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We speak with mental health experts and a veteran about the state of veterans' mental health in the U.S., and how the country treats veterans when they return home.

Freezing temperatures and snow in Charlotte, local transit officials learn more about the possible cost of the transit plan, and Trump's executive orders are felt in North Carolina.

We take a closer look at what’s been going on in the General Assembly since it returned to session and which proposed bills have a chance to advance.

The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.

We get guidance on who is eligible and how to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine.

The government shutdown rolls on and it is impacting North Carolina. The Senate is in session, but the House has been out for weeks. We’ll catch up on what has been happening and not happening on Capitol Hill and consider the possible impact in Washington D.C. of North Carolina’s plans to gerrymander districts for the midterms.

NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, about reforms needed for U.S. Capitol Police following the Jan. 6 insurrection.

The Mexican Day of the Dead holiday is a time to remember the dead and prepare for their visit. It's also a time for food and friends. With Dia de los Muertos just around the corner, learn how to make a pumpkin and ancho chile mole and the traditional dessert bread, pan de muerto.

How did a top secret U.S. military mission into North Korea fall apart? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Dave Philipps, a national correspondent for the New York Times, about what went wrong in the 2019 operation.

It might look like a typical apple pie, but this is no cinnamon-sugar bomb. Cut into it and you'll find seasoned pork along with the sliced fruit. It's just one of many savory ways to highlight the versatile apple.

Though it's not as common as other proteins in American cuisine, lamb often gets a share of the spotlight on springtime's holiday tables. It's a good time to experiment with lamb's magical ability to absorb and alter flavors.

00000174-fa0c-de55-a17c-fe2d22d90000President Donald Trump is running for reelection in 2020 as the Republican nominee, and former Vice President Joe Biden is his Democratic challenger. North Carolina is expected to be a presidential battleground state, and voters' attitudes toward the presidential race could affect down-ballot candidates. New congressional maps in North Carolina make it likely that the state will send more Democrats to the U.S. House than in recent elections, and there are also new maps for General Assembly seats. Plus, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is running for reelection against Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and several statewide executive roles are also on the ballot. Election Day is Nov. 3. Because of the coronavirus, voting is expected to be much different this year, with more people than ever voting absentee by-mail or early. That could mean results of the election in tight races aren't known until well after Election Day, as the deadline for ballots to be received in North Carolina is Nov. 6.WFAE will cover the leadup to Election Day, with regular check-ins with Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director Michael Dickerson, along with all the issues that will be most important to voters.If you want to stay constantly updated, sign up for reporter Steve Harrison's weekly Inside Politics newsletter for analysis of local and statewide politics.

Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk.

Any team that can put together a four-game winning streak will become the next champions. Only two No. 1 seeds are alive in the tournament, and the highest-profile schools have already gone home.

Former President Donald Trump relies on conservative media outlets as a pillar of his support. How did they cover Trump's latest indictment related to the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol?

The megalodon went extinct 3.6 million years ago, and is thought to be the largest shark that ever swam the Earth. But the megalodon may not have been as big as once thought, some researchers suggest.

Amy Walters is a producer for NPR based at NPR West in Los Angeles.

The Carolina Panthers gave fans a shutout win on Sunday, ending a five-game losing streak. The Charlotte Hornets got the much sought after Lamelo Ball in the NBA draft. Charlottean Patrick Williams is going to the Chicago Bulls and Clemson University canceled its first game this past weekend after a football player tested positive for COVID-19.

No. 22 seed Frances Tiafoe defeats Rafael Nadal to end the Spaniard's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak and reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.

Pressure cookers were once a common household appliance, but they fell out of favor in the U.S. as people turned to frozen dinners and microwaves.