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Dr. Anthony Fauci still insists it’s too early to say the pandemic is waning due to the contagious but mild Omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci still insists it’s too early to say the pandemic is waning due to the contagious but mild Omicron variant.
 
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced another data dump of cases blamed on a nonreporting lab.
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced another data dump of cases blamed on a nonreporting lab.
 
Writing "In God We Trust" on his cars and trying to buy loyalty and silence with arbitrary raises and position reclassifications will only keep maligned staff quiet for a short while.
Writing "In God We Trust" on his cars and trying to buy loyalty and silence with arbitrary raises and position reclassifications will only keep maligned staff quiet for a short while.
 
In terms of crime and public order, the middle decades of the 20th century were a period of remarkable tranquility.
In terms of crime and public order, the middle decades of the 20th century were a period of remarkable tranquility.
 
More than 30 years ago, on June 26, 1987, Joyce Watkins, who at the time was in her late 30s, went with her then-boyfriend Charlie Dunn to pick up her four-year-old great-niece Brandi.
More than 30 years ago, on June 26, 1987, Joyce Watkins, who at the time was in her late 30s, went with her then-boyfriend Charlie Dunn to pick up her four-year-old great-niece Brandi.
 
An NCAA task force has recommended high school students looking to play Division 1 or Division 2 sports shouldn’t have to submit their SAT or ACT scores as part of the recruiting process.
An NCAA task force has recommended high school students looking to play Division 1 or Division 2 sports shouldn’t have to submit their SAT or ACT scores as part of the recruiting process.
 
Who knew I had so many friends worried about my car’s warranty? Before Christmas it felt like a horde calling to warn me.
Who knew I had so many friends worried about my car’s warranty? Before Christmas it felt like a horde calling to warn me.
 
Breakthrough company brings first supersonic aircraft factory in the United States to Piedmont Triad International Airport site
Breakthrough company brings first supersonic aircraft factory in the United States to Piedmont Triad International Airport site
 
A fear many close to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had may soon be realized, as convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has decided to stop fighting to protect the names of eight men accused of having sex with underage girls
A fear many close to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had may soon be realized, as convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has decided to stop fighting to protect the names of eight men accused of having sex with underage girls
 
The North Carolina State Health Plan and the National Academy of State Health Policy find that nonprofit hospitals have billed millions of dollars to disadvantaged patients.
The North Carolina State Health Plan and the National Academy of State Health Policy find that nonprofit hospitals have billed millions of dollars to disadvantaged patients.
 
Former president Donald Trump has already stepped into the race to replace retiring North Carolina U.S. Sen. Richard Burr by endorsing Rep. Ted Budd in the Republican primary
Former president Donald Trump has already stepped into the race to replace retiring North Carolina U.S. Sen. Richard Burr by endorsing Rep. Ted Budd in the Republican primary
 
House Democrats have released their draft plan to make free community college a reality across much of the country, at a price tag of over $100 billion.
House Democrats have released their draft plan to make free community college a reality across much of the country, at a price tag of over $100 billion.
 
Legislative defendants in North Carolina’s redistricting lawsuits are opposing efforts to have Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. disqualified from the case.
Legislative defendants in North Carolina’s redistricting lawsuits are opposing efforts to have Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. disqualified from the case.
 
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who was held hostage on Saturday for 10 hours along with three of his congregants, credited regular active-shooter training with saving lives.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who was held hostage on Saturday for 10 hours along with three of his congregants, credited regular active-shooter training with saving lives.
 
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) went off on the GOP and moderate Democrat senators who are standing in the way of the Democrats’ radical voting agenda, claiming opponents of the legislation and a change to filibuster rules are “dishonoring” the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) went off on the GOP and moderate Democrat senators who are standing in the way of the Democrats’ radical voting agenda, claiming opponents of the legislation and a change to filibuster rules are “dishonoring” the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
 
If you were tasked with organizing a system of publicly funded schools, how would you do it?
If you were tasked with organizing a system of publicly funded schools, how would you do it?
 
End-of-year report is show of strength ahead of 2022 primary
 
CNN contributor and Democratic strategist Paul Begala appeared to slam the Democrats’ base during a CNN segment on Monday, saying that the party had “bad followers.”
CNN contributor and Democratic strategist Paul Begala appeared to slam the Democrats’ base during a CNN segment on Monday, saying that the party had “bad followers.”
 
Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro joined “Fox & Friends” Friday to discuss The Daily Wire’s win over the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private businesses.
Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro joined “Fox & Friends” Friday to discuss The Daily Wire’s win over the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private businesses.
 
In his 1961 short story “Harrison Bergeron,” author Kurt Vonnegut mused about a future in which equality of outcomes is not only required, but enforced.
In his 1961 short story “Harrison Bergeron,” author Kurt Vonnegut mused about a future in which equality of outcomes is not only required, but enforced.
 
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) knocked Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts for siding with the liberal justices to allow a vaccine mandate for medical facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid payments.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) knocked Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts for siding with the liberal justices to allow a vaccine mandate for medical facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid payments.
 
Early reports said No. 1 tennis player in the world Novak Djokovic had his visa canceled by Australian authorities after receiving a medical exemption because he “failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia.”
Early reports said No. 1 tennis player in the world Novak Djokovic had his visa canceled by Australian authorities after receiving a medical exemption because he “failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia.”
 
Politicos and journalists on social media erupted in commentary on Thursday after the Supreme Court blocked a Biden administration mandate that would have forced private businesses with at least 100 employees to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing.
Politicos and journalists on social media erupted in commentary on Thursday after the Supreme Court blocked a Biden administration mandate that would have forced private businesses with at least 100 employees to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing.
 
Following news that the Biden administration has decided to withdraw its emergency vaccine mandate on private businesses, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement
Following news that the Biden administration has decided to withdraw its emergency vaccine mandate on private businesses, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement
 
A pair of orders from the N.C. Supreme Court Monday officially rejected requests from the state’s sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks to reopen candidate filing as soon as possible.
A pair of orders from the N.C. Supreme Court Monday officially rejected requests from the state’s sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks to reopen candidate filing as soon as possible.
 
Dairy Farmers of America Represents More Than 12,500 Family Farmers in North Carolina and Across the USA
Dairy Farmers of America Represents More Than 12,500 Family Farmers in North Carolina and Across the USA
 
A judge in Illinois tossed a guilty verdict in a sexual assault case for an 18-year-old male facing a mandatory minimum of four years at sentencing after hearing arguments on two post-trial motions.
A judge in Illinois tossed a guilty verdict in a sexual assault case for an 18-year-old male facing a mandatory minimum of four years at sentencing after hearing arguments on two post-trial motions.
 
The North Carolina State Health Plan and the National Academy of State Health Policy find that disadvantaged patients received bills from hospitals instead of nonprofit charity care.
The North Carolina State Health Plan and the National Academy of State Health Policy find that disadvantaged patients received bills from hospitals instead of nonprofit charity care.
 
Chad Adelman and Katherine Silberstein of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University seem to think so. That’s the topic they tackle in a new Edunomics brief.
Chad Adelman and Katherine Silberstein of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University seem to think so. That’s the topic they tackle in a new Edunomics brief.
 
"We have received death threats, our home is under police surveillance for our safety..."
 
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