North Carolina lawmakers gave initial approval to sweeping new criminal law changes. The bill is called "Iryna's law" - named after Iryna Zarutska. Zarutska was stabbed to death on the Charlotte light ...

The attack on Iryna Zarutska last month in Charlotte has sparked a clash between likely nominees Republican Michael Whatley ...

The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a ...

North Carolina lawmakers unveiled a new measure designed to crack down on crime in response to a murder the state witnessed ...

A candlelight vigil is happening Monday night for Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was stabbed to death ...

Recent attacks on public transit in Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Boston raise safety concerns for millions ...

Van Jones said the final message received from Kirk was an invitation to debate before making his assassination into a both sides narrative.

The 17-page bill posted on the General Assembly’s website Sunday evening, with committee hearings and possible votes coming Monday.

The General Assembly will meet this week to consider a package of criminal justice reforms that target policies that ...

The General Assembly is set to meet this week to discuss a package of criminal justice reforms in response to the fatal ...

Changes to bail policies, rules for magistrates and the death penalty are among the proposals North Carolina legislators are ...