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Gold Star mother Cheryl Rex and wounded Marine SGT Tyler Vargas-Andrews told very similar stories about President Joe Biden — and neither were impressed by his apparent need to make every conversation about himself and his late son Beau Biden.
Gold Star mother Cheryl Rex and wounded Marine SGT Tyler Vargas-Andrews told very similar stories about President Joe Biden — and neither were impressed by his apparent need to make every conversation about himself and his late son Beau Biden.
 
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
 
A newly-formed tropical storm is headed toward Florida and could make landfall as a low-level hurricane around the Panhandle by mid-week, a forecast that has officials advising locals to start making preparations.
A newly-formed tropical storm is headed toward Florida and could make landfall as a low-level hurricane around the Panhandle by mid-week, a forecast that has officials advising locals to start making preparations.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis slammed a partisan reporter during an interview that aired on Monday over remarks that she made about the Democratic Party’s stance on abortion.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis slammed a partisan reporter during an interview that aired on Monday over remarks that she made about the Democratic Party’s stance on abortion.
 
The president of the American Library Association (ALA) is standing by her “Marxist” views as a backlash grows against the association among Republican lawmakers.
The president of the American Library Association (ALA) is standing by her “Marxist” views as a backlash grows against the association among Republican lawmakers.
 
Deadline to apply for State Youth Council 2023-2024 mini grants is September 29
Deadline to apply for State Youth Council 2023-2024 mini grants is September 29
 
A federal judge halted a Colorado gun law that would raise the age of purchasing a firearm to 21 years old on Monday - just as the sweeping gun reform measure was set to go into effect.
A federal judge halted a Colorado gun law that would raise the age of purchasing a firearm to 21 years old on Monday - just as the sweeping gun reform measure was set to go into effect.
 
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
 
An FBI agent made “completely false” statements during a congressional deposition about the agency’s role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story on social media platforms, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) said on Monday in his fourth edition of the “Facebook Files.”
An FBI agent made “completely false” statements during a congressional deposition about the agency’s role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story on social media platforms, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) said on Monday in his fourth edition of the “Facebook Files.”
 
A federal judge in New York tossed Donald Trump‘s defamation countersuit against writer E. Jean Carroll, who alleges the former president raped her during the mid-1990s at a Manhattan department store, in a ruling on Monday.
A federal judge in New York tossed Donald Trump‘s defamation countersuit against writer E. Jean Carroll, who alleges the former president raped her during the mid-1990s at a Manhattan department store, in a ruling on Monday.
 
The University of North Carolina System has presented its latest arguments against a lawsuit seeking refunds for fees paid during COVID-related shutdowns at the system's two flagship campuses.
The University of North Carolina System has presented its latest arguments against a lawsuit seeking refunds for fees paid during COVID-related shutdowns at the system's two flagship campuses.
 
Casey DeSantis had nothing but praise for her husband Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and all the support he gave her as she recounted her emotional battle with breast cancer.
Casey DeSantis had nothing but praise for her husband Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and all the support he gave her as she recounted her emotional battle with breast cancer.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis sparred with a reporter in an interview that aired on Monday when asked if former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis sparred with a reporter in an interview that aired on Monday when asked if former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
 
The latest version of President Joe Biden’s student debt bailout, scaled back after its defeat in the Supreme Court, is again facing legal challenges.
The latest version of President Joe Biden’s student debt bailout, scaled back after its defeat in the Supreme Court, is again facing legal challenges.
 
It’s not just young people who are getting screwed by the current economy.
It’s not just young people who are getting screwed by the current economy.
 
A new report in Health Affairs details how North Carolina's Medicaid expansion may expose patients to higher hospital bills
A new report in Health Affairs details how North Carolina's Medicaid expansion may expose patients to higher hospital bills
 
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
 
Mouse House's cruel dismissal of 'Mandalorian' star back in the spotlight
Mouse House's cruel dismissal of 'Mandalorian' star back in the spotlight
 
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Department has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Department has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds.
 
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Sunday over remarks that Pelosi made about Trump’s appearance after being arraigned in Washington, D.C., last week.
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Sunday over remarks that Pelosi made about Trump’s appearance after being arraigned in Washington, D.C., last week.
 
Donald Trump’s attorney defended the former president’s right to petition the federal government under the First Amendment during several media appearances on Sunday.
Donald Trump’s attorney defended the former president’s right to petition the federal government under the First Amendment during several media appearances on Sunday.
 
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
 
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
 
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr said he did not appoint a special counsel in the criminal investigation into Joe Biden’s son because that would have given the Biden administration justification to cancel the probe once Biden was sworn in as president.
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr said he did not appoint a special counsel in the criminal investigation into Joe Biden’s son because that would have given the Biden administration justification to cancel the probe once Biden was sworn in as president.
 
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
 
The biographer for former President Barack Obama made explosive statements during a lengthy interview published this week by Tablet Magazine.
The biographer for former President Barack Obama made explosive statements during a lengthy interview published this week by Tablet Magazine.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not mince words this week while discussing his plans for confronting the deep state should he become the next President of the United States.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not mince words this week while discussing his plans for confronting the deep state should he become the next President of the United States.
 
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
 
A 23-year-old woman avoided jail time Wednesday after stabbing her blind date last year in a Las Vegas-area hotel room to get “revenge” for the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
A 23-year-old woman avoided jail time Wednesday after stabbing her blind date last year in a Las Vegas-area hotel room to get “revenge” for the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
 
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
 
Mark Houck, the pro-life activist and father of seven who was prosecuted by the Biden administration over an alleged confrontation outside of an abortion clinic, announced this week that he is running for Congress.
Mark Houck, the pro-life activist and father of seven who was prosecuted by the Biden administration over an alleged confrontation outside of an abortion clinic, announced this week that he is running for Congress.
 
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
 
Federal prosecutors alerted U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan Friday to a social media post from former President Donald Trump that attorneys claim specifically referenced people involved in his criminal case.
Federal prosecutors alerted U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan Friday to a social media post from former President Donald Trump that attorneys claim specifically referenced people involved in his criminal case.
 
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail cell after allegedly being “eaten alive” by bugs has settled their lawsuit against Fulton County for $4 million.
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail cell after allegedly being “eaten alive” by bugs has settled their lawsuit against Fulton County for $4 million.
 
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