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Suicide is a statewide and national public health crisis impacting people of all ages across all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Suicide awareness is key to saving lives, and with September recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide is a statewide and national public health crisis impacting people of all ages across all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Suicide awareness is key to saving lives, and with September recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
 
Texas will be allowed to keep its floating border barrier deterring illegal crossings across the Rio Grande thanks to a Thursday ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Texas will be allowed to keep its floating border barrier deterring illegal crossings across the Rio Grande thanks to a Thursday ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
Joe Biden, who had a history of plagiarism already, reportedly plagiarized again in an article he initially wrote for the Harvard Journal on Legislation in 2000 — and the editors covered for him by fixing the article before they published it.
Joe Biden, who had a history of plagiarism already, reportedly plagiarized again in an article he initially wrote for the Harvard Journal on Legislation in 2000 — and the editors covered for him by fixing the article before they published it.
 
The Martin Center has assembled UNC institutions’ reports to the legislature.
 
As I have said many times — and will continue to say — we don’t like to let facts get in the way of a good emotional time here in America.
As I have said many times — and will continue to say — we don’t like to let facts get in the way of a good emotional time here in America.
 
On Tuesday, for the second year in a row, North Carolina earned the top spot in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” rankings out of all 50 states.
On Tuesday, for the second year in a row, North Carolina earned the top spot in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” rankings out of all 50 states.
 
A former senior FBI official told House lawmakers the bureau conducted an internal audit after losing track of how many informants and other sources were involved in the January 6 U.S. Capitol breach.
A former senior FBI official told House lawmakers the bureau conducted an internal audit after losing track of how many informants and other sources were involved in the January 6 U.S. Capitol breach.
 
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) announced on Thursday that his panel is investigating alleged prosecutorial misconduct in special counsel Jack Smith’s documents case against former President Donald Trump and two of his aides.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) announced on Thursday that his panel is investigating alleged prosecutorial misconduct in special counsel Jack Smith’s documents case against former President Donald Trump and two of his aides.
 
In addition to paid parental leave, Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of NC, calls for raises and lower healthcare costs.
In addition to paid parental leave, Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of NC, calls for raises and lower healthcare costs.
 
Former President Donald Trump’s massive lead in the Republican primary has grown even larger, according to the latest Real Clear Politics polling average.
Former President Donald Trump’s massive lead in the Republican primary has grown even larger, according to the latest Real Clear Politics polling average.
 
Lawyers for Hunter Biden are set to meet with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials next week to discuss the criminal inquiry into the president’s adult son, according to a new report.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden are set to meet with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials next week to discuss the criminal inquiry into the president’s adult son, according to a new report.
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he cannot recall whether he spoke with anyone at the FBI’s headquarters about the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden, the son of the president.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he cannot recall whether he spoke with anyone at the FBI’s headquarters about the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden, the son of the president.
 
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few
 
The founders of Moms for Liberty, a parental rights group, plan to sue the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for defamation after it labeled the coalition an extremist group.
The founders of Moms for Liberty, a parental rights group, plan to sue the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for defamation after it labeled the coalition an extremist group.
 
Former President Donald Trump declined to answer during an interview this week whether he ordered anyone to move boxes at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last year to hide evidence from investigators in the criminal investigation into his alleged handling of classified U.S. intelligence
Former President Donald Trump declined to answer during an interview this week whether he ordered anyone to move boxes at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last year to hide evidence from investigators in the criminal investigation into his alleged handling of classified U.S. intelligence
 
Comedian Bill Maher slammed the media for not covering the scandals involving Hunter Biden, noting that if former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., engaged in the same behavior it would be covered constantly.
Comedian Bill Maher slammed the media for not covering the scandals involving Hunter Biden, noting that if former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., engaged in the same behavior it would be covered constantly.
 
Everyone 6-months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot.
Everyone 6-months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot.
 
Members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees are asking questions and offering pushback to university administrators following a “surprise” announcement last week
Members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees are asking questions and offering pushback to university administrators following a “surprise” announcement last week
 
Democratic legislators in California are pushing to establish diversity audits of gubernatorial appointments.
Democratic legislators in California are pushing to establish diversity audits of gubernatorial appointments.
 
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump is liable for allegedly making defamatory remarks about writer E. Jean Carroll after she first publicly accused him four years ago of sexually assaulting her at a Manhattan department store during the mid-1990s.
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump is liable for allegedly making defamatory remarks about writer E. Jean Carroll after she first publicly accused him four years ago of sexually assaulting her at a Manhattan department store during the mid-1990s.
 
North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are among a contingent of 10 Republican senators seeking answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about seven “service centers” with ties to the Chinese Communist Party operating across the U.S.
North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are among a contingent of 10 Republican senators seeking answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about seven “service centers” with ties to the Chinese Communist Party operating across the U.S.
 
Border facilities are slammed with migrants and officials are mass releasing immigrants into the U.S. interior while thousands more stream into the country.
Border facilities are slammed with migrants and officials are mass releasing immigrants into the U.S. interior while thousands more stream into the country.
 
A report by the left-wing North Carolina Justice Center claims to have uncovered 61 instances of private schools receiving more funds from the Opportunity Scholarship Program than they have students enrolled.
A report by the left-wing North Carolina Justice Center claims to have uncovered 61 instances of private schools receiving more funds from the Opportunity Scholarship Program than they have students enrolled.
 
The Trump campaign called a lawsuit seeking to ban the former president from the ballot in Colorado a political attack based on an “absurd conspiracy theory.”
The Trump campaign called a lawsuit seeking to ban the former president from the ballot in Colorado a political attack based on an “absurd conspiracy theory.”
 
Senators are speaking out on the decision to relax the chamber’s dress code that some are calling “The Fetterman rule,” a nod to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) with his penchant for hoodies and gym shorts.
Senators are speaking out on the decision to relax the chamber’s dress code that some are calling “The Fetterman rule,” a nod to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) with his penchant for hoodies and gym shorts.
 
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is asking the state Supreme Court to block an Appeals Court ruling against him. The case is linked to breach of contract and fraud charges related to Lindberg's insurance businesses.
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is asking the state Supreme Court to block an Appeals Court ruling against him. The case is linked to breach of contract and fraud charges related to Lindberg's insurance businesses.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on Wednesday that he intends to stay in office for the remainder of his term after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on Wednesday that he intends to stay in office for the remainder of his term after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
 
Special Counsel David Weiss said in a new court filing this week that President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will be indicted this month.
Special Counsel David Weiss said in a new court filing this week that President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will be indicted this month.
 
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would supply Ukraine with depleted uranium tank rounds for the first time in its ongoing war with Russia.
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would supply Ukraine with depleted uranium tank rounds for the first time in its ongoing war with Russia.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
 
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice faced backlash this week after a new report revealed that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have received personal benefits from Tesla that the company failed to disclose.
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice faced backlash this week after a new report revealed that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have received personal benefits from Tesla that the company failed to disclose.
 
The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands.
The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
 
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
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