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A report just made public from the inspector general for the Department of Defense shows that the U.S. could not track all of the weapons and military equipment it had sent to Ukraine even as criminal gangs in the country have illicitly obtained military weapons.
A report just made public from the inspector general for the Department of Defense shows that the U.S. could not track all of the weapons and military equipment it had sent to Ukraine even as criminal gangs in the country have illicitly obtained military weapons.
 
The brother of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player convicted of murder in 2015, was arrested last week for allegedly plotting shootings at two college campuses.
The brother of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player convicted of murder in 2015, was arrested last week for allegedly plotting shootings at two college campuses.
 
According to a new report, flight delays and cancellations will plague the airline industry for the next ten years due to the shortage in the aviation industry of commercial pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers.
According to a new report, flight delays and cancellations will plague the airline industry for the next ten years due to the shortage in the aviation industry of commercial pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers.
 
Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged former President Donald Trump with additional criminal counts in his investigation into Trump’s handling of classified U.S. material after leaving office.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged former President Donald Trump with additional criminal counts in his investigation into Trump’s handling of classified U.S. material after leaving office.
 
The University of Texas at Austin will host workshops on “affirming LGBTQIA+ people” and LGBT allyship, which warn of “heterosexual” and “monosexual” privilege.
The University of Texas at Austin will host workshops on “affirming LGBTQIA+ people” and LGBT allyship, which warn of “heterosexual” and “monosexual” privilege.
 
A close friend of the Biden family — one who even referred to Hunter Biden, on occasion, as “brother” — appears to have worked in the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office at the time that the probe into the president’s embattled son began.
A close friend of the Biden family — one who even referred to Hunter Biden, on occasion, as “brother” — appears to have worked in the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office at the time that the probe into the president’s embattled son began.
 
The widow of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef sent out a tribute to her late husband after he was found dead on Monday in a pond near the Obama family estate in Martha’s Vineyard.
The widow of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef sent out a tribute to her late husband after he was found dead on Monday in a pond near the Obama family estate in Martha’s Vineyard.
 
In 2020, an unprecedented 67 children ages 0-18 died by suicide in North Carolina.
 
Senate Bill 749, “No Partisan Advantage in Elections,” passed along party lines in the North Carolina Senate and now moves on to the state House.
Senate Bill 749, “No Partisan Advantage in Elections,” passed along party lines in the North Carolina Senate and now moves on to the state House.
 
Two out of three U.S. voters have declared that President Joe Biden, 80, might be just a tad too mature to run in 2024. Americans think it’s high time he step aside and let younger Democrats fight it out for the nomination, according to a new poll.
Two out of three U.S. voters have declared that President Joe Biden, 80, might be just a tad too mature to run in 2024. Americans think it’s high time he step aside and let younger Democrats fight it out for the nomination, according to a new poll.
 
Former President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden in an interview that aired Sunday over the United States’ current weak posture toward China.
Former President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden in an interview that aired Sunday over the United States’ current weak posture toward China.
 
The gravy train keeps flowing for Congresswoman Cori ‘Defund The Police’ Bush’s (D-MO) bodyguard hubby. A new report indicates that he has received thousands of dollars for private security and “wage expenses” from Bush’s campaign.
The gravy train keeps flowing for Congresswoman Cori ‘Defund The Police’ Bush’s (D-MO) bodyguard hubby. A new report indicates that he has received thousands of dollars for private security and “wage expenses” from Bush’s campaign.
 
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ripped into House Democrats over their “hypocrisy” on anti-Semitism in their attempts to shut him down during his testimony during a House hearing this week on censorship.
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ripped into House Democrats over their “hypocrisy” on anti-Semitism in their attempts to shut him down during his testimony during a House hearing this week on censorship.
 
A massive wildfire decimated the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui this week, leaving behind scenes that are indistinguishable from a war zone.
A massive wildfire decimated the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui this week, leaving behind scenes that are indistinguishable from a war zone.
 
Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, accusing Moore of helping to break up Lassiter’s marriage.
Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, accusing Moore of helping to break up Lassiter’s marriage.
 
Nurses in Kentucky were told they could face “discipline” after they were mandated to take an implicit bias training that claimed there is a “history of racism in healthcare.”
Nurses in Kentucky were told they could face “discipline” after they were mandated to take an implicit bias training that claimed there is a “history of racism in healthcare.”
 
The DeSantis campaign today released a new ad highlighting Ron DeSantis’ service to the nation. DeSantis would be the first veteran to serve in a war to be elected president since 1988.
The DeSantis campaign today released a new ad highlighting Ron DeSantis’ service to the nation. DeSantis would be the first veteran to serve in a war to be elected president since 1988.
 
House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said on Thursday that he anticipates recommending up to 10 criminal referrals against Hunter Biden, including charges related to prostitution and his overseas business deals.
House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said on Thursday that he anticipates recommending up to 10 criminal referrals against Hunter Biden, including charges related to prostitution and his overseas business deals.
 
On Monday, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) unveiled a billboard advertisement campaign intended to show and spread support for law enforcement in the state.
On Monday, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) unveiled a billboard advertisement campaign intended to show and spread support for law enforcement in the state.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
 
"Tranq" causes skin lesions that look like flesh is being eaten off.
"Tranq" causes skin lesions that look like flesh is being eaten off.
 
Felon voting advocates are turning to a federal court for help after the N.C. Supreme Court ruled against them in April.
Felon voting advocates are turning to a federal court for help after the N.C. Supreme Court ruled against them in April.
 
Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID.
Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID.
 
Border Patrol reported a spike in illegal aliens on the terror watch list attempting to cross the southern border into the United States in fiscal year 2023.
Border Patrol reported a spike in illegal aliens on the terror watch list attempting to cross the southern border into the United States in fiscal year 2023.
 
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that he directed the agency to avoid the use of “illegal alien” when referring to foreign nationals who come into the United States illegally.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that he directed the agency to avoid the use of “illegal alien” when referring to foreign nationals who come into the United States illegally.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
 
Senate Republicans blasted the “open border” policies of President Joe Biden during a Thursday press conference, saying that his policies were allowing sex trafficking and the flow of drugs across the border.
Senate Republicans blasted the “open border” policies of President Joe Biden during a Thursday press conference, saying that his policies were allowing sex trafficking and the flow of drugs across the border.
 
Male members of Canada’s Parliament were mocked after parading around in hot pink heels to show their support for women victims of domestic abuse.
Male members of Canada’s Parliament were mocked after parading around in hot pink heels to show their support for women victims of domestic abuse.
 
Attorneys representing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his second-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd in 2020.
Attorneys representing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his second-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd in 2020.
 
Department leaders will span across America to highlight the law’s historic investments
 
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Protesters who are eligible for a payout can receive $9,950.
 
A federal judge denied “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley’s motion to vacate his January 6 conviction after withheld security footage showed Capitol Police officers appearing to escort him throughout the building.
A federal judge denied “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley’s motion to vacate his January 6 conviction after withheld security footage showed Capitol Police officers appearing to escort him throughout the building.
 
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