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Nine-line proposal to toughen penalties for showing obscenities to minors
Nine-line proposal to toughen penalties for showing obscenities to minors
 
Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States last week, the Chinese military is simulating attacks on “key targets” in Taiwan in a second day of drills many experts believe are intended to intimidate the small island nation.
Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States last week, the Chinese military is simulating attacks on “key targets” in Taiwan in a second day of drills many experts believe are intended to intimidate the small island nation.
 
“Thought reform” at American universities is real and terrifying.
 
The son of billionaire leftist megadonor George Soros met with top U.S. officials at the White House 14 times since President Joe Biden took office.
The son of billionaire leftist megadonor George Soros met with top U.S. officials at the White House 14 times since President Joe Biden took office.
 
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signaled Saturday that he was working to get Daniel Perry a pardon after he was convicted in a case involving self-defense.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signaled Saturday that he was working to get Daniel Perry a pardon after he was convicted in a case involving self-defense.
 
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie making over $377 million globally in its first weekend alone and a projected strong second weekend from positive word-of-mouth, the franchise kickoff is already shaping up into a juggernaut.
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie making over $377 million globally in its first weekend alone and a projected strong second weekend from positive word-of-mouth, the franchise kickoff is already shaping up into a juggernaut.
 
A Portland rioter who was previously given probation for assaulting a federal contract worker was given 12.5 years in jail for killing his 3-month-old infant child.
A Portland rioter who was previously given probation for assaulting a federal contract worker was given 12.5 years in jail for killing his 3-month-old infant child.
 
Ten years ago, in July of 2013, the Republican-led General Assembly enacted historic tax reforms. Perhaps most notably, lawmakers overhauled the state’s personal income tax, moving from a progressive multi-tiered structure to a flat, simple rate.
Ten years ago, in July of 2013, the Republican-led General Assembly enacted historic tax reforms. Perhaps most notably, lawmakers overhauled the state’s personal income tax, moving from a progressive multi-tiered structure to a flat, simple rate.
 
Developing countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the American dollar as the global reserve currency, some of which are instead turning to the Chinese yuan as the communist nation fosters a growing role for itself in the international economy.
Developing countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the American dollar as the global reserve currency, some of which are instead turning to the Chinese yuan as the communist nation fosters a growing role for itself in the international economy.
 
‘Pride and Prejudice’ closes out ECU/Loessin Playhouse spring performances
‘Pride and Prejudice’ closes out ECU/Loessin Playhouse spring performances
 
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
 
A historic discovery was made today as a brave adventurer uncovered an internet article long thought to be lost forever underneath layers upon layers of pop-up ads, privacy policies, and newsletter sign-up appeals.
A historic discovery was made today as a brave adventurer uncovered an internet article long thought to be lost forever underneath layers upon layers of pop-up ads, privacy policies, and newsletter sign-up appeals.
 
Daniel Perry, who shot and killed a man who was carrying an AK-47 at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, was found guilty of murder by a jury on Friday in Texas.
Daniel Perry, who shot and killed a man who was carrying an AK-47 at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, was found guilty of murder by a jury on Friday in Texas.
 
This summer, Beaufort County Community College will offer 38 classes through its Summer Enrichment Youth Program across Beaufort, Hyde, and Washington Counties.
This summer, Beaufort County Community College will offer 38 classes through its Summer Enrichment Youth Program across Beaufort, Hyde, and Washington Counties.
 
Sixty-three Chinese Christians who were facing expulsion back to China have been given shelter in the United States after being detained in Thailand.
Sixty-three Chinese Christians who were facing expulsion back to China have been given shelter in the United States after being detained in Thailand.
 
Temperatures rise at ground level
 
The Greenville Rose High School graduating class of 1963 met for its sixtieth reunion this weekend.

Reunion

 
The Greenville Rose High School graduating class of 1963 met for its sixtieth reunion this weekend.
 
Sabi Kumar, an Indian-American Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, slammed one of the Democrat lawmakers that was expelled this week from the legislature for allegedly making racist remarks.
Sabi Kumar, an Indian-American Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, slammed one of the Democrat lawmakers that was expelled this week from the legislature for allegedly making racist remarks.
 
Voters remain largely undecided in other key state races
 
A new Wall Street Journal poll shows more Americans are getting behind six-week abortion bans like the one that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law in the Sunshine State.
A new Wall Street Journal poll shows more Americans are getting behind six-week abortion bans like the one that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law in the Sunshine State.
 
Despite claims from conservative media pundits that President Joe Biden's tour of Ireland was a disaster due to several verbal gaffes and nonsensical statements, a group of intoxicated Irishmen released a statement saying they were able to understand every word of what Biden said.
Despite claims from conservative media pundits that President Joe Biden's tour of Ireland was a disaster due to several verbal gaffes and nonsensical statements, a group of intoxicated Irishmen released a statement saying they were able to understand every word of what Biden said.
 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) sparred with New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams over the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with an extensive criminal record, at the hands of a former Marine.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) sparred with New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams over the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with an extensive criminal record, at the hands of a former Marine.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023.
 
The House Oversight Committee has reportedly issued subpoenas to several banks to get the financial records of some of the Biden family’s associates.
The House Oversight Committee has reportedly issued subpoenas to several banks to get the financial records of some of the Biden family’s associates.
 
More than one year after the N.C. Court of Appeals struck down Greenville's red-light camera enforcement program as unconstitutional, the N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Greenville's appeal.
More than one year after the N.C. Court of Appeals struck down Greenville's red-light camera enforcement program as unconstitutional, the N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Greenville's appeal.
 
A former employee of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also known as the CFPB, sent personal data for hundreds of thousands of people to a personal email account, the agency confirmed this week.
A former employee of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also known as the CFPB, sent personal data for hundreds of thousands of people to a personal email account, the agency confirmed this week.
 
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