Lawmakers demanded additional reform before tentatively approving a $3.75 million settlement for the family of Robby Talbot, a mentally ill inmate who was kicked and repeatedly pepper-sprayed.

From punch card-operated looms in the 1800s to modern cellphones, if an object has an "on" and an "off" state, it can be used ...

North Carolina's election law sparks controversy over dead voters' ballots. Despite state guidance, some county boards count ...