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An American paratrooper — who once famously delivered beer to a wounded soldier in his helmet — died on Wednesday at the age of 98.
An American paratrooper — who once famously delivered beer to a wounded soldier in his helmet — died on Wednesday at the age of 98.
 
A three-judge panel of the NC Court of Appeals will decide whether state environmental regulators followed the proper procedure when adding conditions to state animal waste permits.
A three-judge panel of the NC Court of Appeals will decide whether state environmental regulators followed the proper procedure when adding conditions to state animal waste permits.
 
The White House signaled its opposition on Monday to a House Republican bill designed to stymie migrant housing on federal lands as pressure builds for Washington to tackle the border crisis.
The White House signaled its opposition on Monday to a House Republican bill designed to stymie migrant housing on federal lands as pressure builds for Washington to tackle the border crisis.
 
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy cornered Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre during Monday’s briefing, asking whether she truly believed that the American people could feel the economy improving.
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy cornered Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre during Monday’s briefing, asking whether she truly believed that the American people could feel the economy improving.
 
A total of 2,516 NYPD officers have left so far this year.
A total of 2,516 NYPD officers have left so far this year.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in communities across the state during National Rural Health Day 2023.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in communities across the state during National Rural Health Day 2023.
 
The Biden family “brand” helped a Ukrainian energy company stay in business, a former associate of first son Hunter Biden told lawmakers this week.
The Biden family “brand” helped a Ukrainian energy company stay in business, a former associate of first son Hunter Biden told lawmakers this week.
 
A Wake County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state Republican Party's recent leadership election.
A Wake County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state Republican Party's recent leadership election.
 
A coalition of religious leaders is pushing Congress to pass financial support for Israel’s war on Hamas as well as take steps to combat anti-Semitism.
A coalition of religious leaders is pushing Congress to pass financial support for Israel’s war on Hamas as well as take steps to combat anti-Semitism.
 
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shared on Monday that he has been in contact with Rep. George Santos (R-NY) ahead of a possible expulsion vote following a scathing House Ethics Committee report.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shared on Monday that he has been in contact with Rep. George Santos (R-NY) ahead of a possible expulsion vote following a scathing House Ethics Committee report.
 
Border Patrol chiefs told lawmakers that they are seeing an historic number of illegal immigrants released into the U.S. as encounters reach record highs, according to interviews released on Sunday.
Border Patrol chiefs told lawmakers that they are seeing an historic number of illegal immigrants released into the U.S. as encounters reach record highs, according to interviews released on Sunday.
 
"This would never have happened under Donald Trump or Ronald Reagan."
 
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Interior announced that it has provided more than $468 million in fiscal year 2023 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to reduce wildfire risk, mitigate impacts and rehabilitate burned areas across the country.
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Interior announced that it has provided more than $468 million in fiscal year 2023 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to reduce wildfire risk, mitigate impacts and rehabilitate burned areas across the country.
 
A U.S. Destroyer took five individuals into custody on Sunday after they attempted a terrorist hijacking of an Israeli owned tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
A U.S. Destroyer took five individuals into custody on Sunday after they attempted a terrorist hijacking of an Israeli owned tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
 
With the Thanksgiving holiday weekend coming to an end, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced his plan for a quick vote on President Joe Biden’s request for roughly $106 billion in funds for Israel, Ukraine, and other national security priorities.
With the Thanksgiving holiday weekend coming to an end, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced his plan for a quick vote on President Joe Biden’s request for roughly $106 billion in funds for Israel, Ukraine, and other national security priorities.
 
Congresswoman and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC5) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced legislation Tuesday that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that would cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
Congresswoman and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC5) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced legislation Tuesday that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that would cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
 
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani dodged a question during an interview over the weekend about what would happen to Hamas’ leaders that are living inside the country.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani dodged a question during an interview over the weekend about what would happen to Hamas’ leaders that are living inside the country.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — The following are 10 reminders as candidate filing begins next week:
Raleigh, N.C. — The following are 10 reminders as candidate filing begins next week:
 
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) raised concerns over the weekend about the way that the Biden administration has gone about conducting negotiations with Qatar
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) raised concerns over the weekend about the way that the Biden administration has gone about conducting negotiations with Qatar
 
A third group of Israeli hostages arrived back in Israel on Sunday evening as part of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas terrorists.
A third group of Israeli hostages arrived back in Israel on Sunday evening as part of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas terrorists.
 
Even if good policy, not every reform belongs in a budget bill.
 
A massive cargo ship owned by an Israeli billionaire was reportedly the victim of an Iranian terrorist attack on Friday in the Indian Ocean.
A massive cargo ship owned by an Israeli billionaire was reportedly the victim of an Iranian terrorist attack on Friday in the Indian Ocean.
 
Russia has forced its neighbor Finland to close most of its border crossings after sending hundreds of migrants — mostly from the Middle East — into the Nordic country, according to the Finnish government.
Russia has forced its neighbor Finland to close most of its border crossings after sending hundreds of migrants — mostly from the Middle East — into the Nordic country, according to the Finnish government.
 
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was reportedly stabbed in prison by another inmate on Friday, resulting in serious injury.
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was reportedly stabbed in prison by another inmate on Friday, resulting in serious injury.
 
Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Retired IRGC General Ezzatollah Zarghami said during an interview this week that he personally visited Hamas’ underground tunnels inside Gaza to teach them how to use Iranian rockets.
Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Retired IRGC General Ezzatollah Zarghami said during an interview this week that he personally visited Hamas’ underground tunnels inside Gaza to teach them how to use Iranian rockets.
 
House Republicans have opened a probe into suspected Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns targeting the State Department and the Commerce Department after hackers gained access to federal government communications.
House Republicans have opened a probe into suspected Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns targeting the State Department and the Commerce Department after hackers gained access to federal government communications.
 
President Joe Biden claimed during a press conference on Friday that the reason Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 Israelis on October 7 was because he was getting ready to bring peace to the Middle East.
President Joe Biden claimed during a press conference on Friday that the reason Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 Israelis on October 7 was because he was getting ready to bring peace to the Middle East.
 
Five Asheville-area residents are suing the city in federal court for refusing to appoint them to the local Human Relations Commission. The residents claim they were rejected because they are white.
Five Asheville-area residents are suing the city in federal court for refusing to appoint them to the local Human Relations Commission. The residents claim they were rejected because they are white.
 
Palestinian women and minors who were released by Israel on Friday instantly embraced the flag of the Hamas terrorist group after they were freed into Judea and Samaria.
Palestinian women and minors who were released by Israel on Friday instantly embraced the flag of the Hamas terrorist group after they were freed into Judea and Samaria.
 
U.S. officials began expressing concern this week about a new outbreak in respiratory illnesses in China that have sent a surge of children to the hospital.
U.S. officials began expressing concern this week about a new outbreak in respiratory illnesses in China that have sent a surge of children to the hospital.
 
The University of Southern California (USC) has barred an economics professor from campus after he spoke out against Hamas at a pro-Palestinian rally.
The University of Southern California (USC) has barred an economics professor from campus after he spoke out against Hamas at a pro-Palestinian rally.
 
After the Washington Post, whose anti-Israel bias has been noted for decades, twisted the story of Israel protecting Palestinian babies from Gaza in Israeli hospitals to instead focus on the children’s mothers being separated from their children
After the Washington Post, whose anti-Israel bias has been noted for decades, twisted the story of Israel protecting Palestinian babies from Gaza in Israeli hospitals to instead focus on the children’s mothers being separated from their children
 
The state Revenue Department has filed a brief with North Carolina's highest court defending its decision to block a tax exemption related to equipment purchased to make asphalt.
The state Revenue Department has filed a brief with North Carolina's highest court defending its decision to block a tax exemption related to equipment purchased to make asphalt.
 
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