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Years after Amber Heard first claimed she was the victim of domestic violence, her attorney is now claiming the actress was also raped during her relationship with Johnny Depp, though the attorney wouldn’t directly say Depp was the perpetrator.
Years after Amber Heard first claimed she was the victim of domestic violence, her attorney is now claiming the actress was also raped during her relationship with Johnny Depp, though the attorney wouldn’t directly say Depp was the perpetrator.
 
Monday, liberal activists supporting CRT and sexually explicit materials protested at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office to talk about books in schools.
Monday, liberal activists supporting CRT and sexually explicit materials protested at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office to talk about books in schools.
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the John Locke Foundation’s Civitas Center for Public Integrity, explains the Civitas Partisan Index.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the John Locke Foundation’s Civitas Center for Public Integrity, explains the Civitas Partisan Index.
 
Adm. Charles Richard, head of the U.S. Strategic Command
Adm. Charles Richard, head of the U.S. Strategic Command
 
A race-based training program used by federal agencies claims, among other things, that saying one is “colorblind” to race is itself racist.
A race-based training program used by federal agencies claims, among other things, that saying one is “colorblind” to race is itself racist.
 
will Biden give them Canada-style jackboot treatment?
will Biden give them Canada-style jackboot treatment?
 
Numerous Republican Senators responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a full-scale invasion during the early morning hours on Thursday with a variety of statements that offered support for Ukraine and called for immediate action.
Numerous Republican Senators responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a full-scale invasion during the early morning hours on Thursday with a variety of statements that offered support for Ukraine and called for immediate action.
 
Generally speaking, it is not polite to ask someone else how old they are unless they’re clearly under the age of 18 or you’re ID’ing them for the double shot of Ardbeg they just ordered.
Generally speaking, it is not polite to ask someone else how old they are unless they’re clearly under the age of 18 or you’re ID’ing them for the double shot of Ardbeg they just ordered.
 
Filing closed Friday (3-4-22) at noon
A panel of education experts weighed in on the perils posed by Critical Race Theory and radical gender theories during a discussion at the Carolina Liberty Conference.
A panel of education experts weighed in on the perils posed by Critical Race Theory and radical gender theories during a discussion at the Carolina Liberty Conference.
 
Numerous Democratic Senators responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a full-scale invasion in Ukraine during the early morning hours on Thursday with a variety of statements that offered support and called for immediate action.
Numerous Democratic Senators responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a full-scale invasion in Ukraine during the early morning hours on Thursday with a variety of statements that offered support and called for immediate action.
 
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. While his name was finally cleared last November, Broadwater is now suing the state of New York for $50 million for unjust imprisonment and the decades he spent on the sex offender registry stemming from his wrongful conviction
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. While his name was finally cleared last November, Broadwater is now suing the state of New York for $50 million for unjust imprisonment and the decades he spent on the sex offender registry stemming from his wrongful conviction
 
Each of the plaintiffs in North Carolina’s legal dispute over election maps is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay out of the fight. So is the N.C. Justice Department.
Each of the plaintiffs in North Carolina’s legal dispute over election maps is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay out of the fight. So is the N.C. Justice Department.
 
With the latest inflation number clocking in at an annualized 7.5%, the highest in 40 years, progressives continue to conjure up laughable excuses for inflation in order to deflect from its actual cause.
With the latest inflation number clocking in at an annualized 7.5%, the highest in 40 years, progressives continue to conjure up laughable excuses for inflation in order to deflect from its actual cause.
 
President Joe Biden (D) responded to Russia launching their full-scale invasion into Ukraine during the early morning hours on Thursday by saying that the world was praying for Ukraine.
President Joe Biden (D) responded to Russia launching their full-scale invasion into Ukraine during the early morning hours on Thursday by saying that the world was praying for Ukraine.
 
'As part of XVIII Airborne Corps, we’re known as America’s contingency corps, so we’re ready to go at a moment’s notice. We can be anywhere in the world in 18 hours if called upon. So we are always ready, and that’s part of our job.' — Capt. Perianne Duffy, public affairs officer
'As part of XVIII Airborne Corps, we’re known as America’s contingency corps, so we’re ready to go at a moment’s notice. We can be anywhere in the world in 18 hours if called upon. So we are always ready, and that’s part of our job.' — Capt. Perianne Duffy, public affairs officer
 
A majority of Americans say President Joe Biden’s first year in office was a failure, following foreign and domestic policy failures such as the Afghanistan withdrawal, inflation, and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
A majority of Americans say President Joe Biden’s first year in office was a failure, following foreign and domestic policy failures such as the Afghanistan withdrawal, inflation, and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Democrat President Joe Biden was slammed on Tuesday over remarks that he made during a press conference on Russia’s invasion into Ukraine and his subsequent refusal to answer questions from the media.
Democrat President Joe Biden was slammed on Tuesday over remarks that he made during a press conference on Russia’s invasion into Ukraine and his subsequent refusal to answer questions from the media.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
New Treasury guidance on state and local Covid relief spending is a nod to government and a flippant disregard of taxpayers and small businesses.
New Treasury guidance on state and local Covid relief spending is a nod to government and a flippant disregard of taxpayers and small businesses.
 
Visit to Central Piedmont Community College Kicks Off Series of Visits to Spotlight Program Over 11,000 Students Have Received Grants to Continue Their Education Totaling More Than $4.6 Million Thus Far
Visit to Central Piedmont Community College Kicks Off Series of Visits to Spotlight Program Over 11,000 Students Have Received Grants to Continue Their Education Totaling More Than $4.6 Million Thus Far
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is now cancer free after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is now cancer free after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
 
both want government to control the narrative, oppose free speech
both want government to control the narrative, oppose free speech
 
Dissident Chinese artist Badiucao, known as the Chinese Banksy, released a collection of posters with a Beijing Olympics theme that showed the genocide and authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party.
Dissident Chinese artist Badiucao, known as the Chinese Banksy, released a collection of posters with a Beijing Olympics theme that showed the genocide and authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party.
 
The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) distributed more than $330 million in directed grants to local governments and community organizations in the last 10 days.
The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) distributed more than $330 million in directed grants to local governments and community organizations in the last 10 days.
 
Elon Musk issued a warning on Thursday that those using SpaceX’s Starlink terminals in Ukraine are at a high risk of being targeted by the Russians because those are some of the only remaining systems on the ground that work.
Elon Musk issued a warning on Thursday that those using SpaceX’s Starlink terminals in Ukraine are at a high risk of being targeted by the Russians because those are some of the only remaining systems on the ground that work.
 
The jobs report shows that Bidenflation continues to hand American workers a massive pay cut.
The jobs report shows that Bidenflation continues to hand American workers a massive pay cut.
 
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis slammed Democrat President Joe Biden in an interview this week, saying that former President Jimmy Carter, who is widely considered to be one of the worst presidents in modern history, was more successful than Biden.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis slammed Democrat President Joe Biden in an interview this week, saying that former President Jimmy Carter, who is widely considered to be one of the worst presidents in modern history, was more successful than Biden.
 
With a given law, sometimes clever hucksters, devious minds, and malicious enforcers and officials can twist “legal” implications out of it that clearly were never intended.
With a given law, sometimes clever hucksters, devious minds, and malicious enforcers and officials can twist “legal” implications out of it that clearly were never intended.
 
first step accomplished by executive order, but legislation needed now
first step accomplished by executive order, but legislation needed now
 
Former President Donald Trump said in a statement late on Monday evening that podcast host Joe Rogan needed to stop apologizing to the political left because that makes him look “weak and frightened.”
Former President Donald Trump said in a statement late on Monday evening that podcast host Joe Rogan needed to stop apologizing to the political left because that makes him look “weak and frightened.”
 
On Tuesday, famed Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, the best-selling author of “12 Rules For Life” and a staunch backer of the Freedom Convoy, slammed Ottawa, Canada, mayor Jim Watson for maligning the convoy
On Tuesday, famed Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, the best-selling author of “12 Rules For Life” and a staunch backer of the Freedom Convoy, slammed Ottawa, Canada, mayor Jim Watson for maligning the convoy
 
Today the RNC, NRCC, and North Carolina GOP filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court to support North Carolina Republicans’ right to draw and uphold their congressional maps.
Today the RNC, NRCC, and North Carolina GOP filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court to support North Carolina Republicans’ right to draw and uphold their congressional maps.
 
The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James was nominated on Monday in the 42nd Razzie Award nominations for the “Worst Actor” award for his performance in the new Space Jam movie that was released in theaters last year.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James was nominated on Monday in the 42nd Razzie Award nominations for the “Worst Actor” award for his performance in the new Space Jam movie that was released in theaters last year.
 
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