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The Republican-controlled school board indicated they were trying to walk the line in choosing a fair punishment for David Perry, based on allegations that at times lacked specificity. The decision, which stopped short of censure but stripped Perry of his committee seat, clearly strained relationships on the board — especially for Perry, who called the meeting a ‘Kangaroo court,' and said he’s contemplating legal options.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WSHU listener Ted Heyn of Fairfield, Connecticut, along with Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Growing up, Amy Marshall loved her adoptive parents, but always wondered where she came from. Finally, when she was in her late forties with a family of her own, she decided to find out.

North Carolina’s attorney general is a key – and powerful – position in the state. In addition to being the state’s top lawyer, it’s also been a launch pad to the governor’s office. Two congressmen, Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Jeff Jackson, are vying for the seat.

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

President Trump's new taxes on imported goods are creating a "scary ride" for the U.S. market, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. She recommends keeping these three things in mind.

New or higher tolls would impact eight ferry routes. Senator Bobby Hanig tried to have them removed from the budget.

In poll after poll, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are the top two Republicans want as their 2024 nominee. In dueling events in Iowa, they pitch themselves to voters.

Europe's busiest airport announced some flights would resume on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out its power, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers.

Q: Why did the cost to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge more than double? Is the final plan set in stone? What happened to that federal grant? Are we still getting a toll? Is the existing bridge going to fall into the river?A: Unfortunately, it’s complicated. The short answer is that while inflation and the requirements of federal agencies – like the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers – have increased the projected cost, there’s still a lot of uncertainty around the final design for a replacement. The existing bridge, meanwhile, isn’t at risk of collapsing – but it is both increasingly expensive to maintain and increasingly falling behind the traffic levels coming in and out of Wilmington.