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After the Oklahoma state health department decided to establish a nonbinary birth certificate option for newborns. Oklahoma GOP Governor Kevin Stitt blasted the decision on Thursday, stating, “I believe that people are created by God to be male or female. Period.”
After the Oklahoma state health department decided to establish a nonbinary birth certificate option for newborns. Oklahoma GOP Governor Kevin Stitt blasted the decision on Thursday, stating, “I believe that people are created by God to be male or female. Period.”
 
Republicans lawmakers in North Carolina scored well in the 2021 “How They Voted” report card released by the N.C. Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Dec. 13.
Republicans lawmakers in North Carolina scored well in the 2021 “How They Voted” report card released by the N.C. Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Dec. 13.
 
The prop gun that actor/producer Alec Baldwin fired when he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust” was reportedly given to him by a crew member who had been the target of a safety complaint in 2019.
The prop gun that actor/producer Alec Baldwin fired when he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust” was reportedly given to him by a crew member who had been the target of a safety complaint in 2019.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Howard Denice Dudley of Kinston, who was convicted of a crime he did not commit.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Howard Denice Dudley of Kinston, who was convicted of a crime he did not commit.
 
Israelis react: "Having two diplomatic delegations in one city means the division of Jerusalem. There is no other possible meaning. It is a finger in Israel's eye."
Israelis react: "Having two diplomatic delegations in one city means the division of Jerusalem. There is no other possible meaning. It is a finger in Israel's eye."
 
Morrisville location to attract 250 clinical research and technology jobs in Wake County
Morrisville location to attract 250 clinical research and technology jobs in Wake County
 
Congressional candidate Bo Hines and his parents will host a fundraiser with U.S. House members Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ga-14, and Madison Cawthorn, NC-14, two of the most high-profile Republican members of the U.S. House.
Congressional candidate Bo Hines and his parents will host a fundraiser with U.S. House members Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ga-14, and Madison Cawthorn, NC-14, two of the most high-profile Republican members of the U.S. House.
 
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was visibly stumped when Axios pressed Cohen and fellow cofounder Jerry Greenfield about the pair banning their company’s products in parts of Israel, while still selling their ice cream in Republican-led states like Georgia and Texas.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was visibly stumped when Axios pressed Cohen and fellow cofounder Jerry Greenfield about the pair banning their company’s products in parts of Israel, while still selling their ice cream in Republican-led states like Georgia and Texas.
 
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper signed three bills into law Thursday, Dec. 9, but also vetoed three bills.
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper signed three bills into law Thursday, Dec. 9, but also vetoed three bills.
 
The Biden administration is hell-bent on ferreting out those pesky white supremacists.
The Biden administration is hell-bent on ferreting out those pesky white supremacists.
 
Gabby Petito, 22, died of strangulation, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue said Tuesday at a news conference.
Gabby Petito, 22, died of strangulation, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue said Tuesday at a news conference.
 
Governor Cooper, health officials offer clear guidance ahead of expected Omicron wave
Governor Cooper, health officials offer clear guidance ahead of expected Omicron wave
 
Assails Dr. Anthony Fauci's record
also says to not force anyone to get the jab
also says to not force anyone to get the jab
 
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19 even though he is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19 even though he is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot.
 
A viral shot of Dr. Anthony Fauci in a nearly two-hour-long National Geographic documentary hosted on Disney+ shows the doctor working in his home office alongside a large portrait of himself.
A viral shot of Dr. Anthony Fauci in a nearly two-hour-long National Geographic documentary hosted on Disney+ shows the doctor working in his home office alongside a large portrait of himself.
 
A Michigan middle school teacher was arrested Friday after allegedly leaving handwritten notes that contained threatening messages in faculty areas of the school.
A Michigan middle school teacher was arrested Friday after allegedly leaving handwritten notes that contained threatening messages in faculty areas of the school.
 
Profiting from the pandemic have violated the Nuremberg Code
Profiting from the pandemic have violated the Nuremberg Code
 
The Tar Heel State’s budget for the new biennium includes $100 million in supplemental pay for public school teachers in some of the state’s smallest, poorest counties.
The Tar Heel State’s budget for the new biennium includes $100 million in supplemental pay for public school teachers in some of the state’s smallest, poorest counties.
 
A Chicago man out on bail for charges related to gun crimes was arrested earlier this month for using a gun while carjacking a man. Once arrested, the suspect admitted to murdering someone during a robbery.
A Chicago man out on bail for charges related to gun crimes was arrested earlier this month for using a gun while carjacking a man. Once arrested, the suspect admitted to murdering someone during a robbery.
 
A father of a child actor who was featured in a NASA video with Vice President Kamala Harris says his son and four other actor children auditioned for their roles in the first video of the YouTube Originals space series.
A father of a child actor who was featured in a NASA video with Vice President Kamala Harris says his son and four other actor children auditioned for their roles in the first video of the YouTube Originals space series.
 
While it’s been commonplace for Hollywood celebs and musical talents to join forces with liberal causes and Democratic politicians, it’s big news when stars link up with conservatives — and some big-name country music entertainers are doing just that.
While it’s been commonplace for Hollywood celebs and musical talents to join forces with liberal causes and Democratic politicians, it’s big news when stars link up with conservatives — and some big-name country music entertainers are doing just that.
 
On Monday, Senator Elizabeth Warren, whose history includes her much-derided claim of identifying as a Native American, jubilated over what President Biden proclaimed “Indigenous Peoples Day,” prompting numerous hilarious responses on social media.
On Monday, Senator Elizabeth Warren, whose history includes her much-derided claim of identifying as a Native American, jubilated over what President Biden proclaimed “Indigenous Peoples Day,” prompting numerous hilarious responses on social media.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has jumped into the state’s legal battle over new election maps. The high court has shut down candidate filing and delayed all state primary elections until May 17.
The N.C. Supreme Court has jumped into the state’s legal battle over new election maps. The high court has shut down candidate filing and delayed all state primary elections until May 17.
 
A Connecticut high school teacher who taught social studies and coached varsity golf was arrested on Monday on child pornography and voyeurism charges
A Connecticut high school teacher who taught social studies and coached varsity golf was arrested on Monday on child pornography and voyeurism charges
 
Singer and LGBT activist Demi Lovato, who encouraged followers to “be a slut” and make their own porn in September, has now weighed in on supposed extraterrestrial beings, arguing that the term “alien” is “a derogatory term for anything.”
Singer and LGBT activist Demi Lovato, who encouraged followers to “be a slut” and make their own porn in September, has now weighed in on supposed extraterrestrial beings, arguing that the term “alien” is “a derogatory term for anything.”
 
The president of Purdue University has spoken out against the Chinese Communist Party monitoring students’ behavior and attempting to intimidate them and their families back in China.
The president of Purdue University has spoken out against the Chinese Communist Party monitoring students’ behavior and attempting to intimidate them and their families back in China.
 
Recognized as “Rocky Balboa” by His Colleagues for Winning Tough Races
Recognized as “Rocky Balboa” by His Colleagues for Winning Tough Races
 
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