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NORTH CAROLINA

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Republicans closed in Tuesday on enacting new boundaries for the state’s congressional and legislative districts that would beef up GOP prospects nationally to retain a U.S. House majority next year and in-state control of the General Assembly through the rest of the decade. By Gary Robertson. UPCOMING: 600 words by 4 p.m.

JILL BIDEN-STATE DINNER

First lady Jill Biden previews plans for Wednesday evening’s State Dinner for the prime minister of Australia. The preview will include a presentation by guest chef Katie Button, a founder of the restaurant Curate in Asheville, North Carolina. By Darlene Superville. UPCOMING : 600 words by 7 p.m.

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LOCALIZATION

ELECTIONS-WORKER TURNOVER-LOCALIZE IT: Local election offices across the country are seeing historic turnover, an exodus fueled by election conspiracies and threats against election workers. We highlight AP’s findings and offer resources and tips for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-LOCALIZE IT: Hamas militants stormed from the blockaded Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns on Oct. 7, which coincided with a major Jewish holiday. The attack, which killed hundreds of civilians, stunned Israel and caught its vaunted military and intelligence apparatus completely off guard. Israel immediately launched airstrikes on Gaza, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing thousands of Palestinian civilians in the days that have followed. The war has since had reverberations in communities across the U.S., offering multiple opportunities to provide a local take on this major news story. We offer resources and suggestions. Find the latest Localize It guides.

ISRAEL-HAMAS-STYLE GUIDE-LOCALIZE IT: This advisory includes AP’s latest guidance related to the Israel-Hamas war, including important context and definitions. Find the latest Localize It guides.

ELECTIONS-COMBATING CONSPIRACIES-LOCALIZE IT: A grassroots pro-democracy group led by a Republican former state senator is trying to build trust in elections by hosting forums in small towns throughout Wisconsin. The Keep Our Republic group is working with local officials to organize community events meant to teach residents about the election process and combat election conspiracy theories in the swing state. But at one recent town hall in a Republican-leaning village, they faced an uphill fight as they grapple with what many have described as an almost faith-like pull of conspiracy theories being promoted through online misinformation and far-right figures. This guide explains how the fight against election denialism in Wisconsin can offer a deeper understanding of what is needed to report out this issue in your own community. Find the latest Localize It guides.

ELECTIONS-MISINFORMATION-LOCALIZE IT: The 2024 election is just around the corner, and misinformation around voting and elections persist. Expertise in voting procedures and trends is crucial to both debunking online falsehoods and effectively covering elections. This guide offers tips for distinguishing fact from fiction around elections, including the measures governments are taking to safeguard voting and the realistic threats to local elections. Find the latest Localize It guides.

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There’s a long list of candidates for House speaker as Republicans try voting again on a new leader

UN health agency says nearly two-thirds of Gaza’s health facilities have ceased functioning

35 years later, Georgia authorities identify woman whose body was found in a dumpster

Few transplant surgeons are Black. Giving medical students a rare peek at organ donation may help

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