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Finally, lawmakers are taking action against TikTok, the social media platform run by the communist Chinese.
Finally, lawmakers are taking action against TikTok, the social media platform run by the communist Chinese.
 
TORONTO — In an attempt to change with the times, toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has introduced a special edition of its popular game Operation. This new version of the game, available only in Canada, simply has players end the patient's life immediately.
TORONTO — In an attempt to change with the times, toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has introduced a special edition of its popular game Operation. This new version of the game, available only in Canada, simply has players end the patient's life immediately.
 
A judge in Arizona dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kari Lake, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump, seeking to overturn her defeat in the state governor’s race.
A judge in Arizona dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kari Lake, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump, seeking to overturn her defeat in the state governor’s race.
 
The late United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was justifiably famous for his sharp dissents.
The late United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was justifiably famous for his sharp dissents.
 
Journalist Matt Taibbi released a new installment of “The Twitter Files” Saturday afternoon that showed that the FBI was not the only government agency that was in regular contact with Twitter about content on the platform.
Journalist Matt Taibbi released a new installment of “The Twitter Files” Saturday afternoon that showed that the FBI was not the only government agency that was in regular contact with Twitter about content on the platform.
 
Recent discoveries have revealed a motive behind Cain's decision to murder his brother Abel out in an open field. While it was long assumed that Cain chose this location due to its convenience
Recent discoveries have revealed a motive behind Cain's decision to murder his brother Abel out in an open field. While it was long assumed that Cain chose this location due to its convenience
 
The Republican National Committee needs new leadership to beat the Democrats at their finely tuned ballot-gathering mastery, would-be party chair Harmeet Dhillon told The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro.
The Republican National Committee needs new leadership to beat the Democrats at their finely tuned ballot-gathering mastery, would-be party chair Harmeet Dhillon told The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro.
 
As applicant pools get smaller, colleges will have to work hard to maintain standards.
As applicant pools get smaller, colleges will have to work hard to maintain standards.
 
With the last hours of the Christmas and New Year's seasons ticking away, a local man found himself looking forward to the coming peace and quiet he will experience when returning to work after the holiday break.
With the last hours of the Christmas and New Year's seasons ticking away, a local man found himself looking forward to the coming peace and quiet he will experience when returning to work after the holiday break.
 
As members of the House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill one day before Christmas Eve, many appear to have done so from the comfort of their homes.
As members of the House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill one day before Christmas Eve, many appear to have done so from the comfort of their homes.
 
President Joe Biden signed an $847 billion defense policy bill on Friday that includes a provision repealing the COVID vaccine mandate for the military.
President Joe Biden signed an $847 billion defense policy bill on Friday that includes a provision repealing the COVID vaccine mandate for the military.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
 
More than one million homes and businesses have lost power as a severe winter storm sweeps the United States.
More than one million homes and businesses have lost power as a severe winter storm sweeps the United States.
 
Sometimes the moment is made when one least expects it.
 
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), passed a $1.7 trillion spending package on Friday with nine Republicans joining Democrats to send the massive omnibus to the White House in a 225-201 vote.
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), passed a $1.7 trillion spending package on Friday with nine Republicans joining Democrats to send the massive omnibus to the White House in a 225-201 vote.
 
Sources close to local man Payton Martin allege that he used to be a fun, carefree young man who loved getting fun gifts for Christmas — and who was "super sad and disappointed" when he opened a big package under the Christmas tree only to find that it was a pack of socks.
Sources close to local man Payton Martin allege that he used to be a fun, carefree young man who loved getting fun gifts for Christmas — and who was "super sad and disappointed" when he opened a big package under the Christmas tree only to find that it was a pack of socks.
 
Florida was the fastest-growing state in the country over the last year — the first time that has happened since 1957, the Census Bureau said Friday.
Florida was the fastest-growing state in the country over the last year — the first time that has happened since 1957, the Census Bureau said Friday.
 
In 2002, NASA announced that it was naming its upcoming deep-space telescope after James Webb, the former leader of the agency from 1961 to 1968 who set in motion the 1969 moon landing.
In 2002, NASA announced that it was naming its upcoming deep-space telescope after James Webb, the former leader of the agency from 1961 to 1968 who set in motion the 1969 moon landing.
 
WASHINGTON - Congressman-elect Chuck Edwards (NC-11) will be sworn into the 118th Congress on Tuesday, Jan. 3,
WASHINGTON - Congressman-elect Chuck Edwards (NC-11) will be sworn into the 118th Congress on Tuesday, Jan. 3,
 
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
 
During the race to be the Democrats’ nominee in 2020, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden engaged in several acrimonious exchanges before Harris’ campaign went down in flames.
During the race to be the Democrats’ nominee in 2020, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden engaged in several acrimonious exchanges before Harris’ campaign went down in flames.
 
President Joe Biden delivered the White House’s Christmas address Thursday evening and failed to mention Jesus by name or say Christ while doing so.
President Joe Biden delivered the White House’s Christmas address Thursday evening and failed to mention Jesus by name or say Christ while doing so.
 
Pastor Karen Younis of Pittsburgh's St. Andrew Lutheran Church has released a new, innovative Bible reading plan where people commit to one year of never reading the Bible.
Pastor Karen Younis of Pittsburgh's St. Andrew Lutheran Church has released a new, innovative Bible reading plan where people commit to one year of never reading the Bible.
 
Argentina defeated France in the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday in a penalty kick shootout following a 3-3 tie.
Argentina defeated France in the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday in a penalty kick shootout following a 3-3 tie.
 
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
 
According to sources close to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the young Jewish mom was touched by the gifts brought to her by the wise men: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Still, she was a bit disappointed that none of them had brought an air fryer.
According to sources close to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the young Jewish mom was touched by the gifts brought to her by the wise men: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Still, she was a bit disappointed that none of them had brought an air fryer.
 
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott said ending Title 42 would bring “total chaos” to America’s southern border.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott said ending Title 42 would bring “total chaos” to America’s southern border.
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Craig James to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 11, serving Johnston, Harnett and Lee Counties.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Craig James to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 11, serving Johnston, Harnett and Lee Counties.
 
House Republicans quietly put together a report to counter a release from the January 6 Committee that is expected to focus heavily on former President Donald Trump.
House Republicans quietly put together a report to counter a release from the January 6 Committee that is expected to focus heavily on former President Donald Trump.
 
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
 
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