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Lawyers for state legislative leaders have signaled they intend to seek another state Supreme Court review of the Leandro education funding case.
Lawyers for state legislative leaders have signaled they intend to seek another state Supreme Court review of the Leandro education funding case.
 
It was a quiet Sunday morning when the Japanese attack planes — known as “Zeros” because their wings were marked with the same solitary red circle that appears on the Japanese flag — appeared over the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.
It was a quiet Sunday morning when the Japanese attack planes — known as “Zeros” because their wings were marked with the same solitary red circle that appears on the Japanese flag — appeared over the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.
 
Apparently responding to the widespread anti-Semitism that has ballooned on campus since the Hamas massacre of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, Palantir Technologies announced on Thursday that they would set aside 180 positions for Jewish students
Apparently responding to the widespread anti-Semitism that has ballooned on campus since the Hamas massacre of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, Palantir Technologies announced on Thursday that they would set aside 180 positions for Jewish students
 
Federal Judge William Osteen criticized state Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls and the state Judicial Standards Commission on Friday for "inflammatory" language in recent court filings.
Federal Judge William Osteen criticized state Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls and the state Judicial Standards Commission on Friday for "inflammatory" language in recent court filings.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie during Wednesday night’s debate over remarks that he made about parents needing to be the ones who determine whether or not their children are able to receive transgender treatments while they are minors.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie during Wednesday night’s debate over remarks that he made about parents needing to be the ones who determine whether or not their children are able to receive transgender treatments while they are minors.
 
The shooter who murdered three people and injured a fourth person at the University of Nevada Las Vegas on Wednesday was identified as a professor who recently applied for a job at the school, according to police sources.
The shooter who murdered three people and injured a fourth person at the University of Nevada Las Vegas on Wednesday was identified as a professor who recently applied for a job at the school, according to police sources.
 
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley slammed presidents at some of America’s most prestigious universities for failing to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews on their college campuses.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley slammed presidents at some of America’s most prestigious universities for failing to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews on their college campuses.
 
Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing new plagiarism allegations, following accusations earlier this week that she had plagiarized portions of her 1997 Ph.D. dissertation and three other published works.
Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing new plagiarism allegations, following accusations earlier this week that she had plagiarized portions of her 1997 Ph.D. dissertation and three other published works.
 
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday night in Alabama over recent remarks that she made about anonymous social media accounts.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday night in Alabama over recent remarks that she made about anonymous social media accounts.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during Wednesday night’s debate in Alabama on the issue of transgender treatments for minors.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during Wednesday night’s debate in Alabama on the issue of transgender treatments for minors.
 
In a lecture at Clemson University, Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles argued that IVF and surrogacy are rife with moral hazards and have effectively transformed human children into “commodities to be bought and sold.”
In a lecture at Clemson University, Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles argued that IVF and surrogacy are rife with moral hazards and have effectively transformed human children into “commodities to be bought and sold.”
 
The GOP-led House opted on Wednesday to advance a resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional office building.
The GOP-led House opted on Wednesday to advance a resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional office building.
 
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would have protected kids from irreversible transgender surgeries and hormone procedures.
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would have protected kids from irreversible transgender surgeries and hormone procedures.
 
“Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate your code of conduct or rules regarding bullying and harassment?”
“Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate your code of conduct or rules regarding bullying and harassment?”
 
Law enforcement officials in the state of Nevada thwarted an Islamic terrorist attack late last week involving a teenager who said he was targeting “zionists.”
Law enforcement officials in the state of Nevada thwarted an Islamic terrorist attack late last week involving a teenager who said he was targeting “zionists.”
 
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s candidacy for president is receiving financial backing from top Democratic donor Reid Hoffman.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s candidacy for president is receiving financial backing from top Democratic donor Reid Hoffman.
 
Republican leaders have confirmed a new strategy that is expected to get Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, the casinos he wants.
Republican leaders have confirmed a new strategy that is expected to get Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, the casinos he wants.
 
During testimony before Congress on Tuesday, top NCAA swimmer-turned-advocate Riley Gaines responded to the suggestion of another witness that athletes like Gaines learn to “lose gracefully.”
During testimony before Congress on Tuesday, top NCAA swimmer-turned-advocate Riley Gaines responded to the suggestion of another witness that athletes like Gaines learn to “lose gracefully.”
 
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned this week that the United States is facing a heightened threat level from foreign terrorist organizations that can exploit the southern border following Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel.
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned this week that the United States is facing a heightened threat level from foreign terrorist organizations that can exploit the southern border following Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel.
 
Former US Sen. Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina died Thursday at home in Clinton, North Carolina. A former Democrat-turned-Republican, Faircloth was a prominent figure in Tar Heel politics for more than half a century.
Former US Sen. Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina died Thursday at home in Clinton, North Carolina. A former Democrat-turned-Republican, Faircloth was a prominent figure in Tar Heel politics for more than half a century.
 
The Daily Wire, The Federalist, and the state of Texas joined on Tuesday in a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department, alleging that the government agency funded censorship technology designed to bankrupt domestic media outlets with disfavored political opinions.
The Daily Wire, The Federalist, and the state of Texas joined on Tuesday in a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department, alleging that the government agency funded censorship technology designed to bankrupt domestic media outlets with disfavored political opinions.
 
Jewish students at Northeastern University in Boston encountered an anti-Israel demonstration taking place in their campus center as they tried to enter the building to attend a Shabbat dinner.
Jewish students at Northeastern University in Boston encountered an anti-Israel demonstration taking place in their campus center as they tried to enter the building to attend a Shabbat dinner.
 
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2023-2024 flu season.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2023-2024 flu season.
 
Three top American University presidents balked during a congressional hearing on Tuesday when questioned several times if students calling for the “genocide of Jews” warrants a violation of their respective campus’ codes of conduct.
Three top American University presidents balked during a congressional hearing on Tuesday when questioned several times if students calling for the “genocide of Jews” warrants a violation of their respective campus’ codes of conduct.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ripped a reporter on Tuesday who suggested that Muslims are facing a similar threat level as Jews are right now in the wake of Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack against Israel.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ripped a reporter on Tuesday who suggested that Muslims are facing a similar threat level as Jews are right now in the wake of Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack against Israel.
 
The city of Asheville has moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by five white applicants for the city's Human Relations Commission. The city disputes the plaintiffs' argument that they were rejected because of their race.
The city of Asheville has moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by five white applicants for the city's Human Relations Commission. The city disputes the plaintiffs' argument that they were rejected because of their race.
 
President Joe Biden said he is “not sure” he would be running for re-election in 2024 if former President Donald Trump was not also seeking a second term.
President Joe Biden said he is “not sure” he would be running for re-election in 2024 if former President Donald Trump was not also seeking a second term.
 
A Republican appointed to North Carolina's new eight-member state elections board wants to intervene in Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit against the board.
A Republican appointed to North Carolina's new eight-member state elections board wants to intervene in Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit against the board.
 
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville reportedly loosened his grip on holding Senate approval for military promotions en masse after months of blocking them until the Pentagon makes internal changes to its abortion policy.
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville reportedly loosened his grip on holding Senate approval for military promotions en masse after months of blocking them until the Pentagon makes internal changes to its abortion policy.
 
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to “strongly condemn” the rise of anti-Semitism “in the United States and around the world” — and while the measure passed 311-14, nearly 100 House Democrats voted “present.”
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to “strongly condemn” the rise of anti-Semitism “in the United States and around the world” — and while the measure passed 311-14, nearly 100 House Democrats voted “present.”
 
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