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Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists based in Yemen continued to disrupt international commerce by attacking large shipping vessels late this week that were passing through the Red Sea.
Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists based in Yemen continued to disrupt international commerce by attacking large shipping vessels late this week that were passing through the Red Sea.
 
The Associated Press was mocked on social media Wednesday after publishing an article blaming conservatives for using plagiarism as a new “weapon” after Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned amid extensive plagiarism allegations.
The Associated Press was mocked on social media Wednesday after publishing an article blaming conservatives for using plagiarism as a new “weapon” after Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned amid extensive plagiarism allegations.
 
85,000 veterans and their family members are buried there; also fourteen recipients of the Medal of Honor.
 
James Bennet, now a columnist at The Economist, excoriated his former employer, The New York Times, in a damning tell-all about his exit from the Gray Lady.
James Bennet, now a columnist at The Economist, excoriated his former employer, The New York Times, in a damning tell-all about his exit from the Gray Lady.
 
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) further angered the far-left-wing of the Democrat Party this week after declaring that he was not a progressive Democrat.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) further angered the far-left-wing of the Democrat Party this week after declaring that he was not a progressive Democrat.
 
A Republican candidate in the 2024 race for North Carolina’s next attorney general has changed course and has decided to run for a different office.
A Republican candidate in the 2024 race for North Carolina’s next attorney general has changed course and has decided to run for a different office.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called on former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley this week to publicly state whether she would accept a vice presidential nomination from former President Donald Trump, should he win the GOP primary nomination.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called on former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley this week to publicly state whether she would accept a vice presidential nomination from former President Donald Trump, should he win the GOP primary nomination.
 
The US Supreme Court will consider Tuesday two petitions related to North Carolina's so-called "ag-gag law."
The US Supreme Court will consider Tuesday two petitions related to North Carolina's so-called "ag-gag law."
 
As the Biden administration has avoided confronting Islamic Houthis in Yemen aligned with Iran who are impeding navigation in the Middle East, two of the world’s largest container shipping lines announced on Friday they have paused transits through the Red Sea.
As the Biden administration has avoided confronting Islamic Houthis in Yemen aligned with Iran who are impeding navigation in the Middle East, two of the world’s largest container shipping lines announced on Friday they have paused transits through the Red Sea.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill on Friday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
The North Carolina General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill on Friday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
 
He has been charged with 4th-degree criminal mischief.
 
This week, Arkansas GOP senator Tom Cotton, a staunch supporter of the state of Israel and an equally staunch foe of Israel’s mortal enemy Iran, introduced a Senate resolution condemning the slogan, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.”
This week, Arkansas GOP senator Tom Cotton, a staunch supporter of the state of Israel and an equally staunch foe of Israel’s mortal enemy Iran, introduced a Senate resolution condemning the slogan, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.”
 
A former FBI counterintelligence official who played a role in the Trump-Russia collusion probe was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday for accepting payments from a billionaire Russian oligarch who is under U.S. sanctions.
A former FBI counterintelligence official who played a role in the Trump-Russia collusion probe was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday for accepting payments from a billionaire Russian oligarch who is under U.S. sanctions.
 
An investigation by Israeli media has reportedly found that Hamas terrorists used chemical weapons to suffocate Israeli soldiers stationed at the Nahal Oz surveillance control center on October 7.
An investigation by Israeli media has reportedly found that Hamas terrorists used chemical weapons to suffocate Israeli soldiers stationed at the Nahal Oz surveillance control center on October 7.
 
Seven people, including at least four suspected Hamas terrorists, were arrested in three European countries this week for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks against Jews.
Seven people, including at least four suspected Hamas terrorists, were arrested in three European countries this week for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks against Jews.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion, who is newly eligible, ways to apply and which qualified immigration statuses are eligible for health care coverage
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion, who is newly eligible, ways to apply and which qualified immigration statuses are eligible for health care coverage
 
Vinfast issued an earnings report for the second quarter of 2023 on Thursday, and the news is not good for the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker.
Vinfast issued an earnings report for the second quarter of 2023 on Thursday, and the news is not good for the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker.
 
California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared on late night television on Wednesday to bash Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after getting walloped by the Republican presidential candidate during a recent debate.
California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared on late night television on Wednesday to bash Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after getting walloped by the Republican presidential candidate during a recent debate.
 
Local teachers union calls out umbrella organization for passing organization that will provoke anti-semitism
 
Mark Robinson has been leading significantly in the polls since he announced his 2024 run in the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, including a Civitas poll in August.
Mark Robinson has been leading significantly in the polls since he announced his 2024 run in the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, including a Civitas poll in August.
 
A federal prosecutor who allegedly placed constraints on the years-long investigation into Hunter Biden said she has parted ways with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
A federal prosecutor who allegedly placed constraints on the years-long investigation into Hunter Biden said she has parted ways with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2024.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2024.
 
The developers of Colony Ridge, the controversial Texas community that has become a magnet for illegal immigrants, have used a powerful local government board to award more than $16 million in taxpayer funds to a private paving company
The developers of Colony Ridge, the controversial Texas community that has become a magnet for illegal immigrants, have used a powerful local government board to award more than $16 million in taxpayer funds to a private paving company
 
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy battled with CNN’s Abby Phillip during a Wednesday night town hall on the network over remarks that he has made about the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy battled with CNN’s Abby Phillip during a Wednesday night town hall on the network over remarks that he has made about the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
 
The U.S. government’s terrorist watchlist holds the names of around two million people who are viewed as potential threats, a number nearly two times higher than it was just six years ago, according to a CBS News report.
The U.S. government’s terrorist watchlist holds the names of around two million people who are viewed as potential threats, a number nearly two times higher than it was just six years ago, according to a CBS News report.
 
Congress passed the annual defense policy bill this week, authorizing $886 billion for a host of national security programs for the current fiscal year that began on October 1 — about 3% higher than the previous year’s levels.
Congress passed the annual defense policy bill this week, authorizing $886 billion for a host of national security programs for the current fiscal year that began on October 1 — about 3% higher than the previous year’s levels.
 
First Lady Jill Biden and the White House were blasted for what’s been called a “bizarre,” “freaky,” and “cringey” White House Christmas Video — which many have compared to something one might see coming out of the Capitol District in the “Hunger Games” movies.
First Lady Jill Biden and the White House were blasted for what’s been called a “bizarre,” “freaky,” and “cringey” White House Christmas Video — which many have compared to something one might see coming out of the Capitol District in the “Hunger Games” movies.
 
On Thursday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a high school teacher who was fired for refusing to use pronouns that didn’t match a student’s biological sex could have his lawsuit against the local school board reinstated.
On Thursday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a high school teacher who was fired for refusing to use pronouns that didn’t match a student’s biological sex could have his lawsuit against the local school board reinstated.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is joining southeastern states, insurers and national leaders in health care and public health for a collaborative effort to combat the congenital syphilis crisis.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is joining southeastern states, insurers and national leaders in health care and public health for a collaborative effort to combat the congenital syphilis crisis.
 
The new fall season in North Carolina is not only ushering in a change in the weather but a possible change in redistricting for the state as well.
The new fall season in North Carolina is not only ushering in a change in the weather but a possible change in redistricting for the state as well.
 
Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing criticism after a member of her administration sent out an email invitation for a Christmas party that excluded white officials.
Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing criticism after a member of her administration sent out an email invitation for a Christmas party that excluded white officials.
 
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