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Students for Fair Admissions, the group that brought the lawsuit to the Supreme Court that ended affirmative action for admissions at colleges, is now targeting West Point military academy, filing a lawsuit asserting the academy discriminates against white applicants.
Students for Fair Admissions, the group that brought the lawsuit to the Supreme Court that ended affirmative action for admissions at colleges, is now targeting West Point military academy, filing a lawsuit asserting the academy discriminates against white applicants.
 
Charlotte Airport, Spectrum Center, Other Requests Totaling Over $1 Billion in Financing Win Approval
 
Rumored House Speaker hopeful Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) released a statement Saturday morning, calling for unity among Republicans and announcing his intention to bow out of the race.
Rumored House Speaker hopeful Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) released a statement Saturday morning, calling for unity among Republicans and announcing his intention to bow out of the race.
 
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said parents should be at the center of a child’s education on Wednesday night.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said parents should be at the center of a child’s education on Wednesday night.
 
VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week.
VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week.
 
The Martin Center speaks to the N.C. Community College System’s new chief.
 
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland became visibly upset after a House lawmaker pressed him about the FBI producing a memo earlier this year that labeled so-called Radical-Traditional Catholics as potential domestic terrorists.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland became visibly upset after a House lawmaker pressed him about the FBI producing a memo earlier this year that labeled so-called Radical-Traditional Catholics as potential domestic terrorists.
 
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, around one-third of college students transfer between schools before earning their degree.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, around one-third of college students transfer between schools before earning their degree.
 
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) set up votes on a trio of key military nominations after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) threatened to force action that would begin to crack the months-long standoff over a Pentagon abortion policy.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) set up votes on a trio of key military nominations after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) threatened to force action that would begin to crack the months-long standoff over a Pentagon abortion policy.
 
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state.
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state.
 
Ukrainian officials suspended trans-identifying American junior sergeant Sarah Ashton-Cirillo from duties as a military spokesperson for the Eastern European nation after Ashton-Cirillo said critics of U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia would be “hunted down.”
Ukrainian officials suspended trans-identifying American junior sergeant Sarah Ashton-Cirillo from duties as a military spokesperson for the Eastern European nation after Ashton-Cirillo said critics of U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia would be “hunted down.”
 
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees.
 
Police said they found women’s designer clothes allegedly stolen by former Biden official Sam Brinton while executing a search warrant at his home in May.
Police said they found women’s designer clothes allegedly stolen by former Biden official Sam Brinton while executing a search warrant at his home in May.
 
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) presided over the Senate on Wednesday wearing a short-sleeve shirt, no tie, and shorts days following the controversial decision to stop enforcement of the chamber’s dress code.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) presided over the Senate on Wednesday wearing a short-sleeve shirt, no tie, and shorts days following the controversial decision to stop enforcement of the chamber’s dress code.
 
President Joe Biden is reportedly creating the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, a step pushed by gun control activists.
President Joe Biden is reportedly creating the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, a step pushed by gun control activists.
 
On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections.
On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections.
 
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 11, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand as part of a statutorily required post-election audit for the October 10 municipal elections.
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 11, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand as part of a statutorily required post-election audit for the October 10 municipal elections.
 
The Israeli Defense Force launched Operation “Iron Swords” on Saturday after declaring a state of war in response to widespread Palestinian terrorist attacks over the weekend that left numerous Israeli citizens dead or injured.
The Israeli Defense Force launched Operation “Iron Swords” on Saturday after declaring a state of war in response to widespread Palestinian terrorist attacks over the weekend that left numerous Israeli citizens dead or injured.
 
Rep. Ben Moss, R-Richmond, announced Wednesday that he is ending his 2024 primary campaign for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
Rep. Ben Moss, R-Richmond, announced Wednesday that he is ending his 2024 primary campaign for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
 
A committee of the New York City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal that could result in monuments to figures like George Washington and Christopher Columbus being taken down.
A committee of the New York City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal that could result in monuments to figures like George Washington and Christopher Columbus being taken down.
 
The CIA is planning to unleash an artificial intelligence tool to give analysts better access to sort through vast amounts of public information, according to a Bloomberg report.
The CIA is planning to unleash an artificial intelligence tool to give analysts better access to sort through vast amounts of public information, according to a Bloomberg report.
 
Wael Hana, an Egyptian national who was indicted last week on corruption charges with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday and later made his initial appearance in court.
Wael Hana, an Egyptian national who was indicted last week on corruption charges with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday and later made his initial appearance in court.
 
Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai ripped into plans by his former agency to reintroduce “net neutrality” regulations, saying that they were unnecessary and an “utter waste of time.”
Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai ripped into plans by his former agency to reintroduce “net neutrality” regulations, saying that they were unnecessary and an “utter waste of time.”
 
Hunter Biden sued the IRS on Monday over alleged violations of his privacy when agents went to Congress with details of the agency’s investigation into Biden’s taxes.
Hunter Biden sued the IRS on Monday over alleged violations of his privacy when agents went to Congress with details of the agency’s investigation into Biden’s taxes.
 
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said on Wednesday that chemotherapy has helped beat back his blood cancer.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said on Wednesday that chemotherapy has helped beat back his blood cancer.
 
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview that aired on Sunday that the federal indictment of President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, does not prove that the U.S. justice system is fair.
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview that aired on Sunday that the federal indictment of President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, does not prove that the U.S. justice system is fair.
 
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarther (R-CA) blasted President Joe Biden’s energy policies as an “attack” on American energy that is empowering our enemies.
House Speaker Kevin McCarther (R-CA) blasted President Joe Biden’s energy policies as an “attack” on American energy that is empowering our enemies.
 
Israeli secularists, furious that Orthodox Jews had erected a makeshift barrier so men and women could pray separately in Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, tore down Israeli flags strung together for the barrier and seized chairs organizers had set up
Israeli secularists, furious that Orthodox Jews had erected a makeshift barrier so men and women could pray separately in Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, tore down Israeli flags strung together for the barrier and seized chairs organizers had set up
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are recognizing SepticSmart Week Sept. 18-22, 2023.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are recognizing SepticSmart Week Sept. 18-22, 2023.
 
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