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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas slammed a hit piece from a left-wing publication this week that sought to portray him as being corrupt because he vacationed with a close friend who paid for the trips.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas slammed a hit piece from a left-wing publication this week that sought to portray him as being corrupt because he vacationed with a close friend who paid for the trips.
 
Left-wing media personality Charlamagne Tha God flamed the Democratic Party this week over reports that the party may not allow 80-year-old President Joe Biden to face primary challengers in his 2024 re-election campaign.
Left-wing media personality Charlamagne Tha God flamed the Democratic Party this week over reports that the party may not allow 80-year-old President Joe Biden to face primary challengers in his 2024 re-election campaign.
 
This week, Republicans gain an official supermajority in the NC General Assembly, school choice is on the move, and Fairness in Women’s Sports gets on base in NC.
This week, Republicans gain an official supermajority in the NC General Assembly, school choice is on the move, and Fairness in Women’s Sports gets on base in NC.
 
The U.S. military released new details Monday afternoon about another mysterious balloon that recently flew over Hawaii late last week.
The U.S. military released new details Monday afternoon about another mysterious balloon that recently flew over Hawaii late last week.
 
A North Carolina Senate bill was introduced Thursday that would prevent biologically female high school athletes from being forced to compete against biological males in sports designated for females.
A North Carolina Senate bill was introduced Thursday that would prevent biologically female high school athletes from being forced to compete against biological males in sports designated for females.
 
Swimming champ Riley Gaines spent a harrowing night barricaded in a safe room Thursday after radical transgender activists swarmed her when she visited San Francisco State University to advocate for the rights of female athletes.
Swimming champ Riley Gaines spent a harrowing night barricaded in a safe room Thursday after radical transgender activists swarmed her when she visited San Francisco State University to advocate for the rights of female athletes.
 
In the era where politics has become increasingly tribalistic, we seldom see significant bi-partisan support from leadership within both parties. The Reorganization and Economic Development Act, House Bill 346, is one exception.
In the era where politics has become increasingly tribalistic, we seldom see significant bi-partisan support from leadership within both parties. The Reorganization and Economic Development Act, House Bill 346, is one exception.
 
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is seeking FDA approval for a first-of-its-kind vaccine aimed at protecting infants from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but trial data shows the shot failed to meet one of its two main goals.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is seeking FDA approval for a first-of-its-kind vaccine aimed at protecting infants from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but trial data shows the shot failed to meet one of its two main goals.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a defamation case connected to protests of the 2016 gubernatorial election.
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a defamation case connected to protests of the 2016 gubernatorial election.
 
Dana Rivers killed three people in 2016 and burned their house to hide the evidence.
Dana Rivers killed three people in 2016 and burned their house to hide the evidence.
 
Day sheds light on the rate of violent crimes against Indigenous women across the state
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected two convicted murderers' claims that racial bias in jury selection tainted their trials.
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected two convicted murderers' claims that racial bias in jury selection tainted their trials.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has decided not to rule on the merits of a fired Durham police sergeant's lawsuit against the city. The decision prompted dissents from both Democratic justices.
The N.C. Supreme Court has decided not to rule on the merits of a fired Durham police sergeant's lawsuit against the city. The decision prompted dissents from both Democratic justices.
 
The Arctic Institute issued a call for researchers to submit papers for a series examining “heteronormativity” in the far northern portion of the planet.
The Arctic Institute issued a call for researchers to submit papers for a series examining “heteronormativity” in the far northern portion of the planet.
 
A former Manhattan prosecutor must testify to the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee about the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
A former Manhattan prosecutor must testify to the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee about the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
 
A program that helped 1.6 million children get healthy food for the last three years is coming to an end, NCDHHS announced today.
A program that helped 1.6 million children get healthy food for the last three years is coming to an end, NCDHHS announced today.
 
A California bill would take the power to set their own curriculum away from local school districts and instead grant it to the state — and potentially steer profits to the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A California bill would take the power to set their own curriculum away from local school districts and instead grant it to the state — and potentially steer profits to the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
 
A loud heckler disrupted a recent event featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), shouting at her and calling her a “warmonger” and a “sad old drunk” before security had him removed from the venue.
A loud heckler disrupted a recent event featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), shouting at her and calling her a “warmonger” and a “sad old drunk” before security had him removed from the venue.
 
The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
 
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, defying threats from China attempting to pressure and internationally isolate the island from the Chinese Communist Party rule.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, defying threats from China attempting to pressure and internationally isolate the island from the Chinese Communist Party rule.
 
Parents fighting diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities at a Charlotte private school are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take their case.
Parents fighting diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities at a Charlotte private school are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take their case.
 
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to officials in China requesting Beijing’s help in stemming the flow of fentanyl into Mexico.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to officials in China requesting Beijing’s help in stemming the flow of fentanyl into Mexico.
 
The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines.
The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines.
 
On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed that President Joe Biden will successfully lessen the impact of surprise oil production cuts from OPEC on gas prices.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed that President Joe Biden will successfully lessen the impact of surprise oil production cuts from OPEC on gas prices.
 
It looks like even the Oakland Athletics are joining the mass exodus of Californians fleeing for a better life.
It looks like even the Oakland Athletics are joining the mass exodus of Californians fleeing for a better life.
 
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
 
Former President Donald Trump scored another endorsement from a U.S. senator after he arrived in New York to be arraigned on criminal charges.
Former President Donald Trump scored another endorsement from a U.S. senator after he arrived in New York to be arraigned on criminal charges.
 
The North Carolina House Elections Committee passed a bill April 4 that would shore up election rules headed into the 2024 general election.
The North Carolina House Elections Committee passed a bill April 4 that would shore up election rules headed into the 2024 general election.
 
King Charles is busy preparing for his coronation in a few weeks, which will include a cross containing shards of wood from the cross that’s believed to have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.
King Charles is busy preparing for his coronation in a few weeks, which will include a cross containing shards of wood from the cross that’s believed to have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a Charlotte police officer's attempt to claim qualified immunity in a lawsuit linked to her fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin in 2019.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a Charlotte police officer's attempt to claim qualified immunity in a lawsuit linked to her fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin in 2019.
 
North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham is defecting from the Democratic Party, joining the GOP, and delivering Republicans supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham is defecting from the Democratic Party, joining the GOP, and delivering Republicans supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
 
A man challenging a Triangle TV station's reliance on the "fair report privilege" is taking his case to the N.C. Supreme Court.
A man challenging a Triangle TV station's reliance on the "fair report privilege" is taking his case to the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Pressed by a teenage Swedish girl, President Joe Biden is trying to clean up the world.
 
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