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U.S. troops stationed at a military base in Iraq were attacked on Wednesday with a barrage of Katyusha rockets that landed inside the base.
U.S. troops stationed at a military base in Iraq were attacked on Wednesday with a barrage of Katyusha rockets that landed inside the base.
 
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.
 
Having lived through the past couple of years, you will no doubt agree with the 1983 Anne Murray song, “We Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today.” I’m happy to oblige with some.
Having lived through the past couple of years, you will no doubt agree with the 1983 Anne Murray song, “We Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today.” I’m happy to oblige with some.
 
Oregon is now enforcing a new law that will prevent news organizations from publishing mugshots of people who have been arrested but not yet convicted.
Oregon is now enforcing a new law that will prevent news organizations from publishing mugshots of people who have been arrested but not yet convicted.
 
On Tuesday, video was captured of American gunfire destroying two Iranian drones loaded with explosives that were targeting the U.S. Ain al-Asad airbase west of Baghdad.
On Tuesday, video was captured of American gunfire destroying two Iranian drones loaded with explosives that were targeting the U.S. Ain al-Asad airbase west of Baghdad.
 
The city of Durham is set to give monthly checks worth $500 to 115 formerly incarcerated people. The move is part of a nationwide basic income experiment, primarily bankrolled by Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey.
The city of Durham is set to give monthly checks worth $500 to 115 formerly incarcerated people. The move is part of a nationwide basic income experiment, primarily bankrolled by Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey.
 
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s interview at a Wall Street Journal forum last month is again making the rounds after LiveAction resurfaced comments the billionaire made about the declining birth rate.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s interview at a Wall Street Journal forum last month is again making the rounds after LiveAction resurfaced comments the billionaire made about the declining birth rate.
 
Seventeen alleged gang members have been charged in a massive 118-count indictment in Brooklyn, accused of causing numerous shootings, including four murders.
Seventeen alleged gang members have been charged in a massive 118-count indictment in Brooklyn, accused of causing numerous shootings, including four murders.
 
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.
 
Leaked documents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) obtained by Fox News’ Bill Melugin show that the Biden .administration initiated a “mass release” of 160,000 illegal immigrants into the United States
Leaked documents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) obtained by Fox News’ Bill Melugin show that the Biden .administration initiated a “mass release” of 160,000 illegal immigrants into the United States
 
The Loudon County Public Schools board was under fire during its public meeting Tuesday night, following a blockbuster report from The Daily Wire alleging that the district covered up a sexual assault that happened in one of its high schools.
The Loudon County Public Schools board was under fire during its public meeting Tuesday night, following a blockbuster report from The Daily Wire alleging that the district covered up a sexual assault that happened in one of its high schools.
 
Universities are suffering an identity crisis. They don’t know what they are or what they are for. Nearly forty years ago, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn proclaimed, “Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this happened.”
Universities are suffering an identity crisis. They don’t know what they are or what they are for. Nearly forty years ago, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn proclaimed, “Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this happened.”
 
"Thank you to everyone who believed in me and continued to believe in me, even when it wasn’t the popular thing to do."
"Thank you to everyone who believed in me and continued to believe in me, even when it wasn’t the popular thing to do."
 
"Just in case s*** over at Twitter gets even dumber, I’m here now as well. Rejoice!"
"Just in case s*** over at Twitter gets even dumber, I’m here now as well. Rejoice!"
 
On Tuesday, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines stated they would defy Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order this week barring any employer in the state from requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Both of the airlines are based in Texas.
On Tuesday, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines stated they would defy Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order this week barring any employer in the state from requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Both of the airlines are based in Texas.
 
A new CNBC and Change Research poll of voters surveyed between December 17-20 found that President Biden’s disapproval numbers have soared to a whopping 56%; the worst of his presidency.
A new CNBC and Change Research poll of voters surveyed between December 17-20 found that President Biden’s disapproval numbers have soared to a whopping 56%; the worst of his presidency.
 
As Senate Democrats continue their crusade against the legislative process, Senate hopeful Cheri Beasley is falling in lock-step with Chuck Schumer to radically change the Senate’s rules.
As Senate Democrats continue their crusade against the legislative process, Senate hopeful Cheri Beasley is falling in lock-step with Chuck Schumer to radically change the Senate’s rules.
 
Vows to 'piss them off' and 'reduce' them
Vows to 'piss them off' and 'reduce' them
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses newly adopted criteria for election redistricting in North Carolina.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses newly adopted criteria for election redistricting in North Carolina.
 
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk warned against the low birth rate, describing it as “one of the biggest risks to civilization.”
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk warned against the low birth rate, describing it as “one of the biggest risks to civilization.”
 
The establishment media on Tuesday ran with another disparaging narrative targeting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that turned out to be false, claiming the Republican had a “community activist” arrested and removed from a news conference over criticism of the governor.
The establishment media on Tuesday ran with another disparaging narrative targeting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that turned out to be false, claiming the Republican had a “community activist” arrested and removed from a news conference over criticism of the governor.
 
Former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday evening that he has canceled his upcoming January 6th press conference this week in Florida.
Former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday evening that he has canceled his upcoming January 6th press conference this week in Florida.
 
President Joe Biden did not have an answer on Monday when he was pressed by reporters about when the American people would receive free COVID-19 tests.
President Joe Biden did not have an answer on Monday when he was pressed by reporters about when the American people would receive free COVID-19 tests.
 
There’s something rotten in American journalism schools. From a tendency toward bias to outright activism, journalism in higher education is not what it should be: a place to guide young writers through a liberal education that teaches them how to think, report, and write clearly.
There’s something rotten in American journalism schools. From a tendency toward bias to outright activism, journalism in higher education is not what it should be: a place to guide young writers through a liberal education that teaches them how to think, report, and write clearly.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday, Jan. 4, said health experts, doctors, and scientists are learning more about COVID-19, and state officials and politicians are using that knowledge to keep schools open and to avoid more onerous shutdowns and suppressions.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday, Jan. 4, said health experts, doctors, and scientists are learning more about COVID-19, and state officials and politicians are using that knowledge to keep schools open and to avoid more onerous shutdowns and suppressions.
 
A clear case of the Pot calling the Kettle black
A clear case of the Pot calling the Kettle black
 
The Department of Justice boasted last week that more than 725 people have been arrested in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021.
The Department of Justice boasted last week that more than 725 people have been arrested in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021.
 
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) admitted Monday that hospitalizations in New York are likely being over counted by as much as 50%.
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) admitted Monday that hospitalizations in New York are likely being over counted by as much as 50%.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us most here in North Carolina, and is distilled for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us most here in North Carolina, and is distilled for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video.
 
views of FBI by citizens turn negative under Biden
views of FBI by citizens turn negative under Biden
 
The Associated Press this week ran a 49-paragraph story some online have likened to a “smear” piece on Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old U.S. military veteran who was fatally shot by police in the Capitol during the January 6 riot.
The Associated Press this week ran a 49-paragraph story some online have likened to a “smear” piece on Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old U.S. military veteran who was fatally shot by police in the Capitol during the January 6 riot.
 
Those investigating the massive fire in Colorado are still trying to determine how the blaze started.
Those investigating the massive fire in Colorado are still trying to determine how the blaze started.
 
"The labor unions representing federal workers are still very powerful and they donate a lot of money to Democrats. They don’t like seeing their members terminated ...”
"The labor unions representing federal workers are still very powerful and they donate a lot of money to Democrats. They don’t like seeing their members terminated ...”
 
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