers some insight into what may have prompted a 23-year-old co-pilot to exit a damaged plane in mid-air, prior to an emergency landing.
Once known as "Puppy Doe," this K-9 now has a name
Once only known as "Puppy Doe," "Griff" comes from a family of service dogs, including his mother, who was an explosives detection K-9.
Driver crashes SUV into North Carolina restaurant, killing 2 brothers
The accident, which occurred Sunday morning at a Hardee's in the city of Wilson, is under investigation, according to police.
Man's murder charge dismissed in college student's 2008 death
No other suspects in Ira Yarmolenko's murder have been identified.
Fans return to Mayberry, a town that never was
Andy Griffith was born and raised in Mount Airy, North Carolina, a community that was the inspiration for Mayberry in the classic comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" and its spinoff, "Mayberry, R.F.D." Now, Mount Airy has reinvented itself as a destination for fans who come by the hundreds of thousands each year. Senior contributing correspondent Ted Koppel visits Mount Airy to find out what attracts so many nostalgic for a show created more than 50 years ago. (This story was originally broadcast September 19, 2021.)
A visit to Andy Griffith's "Mayberry," a town that never was
Mount Airy, N.C., the inspiration for Mayberry in the 1960s comedy "The Andy Griffith Show," has reinvented itself as a destination for hundreds of thousands of fans of the show who visit each year – nostalgic for a town that never really existed.
North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles
School resource officers will be responsible for handling the rifles.
911 call: Air traffic controllers say co-pilot "jumped" from plane
It's unclear exactly how or why Charles Hew Crooks exited the plane 30 miles south of Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
NTSB investigating after death of co-pilot who exited plane in mid-air
The body of the co-pilot, 23-year-old Charles Hew Crooks, was found in a backyard in the town of Fuquay-Varina.
Zelenskyy visits kids in Kyiv hospital
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out presents to injured children at a hospital in the capital, Kyiv. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says a loaded gun was found in North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s carry-on bag at Charlotte’s airport. And defending champ Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at Wimbledon without a COVID vaccination. The shots aren’t required to enter Britain.
Poppy field bust
A man was arrested after a field of poppy plants that could be used to make opium was discovered in North Carolina. A sheriff estimated the plants' value at $500 million. Christian Flores of WBTV reports.
Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina could be key to which party ends up controlling the U.S. Senate. CBSN's "Red & Blue" spoke with Nick Ochsner from WBTV in Charlotte and Greg Bluestein from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn facing GOP backlash
Madison Cawthorn, the 26-year-old Republican Congressman from North Carolina, is facing some backlash within his own party over comments he made about an orgy and drug use. He is also facing a primary challenge. Nick Ochsner, an investigative reporter for CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV, joins "Red and Blue" with a closer look.
Court rules North Carolina must delay primaries
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the state must delay primary elections as gerrymandering lawsuits play out in court. New district maps would favor Republicans in statewide elections for the next decade unless it's ruled they must be redrawn. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Trump holds rally in North Carolina
Donald Trump visited North Carolina for a Monday rally ahead of a special election to be held the next day. Nick Ochsner, the chief investigative reporter for WBTV, joins CBSN to discuss the state of the race.
Here's which U.S. official might visit Kyiv
The Biden administration is considering sending a top official to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red and Blue" to discuss who they might send, and why the administration continues to blame inflation on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Analyzing the North Carolina primary elections
North Carolina voters cast their ballots in the state's primary elections Tuesday. Trump-endorsed Rep. Ted Budd is running against a former governor and representative in the Republican Senate election. And Rep. Madison Cawthorn, another Trump-backed candidate, is seeking to hold onto his House seat amid multiple scandals. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe discusses these races and more with chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner from CBS' North Carolina affiliate, WBTV.
Thousands of felons in North Carolina can now register and vote
Tens of thousands of people in North Carolina serving punishments for felony convictions but who aren't behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots.
Gardening program teaches young men life lessons
A master gardener in North Carolina is teaching young men life lessons while they learn to garden. Mark Strassmann shares more.
Pilot makes emergency landing on highway
The pilot of a small plane was able to safely land on a North Carolina highway earlier this month, avoiding cars and power lines, after the aircraft's engine lost power. No one was injured, and the plane wasn't damaged.
Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
A first birthday
Abraham and his brother, James, found their way from a Sierra Leone orphanage to their new family outside Charlotte, North Carolina, and have been wide-eyed with wonder ever since. But 12-year-old Abraham says his first birthday in America means much more. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports.
Nature: Red wolves
"Sunday Morning" takes us among red wolves, a critically endangered species, near Pamlico Sound in eastern North Carolina. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
N.C. congresswoman slams abortion ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is having a ripple effect across the country. In North Carolina, several lawmakers are looking to reinstate a 20-week ban on abortions. Democratic Congresswoman Deborah Ross, who represents the state's 2nd congressional district, spoke to CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano about her fight and why she expects the court’s decision to have a devastating impact on families across the country.
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Ukraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official says
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says.
Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders, a message President Trump alleged was "seditious."
Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
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How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
X's new feature reveals surprising origins of some popular accounts
Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in back taxes
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
Previously unseen Renoir painting of his son sells for over $2 million
The painting features Auguste Renoir's son Jean, who went on to become an Oscar-winning filmmaker, shown sitting with his nanny.
Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S.
Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.