5 killed by storms as severe weather moves east
The storm system stretches from Florida to New England
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North Carolina lawmakers debate late-term abortion bill
Abortion-rights activists argue the bill is designed to intimidate physicians and women who need medically necessary later-term abortions
Durham gas explosion kills 1 person
Investigators in Durham, North Carolina, want to know if construction workers triggered a gas leak that caused a deadly downtown explosion. Firefighters were evacuating people from the area when the massive blast destroyed one building and damaged others blocks away. One person was killed, and at least 17 were injured. Errol Barnett reports.
Deadly gas explosion levels building in Durham, North Carolina
Firefighters responding to a natural gas leak were evacuating people from building when it exploded Wednesday morning
Durham gas explosion turns deadly
Downtown Durham, North Carolina, was shaken Wednesday by a powerful natural gas explosion. At least one person was killed and more than a dozen were injured. Errol Barnett reports.
North Carolina gas explosion reduces building to rubble
A gas explosion rocked Durham, North Carolina, levelling a building and killing at least one person. Investigators believe a crew digging in the area triggered the blast. Hilary Lane has more.
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R. Kelly speaks about allegations; Baltimore musician spreads love of music.
Pictures show pollen haze over North Carolina
The images were captured over an area in Durham
Chair of North Carolina GOP indicted on federal corruption charges
State GOP Chairman Robin Hayes and Greg Lindberg, a major Republican donor, were charged with bribery, conspiracy and other crimes
North Carolina places women's basketball coaching staff on leave
North Carolina has placed Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell and her three assistants on paid administrative leave
Judge says charter school can't force girls to wear skirts
A North Carolina charter school promoting traditional values engaged in unconstitutional sex discrimination by requiring girls to wear skirts, a federal judge has ruled
Duke, North Carolina prep for Sweet 16 games
Two No. 1 seeds have already advanced to the Sweet 16. Now, Duke and North Carolina will get their shots. Arran Andersen from CBS Raleigh affiliate WNCN joins CBSN with a preview of Friday's matchups.
Judge rules North Carolina's 20-week abortion ban is unconstitutional
The judge gave state legislators 60 days before his ruling takes effect to allow them to amend abortion restrictions or appeal his ruling to a higher court
Supreme Court hears gerrymandering cases
The U.S. Supreme Court is tackling two major gerrymandering cases in Maryland and North Carolina. The justices will have to decide if it's unconstitutional for state legislators to draw congressional district maps to gain political power. WBTV investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins CBSN to explain why the North Carolina case is so significant.
Avocado recall after possible contamination
Henry Avocado, a grower and distributor based near San Diego, is voluntarily recalling whole avocados over possible listeria contamination. The company's recall covers conventional and organic avocados grown and packed in California. The company said they were sold in bulk across California, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, North Carolina and New Hampshire.
Duke, North Carolina kick off tournament run
Duke and North Carolina both begin their runs in the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday night. The two heated rivals have never met before in the Big Dance. Could this be the year? Arran Andersen of CBS Raleigh affiliate WNCN-TV joins CBSN with a look at the odds.
ACC dominates ahead of March Madness
Selection Sunday is here. The ACC could wind up with three number one seeds in this year's men's basketball tournament: Virginia, Duke and North Carolina. Nicole Auerbach, senior reporter for The Athletic, joins CBSN to discuss.
38-year-old mother goes missing in North Carolina
Deputies in Nash County responded to a call of a missing person report Saturday and saw her car was still at the residence
North Carolina bill would arm teachers
A new proposal to arm teachers in North Carolina is facing opposition from educators. Supporters said it's a way to get more police officers inside schools. Michael Hyland of CBS affiliate WNCN-TV reports from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Armed teachers would get pay raise under new proposal
North Carolina bill would give teachers raise if they get same training as police officers, carry guns
North Carolina Governor: Court ruling on voter ID amendment has "sound basis"
Cooper told reporters Tuesday that Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins wrote a "well-reasoned opinion"
New North Carolina 9th District election scheduled
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voided the November elections after concluding that an illegal absentee ballot-harvesting scheme had tainted the results
What we can learn from traffic stop data
In an effort to curb racially motivated traffic stops, North Carolina became the first state to demand the collection and release of traffic stop data. A University of North Carolina professor took a look at the stats to find out what it all means. Michelle Miller reports.
What decades of traffic stop data reveals about police bias
"The purpose of our traffic laws should be to keep us all safe. But they have come to be used as an excuse to do a police investigation"
Mark Harris says he will not run again in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
The Republican pastor cited "serious" health concerns in his decision
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting probed as hate crime and domestic terrorism, FBI chief says
Two young children were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students. The shooter is also dead.
Trump administration moving detainees out of "Alligator Alcatraz"
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv leaves several dead and dozens wounded
It was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as U.S.-led peace efforts to end the three-year war struggled to gain traction.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
Defense lawyer in D.C. tries to get client released with filing saying "Help!!!!"
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."
5 costly mistakes to avoid before buying your next car, according to Edmunds
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.