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The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
 
Johns Hopkins University health policy expert and surgeon Dr. Marty Makary said on Sunday that “highly partisan” experts changed the culture of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic after recent remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci responding to a study that said masks didn’t work.
Johns Hopkins University health policy expert and surgeon Dr. Marty Makary said on Sunday that “highly partisan” experts changed the culture of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic after recent remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci responding to a study that said masks didn’t work.
 
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) has so far not committed to replacing Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with another Republican, should the Senate Minority Leader’s health become a persistent problem.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) has so far not committed to replacing Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with another Republican, should the Senate Minority Leader’s health become a persistent problem.
 
Funding will support projects under the Endangered Species Act and leverage an additional $17.6 million in partner funds
 
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the state budget with a vote of 70-40 just after midnight Friday. The chamber held session until approximately 11:45 on Thursday night, adjourning until 12:10 Friday morning for a third and final vote.
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the state budget with a vote of 70-40 just after midnight Friday. The chamber held session until approximately 11:45 on Thursday night, adjourning until 12:10 Friday morning for a third and final vote.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is “perfectly capable” of continuing to serve after appearing to freeze up for the second time in a month, a GOP colleague said on Sunday.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is “perfectly capable” of continuing to serve after appearing to freeze up for the second time in a month, a GOP colleague said on Sunday.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) visited the town of Lahaina on Saturday to tour what he described as the “sheer devastation” inflicted by the deadly wildfires last month.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) visited the town of Lahaina on Saturday to tour what he described as the “sheer devastation” inflicted by the deadly wildfires last month.
 
A producer for ABC said a judge’s ruling that severed Donald Trump‘s trial in the Georgia 2020 election case from that of two co-defendants is a “big win” for the former president.
A producer for ABC said a judge’s ruling that severed Donald Trump‘s trial in the Georgia 2020 election case from that of two co-defendants is a “big win” for the former president.
 
As the dog days of summer heat up backyards across the state, some North Carolina families with private pools are turning to a new online platform to rent them out on an hourly basis.
As the dog days of summer heat up backyards across the state, some North Carolina families with private pools are turning to a new online platform to rent them out on an hourly basis.
 
Over 100 Catholic schools in Cleveland will no longer tolerate LGBTQ+ affiliation or behaviors.
Over 100 Catholic schools in Cleveland will no longer tolerate LGBTQ+ affiliation or behaviors.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explained in an interview late this week that if Republicans move forward with deciding to pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, it will only happen after there is a formal vote on the House floor.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explained in an interview late this week that if Republicans move forward with deciding to pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, it will only happen after there is a formal vote on the House floor.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to lead recovery efforts in Florida’s Big Bind over the weekend after it was hit by near-Category 4 Hurricane Idalia last week.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to lead recovery efforts in Florida’s Big Bind over the weekend after it was hit by near-Category 4 Hurricane Idalia last week.
 
A columnist for The Washington Post snapped during an appearance on a podcast with host Noam Dworman this week after he was questioned about reporting on President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
A columnist for The Washington Post snapped during an appearance on a podcast with host Noam Dworman this week after he was questioned about reporting on President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
 
President Joe Biden has asked the Democratic National Committee to give $1.2 million to Virginia Democrats ahead of state elections in the commonwealth and in the face of record fundraising from Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin.
President Joe Biden has asked the Democratic National Committee to give $1.2 million to Virginia Democrats ahead of state elections in the commonwealth and in the face of record fundraising from Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin.
 
The Pentagon confirmed this week that it would continue to have about 400 troops stationed at the southern border as hundreds of thousands continue to cross into the U.S. illegally each month.
The Pentagon confirmed this week that it would continue to have about 400 troops stationed at the southern border as hundreds of thousands continue to cross into the U.S. illegally each month.
 
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to impose a “narrowly tailored” gag order on the former president
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to impose a “narrowly tailored” gag order on the former president
 
A ship that sank into the depths of Lake Michigan in 1881 has been discovered by shipwreck hunters, who described the ship as being like “a time capsule” into the past because of how well it has survived over the years.
A ship that sank into the depths of Lake Michigan in 1881 has been discovered by shipwreck hunters, who described the ship as being like “a time capsule” into the past because of how well it has survived over the years.
 
The total number of missing people from the devastating Maui wildfires last month remains near 400 even as Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that he believed the number would drop below 100.
The total number of missing people from the devastating Maui wildfires last month remains near 400 even as Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that he believed the number would drop below 100.
 
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said during an interview this week that he believes former President Barack Obama is the person who is running the Biden administration.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said during an interview this week that he believes former President Barack Obama is the person who is running the Biden administration.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bucked an offer from President Joe Biden this week to meet in Florida following Hurricane Idalia because the security protections that Biden would require would shut down recovery efforts.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bucked an offer from President Joe Biden this week to meet in Florida following Hurricane Idalia because the security protections that Biden would require would shut down recovery efforts.
 
Twenty-two state attorneys general, led by Tennessee’s Jonathan Skrmetti, are warning financial services companies that they may be violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by engaging in a climate activist alliance aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions.
Twenty-two state attorneys general, led by Tennessee’s Jonathan Skrmetti, are warning financial services companies that they may be violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by engaging in a climate activist alliance aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions.
 
Another poor choice for a "success story" by NCInnovation further undercuts the organization's case
 
During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians.
During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians.
 
Hunter Biden’s legal team on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against a former Trump White House staffer, accusing him of violating California and federal computer privacy laws by publishing thousands of photos and emails from the infamous laptop belonging to the president’s son.
Hunter Biden’s legal team on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against a former Trump White House staffer, accusing him of violating California and federal computer privacy laws by publishing thousands of photos and emails from the infamous laptop belonging to the president’s son.
 
Apprehensions of illegal immigrants surged from 132,652 in July to more than 177,000 in August, preliminary data reported by The Washington Post reveals.
Apprehensions of illegal immigrants surged from 132,652 in July to more than 177,000 in August, preliminary data reported by The Washington Post reveals.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was asked Thursday to weigh in on the question of whether the investigations into his one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, constituted election interference.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was asked Thursday to weigh in on the question of whether the investigations into his one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, constituted election interference.
 
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been making the legacy media rounds slamming the “climate change” narrative, deeming the latest pundit talking point a “hoax” after hitting the issue during last week’s GOP debate.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been making the legacy media rounds slamming the “climate change” narrative, deeming the latest pundit talking point a “hoax” after hitting the issue during last week’s GOP debate.
 
President Joe Biden delivered a series of flubs along with his Tuesday remarks before the United Nations, saying at one point that he planned to pursue a partnership with China aimed at “accelerating the climate crisis.”
President Joe Biden delivered a series of flubs along with his Tuesday remarks before the United Nations, saying at one point that he planned to pursue a partnership with China aimed at “accelerating the climate crisis.”
 
A judge in Georgia ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County will be viewable to the public.
A judge in Georgia ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County will be viewable to the public.
 
North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
 
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College students are having to go back and learn the basics.
 
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