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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Maduro drummed out, US oil companies drummed in

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Oil rises and US stock futures slip as markets react to US strike on Iran nuclear sites

NEW YORK (AP) -- The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran.

The Associated Press and Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said?

"I see that we had a couple of states where gasoline was at $1.98 a gallon," President Donald Trump said White House event April 22.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 27

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 13

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Panther Creek student raising money to plug oil wells

A Panther Creek High School student took on a recent environmental project in Akron, Ohio, and is part of a new effort underway in Montana.

From classroom to climate action: Cary teen works to cap abandoned oil wells

A high school student from Panther Creek High School is tackling the environmental issue of orphaned oil wells by raising funds to plug them, with a recent project in Akron, Ohio, and a new effort underway in Montana.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

Former President Donald Trump closed the Republican National Convention by accepting the presidential nomination and offering a speech that began somber and turned combative.

PolitiFact staff

Fact check: In NC, Burgum claims Biden shut down natural gas export capacity

At the North Carolina Republican Party convention in Greensboro, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum accused President Joe Biden of wanting the U.S. and its allies to rely on political enemies for their energy needs.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 2

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

'Moment of truth' for oil industry: Deepen the climate crisis or help fix it

London (CNN) -- Oil and gas producers must confront a "pivotal" choice: continue to accelerate the climate crisis or become part of the solution, the International Energy Agency said in a report Thursday.

By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN

Fact check: Harris says decline in inflation due to Biden policies

During an Oct. 29 interview, Vice President Kamala Harris said Biden came into office during the coronavirus pandemic, but "because of our economic policies, we now are reducing inflation."

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: Newsom says U.S. 'energy independent' under Biden

After the second Republican presidential debate, conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, squabbled over a comment by Mike Pence.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

California sues 5 major oil companies, accuses them of deceiving public over the risks of fossil fuel use

The lawsuit, which was filed by the state's Attorney General Rob Bonta in San Francisco County Superior Court, claims the defendants have created a public nuisance, damaged natural resources and state property and have violated California law by misleading state residents with false advertising and misleading environmental marketing.

Caroll Alvarado, CNN

Fact check: Biden says he declared a national climate emergency

When a Weather Channel meteorologist asked President Biden if he'd declare a national climate emergency, he responded: "I've already done that."

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Increases in NC gas prices slowing down

The average price of gas in North Carolina is about $3.60 per gallon, according to AAA.

Fact check: Did Biden flip-flop on allowing oil drilling on federal lands?

As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised at least twice: "No more drilling on federal lands." As president, his administration approved a major new drilling project on leased federal land in Alaska.

Tom Kertscher, PolitiFact reporter

Gas prices on the rise after unexpected oil production cuts

A surprise cut in oil production could soon mean higher prices at the gas pump, and a setback in the fight against inflation.

OPEC announces plans to cut oil production

Expect to see higher gas prices as the summer approaches.

WRAL Staff

Biden expected to move ahead on a major oil drilling project in Alaska

WASHINGTON -- In one of the most consequential climate decisions of his administration, President Joe Biden is planning to greenlight an enormous $8 billion oil drilling project in the North Slope of Alaska, according to a person familiar with the decision.

Lisa Friedman, New York Times

Fact check: Hudson says Biden 'caused' energy crisis

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, tweeted: "Joe Biden's war on American energy caused this crisis and his only response has been to drain our strategic petroleum reserve to its lowest level since 1983."

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

President Joe Biden to release 15 million barrels from oil reserve in effort to lower prices

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.

Clayton names company responsible for weekend oil spill, state issues warning to avoid creek

The state health department says people should avoid contact with the water and soil near the water.

State investigating 2,000 gallon kerosene oil spill in Clayton

Clayton town officials said Saturday an accidental kerosene oil spill from a "private entity" leaked into a river near Main Street behind Clayton High School.

State investigating 2,000-gallon oil spill near Clayton High School

Clayton town officials said Saturday an accidental kerosene oil spill from a "private entity" leaked into a river near Main Street behind Clayton High School.