The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.

Plus, how Kidz Bop grew up.

“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.

A new poll found the public is sympathetic to the president-elect’s plans to deport migrants and reduce America’s presence overseas.

An incumbent Democrat narrowly won re-election to the state’s highest court. But the Republican-controlled court is considering an unusual protest from her challenger that could flip the result.

It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.

In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president.