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Ifill to speak at Wake Forest commencement

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:19:13 -0400

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina - The moderator and managing editor of "Washington Week" on PBS will speak at the commencement ceremony for Wake Forest University graduates.

Edwards reactivates law license, speaking at event

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:32 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Former presidential contender John Edwards has reactivated his license to practice law and is setting out on the speaking circuit.

Did Whittemore's money have strings attached?

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:11:06 -0400

RENO, Nevada - The trial for an ex-Nevada developer and once powerful lobbyist accused of breaking federal campaign finance laws opened Wednesday with lawyers arguing whether there were any strings attached to money Harvey Whittemore gave his employees while suggesting they contribute to Sen. Harry Reid's re-election in 2007.

NC Democratic strategist dies after stabbing

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:54:08 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - A Democratic political strategist who helped raise money for John Edwards' 2008 presidential campaign and served as finance director for North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan's winning campaign that same year has died after being stabbed in her Raleigh home.

NC Democratic strategist dies after stabbing

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:11:17 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - A Democratic political strategist who was stabbed in her Raleigh home died Wednesday, authorities said.

Biden says response to tragedies 'incredible'

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:44:26 -0400

DETROIT - Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday said the strength of those devastated by the Boston Marathon bombing, Texas plant explosion and Connecticut school shooting is remarkable and proof that some good can come from carnage and pain.