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Chinese state media revealed early on Tuesday morning local time that a search for survivors of a horrifying plane crash has yielded no positive findings as more than 130 people remain missing.
Chinese state media revealed early on Tuesday morning local time that a search for survivors of a horrifying plane crash has yielded no positive findings as more than 130 people remain missing.
 
Contrary to popular belief, the wars of tomorrow won’t be fought in the trenches. They’ll be fought in labs and lecture halls around the world. Powerful minds, rather than powerful machines, will prevail.
Contrary to popular belief, the wars of tomorrow won’t be fought in the trenches. They’ll be fought in labs and lecture halls around the world. Powerful minds, rather than powerful machines, will prevail.
 
NATO allies are reportedly concerned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to depart his country this weekend and go to Germany as the threat of Russian invasion looms over the country.
NATO allies are reportedly concerned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to depart his country this weekend and go to Germany as the threat of Russian invasion looms over the country.
 
A reporter who posted widely viewed interviews with NCAA athletes speaking out about the inclusion of biologically male transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in women’s sports has been banned from Twitter.
A reporter who posted widely viewed interviews with NCAA athletes speaking out about the inclusion of biologically male transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in women’s sports has been banned from Twitter.
 
On Tuesday morning, day two gets underway of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, to the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Tuesday morning, day two gets underway of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, to the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
A young woman who bragged on Twitter, “I’m the best drunk driver ever” has been charged with third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, DUI, and related charges after she allegedly rammed a pedestrian and two Pennsylvania state troopers to their deaths
A young woman who bragged on Twitter, “I’m the best drunk driver ever” has been charged with third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, DUI, and related charges after she allegedly rammed a pedestrian and two Pennsylvania state troopers to their deaths
 
Actress Candace Cameron Bure spoke about the passing of her former “Full House” co-star Bob Saget on Wednesday, detailing the struggle since Saget’s loss and the questions surroundings his death, which Bure said she’s trying not to think about.
Actress Candace Cameron Bure spoke about the passing of her former “Full House” co-star Bob Saget on Wednesday, detailing the struggle since Saget’s loss and the questions surroundings his death, which Bure said she’s trying not to think about.
 
Democrat President Joe Biden said during Business Roundtable’s CEO Quarterly Meeting on Monday that “significant opportunities” in current world events were going to lead to a “new world order.”
Democrat President Joe Biden said during Business Roundtable’s CEO Quarterly Meeting on Monday that “significant opportunities” in current world events were going to lead to a “new world order.”
 
Ron DeSantis said that he will sign an official proclamation declaring Sarasota-native and Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant the winner of last week’s 500-yard freestyle event in the Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships after Weyant finished second place behind transgender athlete Lia Thomas.
Ron DeSantis said that he will sign an official proclamation declaring Sarasota-native and Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant the winner of last week’s 500-yard freestyle event in the Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships after Weyant finished second place behind transgender athlete Lia Thomas.
 
Sheriff: “His release was an abomination, his invitation to speak publicly to espouse his narrative of being a victim is abhorrent and an insult to the honor of the lives he destroyed.”
Sheriff: “His release was an abomination, his invitation to speak publicly to espouse his narrative of being a victim is abhorrent and an insult to the honor of the lives he destroyed.”
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to jump back into the state’s long-running school funding legal dispute. The court wants a trial judge to assess the impact of the new state budget on a $1.7 billion order for additional state education spending.
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to jump back into the state’s long-running school funding legal dispute. The court wants a trial judge to assess the impact of the new state budget on a $1.7 billion order for additional state education spending.
 
Decriminalize killing newborns days or weeks after birth
Decriminalize killing newborns days or weeks after birth
 
Last week Congress passed H.R. 2471, a $1.5 trillion spending omnibus package to fund the government through September. It was loaded with earmarks costing $9.7 billion.
Last week Congress passed H.R. 2471, a $1.5 trillion spending omnibus package to fund the government through September. It was loaded with earmarks costing $9.7 billion.
 
NBC Sports reporter Michele Tafoya revealed in an interview this week that the reason she left the leftist news organization was because she wanted to fight for American values by advocating for middle of the road ideas and pushing back against far-left wokeness in schools.
NBC Sports reporter Michele Tafoya revealed in an interview this week that the reason she left the leftist news organization was because she wanted to fight for American values by advocating for middle of the road ideas and pushing back against far-left wokeness in schools.
 
A California mother whose teenage daughter committed suicide at the age of 19 is blaming the girl’s high school for encouraging her daughter to identify as male and taking her daughter away from her.
A California mother whose teenage daughter committed suicide at the age of 19 is blaming the girl’s high school for encouraging her daughter to identify as male and taking her daughter away from her.
 
According to a new report, the Alexandria, Virginia, school district and school board did not inform parents in the school district regarding a reported violent sexual assault that left the victim in the hospital.
According to a new report, the Alexandria, Virginia, school district and school board did not inform parents in the school district regarding a reported violent sexual assault that left the victim in the hospital.
 
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed in a mountainous region of southern China on Monday and there do not appear to be any signs of survivors from the crash.
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed in a mountainous region of southern China on Monday and there do not appear to be any signs of survivors from the crash.
 
Today, Central Piedmont Community College (Central Piedmont) will be the latest recipient of unclaimed cash when State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, presents a check for $2,243.82 to representatives of the college.
Today, Central Piedmont Community College (Central Piedmont) will be the latest recipient of unclaimed cash when State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, presents a check for $2,243.82 to representatives of the college.
 
On July 31, 1960, outside Congress, Arizona, investigated the scene around the body of a young girl who was lying partially buried in the desert.
On July 31, 1960, outside Congress, Arizona, investigated the scene around the body of a young girl who was lying partially buried in the desert.
 
Netflix announced on Friday that it is coming out with four new comedy specials with Dave Chappelle that Chappelle will executive produce and host.
Netflix announced on Friday that it is coming out with four new comedy specials with Dave Chappelle that Chappelle will executive produce and host.
 
Porn star Stormy Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in attorneys’ fees to former President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
Porn star Stormy Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in attorneys’ fees to former President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
 
In North Carolina’s sole competitive U.S. congressional race, there is a wide open primary with seven Republican candidates.
In North Carolina’s sole competitive U.S. congressional race, there is a wide open primary with seven Republican candidates.
 
In the pantheon of bad ideas and ruinous political catchphrases, “defund the police” holds a special place.
In the pantheon of bad ideas and ruinous political catchphrases, “defund the police” holds a special place.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Democrat President Joe Biden during an interview with The Daily Wire this week over his handling of foreign policy and national security matters.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Democrat President Joe Biden during an interview with The Daily Wire this week over his handling of foreign policy and national security matters.
 
“For petty tyrants like Fauci, they only have one tool in their toolbox: authoritarian restrictions. Enough is enough.”
“For petty tyrants like Fauci, they only have one tool in their toolbox: authoritarian restrictions. Enough is enough.”
 
“That was such bulls***. That was such to doublespeak.”
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Central Carolina Community College.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Central Carolina Community College.
 
Democrat President Joe Biden warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to launch cyberattacks against the United States as his war in Ukraine has turned into a political disaster back in Russia, and as Ukrainian forces have ground Putin’s military invasion to a bloody stalemate
Democrat President Joe Biden warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to launch cyberattacks against the United States as his war in Ukraine has turned into a political disaster back in Russia, and as Ukrainian forces have ground Putin’s military invasion to a bloody stalemate
 
“If asked to return to the workplace five days a week, nearly 40% of women with children under 18 would return and immediately start looking for a work-from-home job,” according to a report
“If asked to return to the workplace five days a week, nearly 40% of women with children under 18 would return and immediately start looking for a work-from-home job,” according to a report
 
“If we’re really serious about documenting on a website all the ways Governor McCrory is wrong for NC Republicans, we might run out of Internet.”
“If we’re really serious about documenting on a website all the ways Governor McCrory is wrong for NC Republicans, we might run out of Internet.”
 
primary campaign piece printed and mailed by abusing Congressional franking privelege
primary campaign piece printed and mailed by abusing Congressional franking privelege
 
Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers and growers as we recognize agriculture’s importance to our nation. Despite the importance of the agriculture community, Biden’s policies have left America’s farmers out to dry.
Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers and growers as we recognize agriculture’s importance to our nation. Despite the importance of the agriculture community, Biden’s policies have left America’s farmers out to dry.
 
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