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Running on gerrymandered maps drawn to give the GOP an advantage, Democrats ended the election with a net pick-up of one in the House — just enough to restore their ability to block veto overrides. A critical pick-up was in House District 32 in Granville and Vance counties just north of Wake County.

Tradition and fire safety are things to consider as you ponder — or put off — taking down your holiday decorations.

The Opioid Settlement Funds Joint Elected Sub-Committee met on Monday to discuss the allocation of money to programs offering treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) — a leading priority for New Hanover County and City of Wilmington officials.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Abigail Hunter of the nonpartisan organization SAFE about the Chinese government's recent ban on exports of rare minerals to the U.S.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons Wednesday night, overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in five games.

Facing serious budget problems and potential position reductions and layoffs, board members discussed asking both New Hanover County and the New Hanover Community Endowment for additional support. One board member also raised concerns that some employees had already been notified their position was being cut — even though Superintendent Dr. Charles Foust and other top administrators have denied this was happening.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top Chinese officials in Beijing.

A general strike in Israel to protest the government's failure to return hostages from Gaza led to some closures and disruptions. A major union said it was calling off the strike after a court order.

A pickup truck driver fleeing police careened through the doors of a JCPenney store in Texas and continued through a busy mall, injuring five people before he was fatally shot by officers.

Although it's now on hold, The Trump Administration's move to stop foreign food aid shut off a market that farmers have relied on for 70 years. It has triggered a Republican push to resurrect the "Food for Peace" program.