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The proposed Silver Line will have a stop to serve Charlotte Douglas International Airport. But it will be a mile away on Wilkinson Boulevard. Why?

The future of North Carolina's energy system has been up for debate this week as state leaders discuss the best way to shift away from fossil fuels — and how fast to do it. With global temperatures rising and weather patterns changing, the question is an important one not just for North Carolina, but for the planet. But there's lots of disagreement. WFAE climate reporter David Boraks joins "All Things Considered" host Gwendolyn Glenn to talk about this week's legislative and administrative actions and what they could mean for the state's energy business.

More than 2,400 U.S. service members were killed in the Afghanistan war. The Pentagon said Fort Bragg, North Carolina-based Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss — who died from injuries suffered in the Kabul Airport bombing — was likely the final one.

Eight artists are creating new murals around Charlotte this weekend as part of the annual "Talking Walls" festival. Their mission is to get Charlotte's public art on par with other major cities like New York, Atlanta and Miami.

Several names are being floated for a possible running mate should Kamala Harris get the Democratic nomination in this year’s presidential race. One is North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. WRAL has laid out five reasons why Cooper is being considered, and WRAL’s Paul Specht joined us to discuss.

NC State Board of Elections sharply split in approving use of UNC digital ID for student voters. GOP may combat with courts or legislation.

A gerrymandering expert hired by the League of Conservation Voters said a congressional map that favors Republicans in nine of 14 U.S. House seats from North Carolina would happen more than 70% of the time.

Sen. Lindsey Graham is among a handful of Republicans declaring a willingness to back President Joe Biden's yet-to-be-announced Supreme Court nominee. The South Carolina senator has been promoting Michelle Childs, a federal judge in his state, as his preferred choice to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

Charlotte’s unified development ordinance is the part of the city's 2040 plan that puts regulations guiding the city’s future development into one document. A portion of the document focuses on development in historic districts and maintaining their character.

The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man the Trump administration mistakenly deported in March and eventually returned, is now free from ICE custody. And, Indiana lawmakers reject a redistricting proposal.

Israel pressures Hamas to hand over hostage bodies more quickly, testing the ceasefire deal. And, the Supreme Court takes up a major case on that could weaken the Voting Rights Act nationwide.

Six of nine seats on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education were up for grabs Tuesday. And the voters have spoken, choosing four new members.

Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote.

The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.

The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern.

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the FDA's rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. NPR readers share the best advice their dads have given.

The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.

Advocates for ending birthright citizenship point to "birth tourism" schemes to argue that the legal principle is ripe for exploitation and threatens national security. Experts say it's not so simple.

Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast Guard.