Doctor says UNC Chapel Hill's COVID outbreak is "not surprising"
"We're putting so many pressures on these kids to get back into school, into college, but without doing it the right way," Dr. Dyan Hes said.
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Colleges see COVID-19 clusters
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has decided to implement distance learning for its students just days after they arrived and clusters of COVID-19 formed. Other campuses are facing their own bouts of the coronavirus as more video emerges of students partying in packed groups without masks. David Begnaud reports.
Oldest living American celebrates birthday
"I just live right, all I know," said Hester Ford, who is either 115 or 116 years old.
Aquarium collecting coins in waterfall to help pay for animal care
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is transforming the forgotten change into cold, hard cash.
5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Carolina
It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.
Cleanup underway after Isaias hits the East Coast
At least nine people were killed and some 3 million homes and businesses lost power when Isaias tore through a dozen states. Mola Lenghi takes a look.
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings flooding and power outages
By early Wednesday morning, Isaias had weakened, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph.
Isaias brings strong winds and heavy rain
Tropical Storm Isaias is sweeping along the East Coast after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane last night in North Carolina. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN to discuss where Isaias is heading next, and what kind of damage it could do.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina
Isaias restrengthened from a tropical storm back to a hurricane before it made landfall in the U.S.
Poll: Biden has edge in North Carolina, tight race in Georgia
A new CBS News battleground tracker poll shows Biden with an edge in North Carolina and a tight race in Georgia. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins Elaine Quijano to discuss how voting by mail could impact the upcoming presidential election, senate races in Georgia and North Carolina and more.
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias makes landfall
Isaias is forecast to bring "dangerous storm surge" and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast.
Biden holds edge over Trump in key states
With Election Day just three months away and early voting fast approaching, the CBS News Battleground Tracker shows Joe Biden with a lead over President Trump in two key southern states. Natasha Korecki, a 2020 reporter for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss Biden's strategy and where his search for a running mate stands.
Biden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News poll
Concern about President Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a political toll on him.
North Carolina, Georgia in play for Biden, Trump in November
CBS News' Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest numbers out of the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
Parts of North Carolina under mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Isaias
On Friday, the state announced that it was already seeing an impact from the storm system, with an increased risk of dangerous rip currents along the coast.
Thom Tillis faces tough reelection in North Carolina
A portion of the Republican National Convention is set to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, the state's incumbent Republican Senator Thom Tillis is trailing behind his Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham. Nick Ochsner, investigative executive producer at CBS affiliate WBTV, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
A 44-year-old rape conviction in North Carolina could be overturned
"Ronnie Long is absolutely innocent," said Jamie Lau, a supervising attorney with the Duke Law School Wrongful Convictions Clinic.
Crowd at Trump rally chants "send her back" about Rep. Ilhan Omar
President Trump said Thursday he was disappointed with his supporters for chanting "send her back" about U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen who came to the country as a Somali refugee. The president also claims that he tried to stop the chant, despite pausing for 13 seconds as the crowed continued its cheer. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the fallout from the rally.
Supreme Court debating gerrymandering
Conservatives on the Supreme Court appeared wary about weighing in on partisan electoral maps Tuesday. The high court is considering two landmark cases -- involving whether congressional districts in North Carolina and Maryland were set by "partisan gerrymandering." Thomas Wolf, counsel for the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
North Carolina district to hold new election
The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously voted to hold a new election in the 9th congressional district amid allegations of election fraud that may have helped Republican candidate Mark Harris. Nick Ochsner from CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
North Carolina election fraud investigation
A new Washington Post investigation suggests the man at the center of the election fraud scandal in North Carolina's 9th District may have used similar tactics before. Leslie Mccrae Dowless is accused of mishandling absentee ballots in favor of Republican Mark Harris. The report suggests North Carolina's election board tried to warn justice officials before the 2018 midterms. Beth Reinhard from the Post joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her reporting.
North Caroline house seat still contested
One seat in the House will be empty Thursday when the new Congress is sworn in because North Carolina's 9th district results are still not certified. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at the CBS affiliate in Charlotte WBTV, joins CBSN to discuss the contested race.
North Carolina election fraud investigation
North Carolina election officials decided unanimously not to certify the results in the state's 9th Congressional District while an investigation continues. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter for WBTV in Charlotte, spoke to CBSN about his new reporting about alleged fraud in the election.
Trump discusses infrastructure and deregulation efforts
President Trump demoted his campaign manager Brad Parscale late Wednesday, as a new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll estimates him trailing Joe Biden in North Carolina and Georgia. Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" about why the president spent the week hosting events on infrastructure and deregulation as coronavirus cases reach record highs.
Teachers strike in Pueblo, Colorado
For the first time in 2018, teachers went on strike in a state that voted for a Democratic presidential candidate this millennium: Colorado. Caitlin Emma, an education reporter for Politico Pro, joins CBSN to discuss why the conditions in Pueblo, Colorado, aren't that different from the ones teachers faced in West Virginia, Oklahoma or Arizona.
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Trump says U.S. will seek the death penalty for murders committed in D.C.
"If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, D.C., we're going to be seeking the death penalty," President Trump said.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, opening up possible Democratic seat
The ruling comes amid redistricting battles throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Israel says strike that killed journalists targeted a camera used by Hamas
Israel's military says a strike that killed 20 people at a hospital, including 5 journalists, targeted a camera purportedly used by Hamas to observe troops.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
What to know about screwworm after human case confirmed in U.S.
The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.
Southwest Airlines' upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers questioned
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.