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A 46-year-old man won a New York women’s cycling event on Sunday, just a week after a 35-time winner on the women’s national cyclocross circuit revealed that she had retired after finishing in fourth place between two men in third and fifth places.
A 46-year-old man won a New York women’s cycling event on Sunday, just a week after a 35-time winner on the women’s national cyclocross circuit revealed that she had retired after finishing in fourth place between two men in third and fifth places.
 
Stanford Law School Dean Jenny Martinez doubled down on her support of free speech — regardless of who agreed with it — in a memo published Wednesday.
Stanford Law School Dean Jenny Martinez doubled down on her support of free speech — regardless of who agreed with it — in a memo published Wednesday.
 
Majority support citizen only voting, right to work, and taxpayer protection amendments
 
In a historic vote, Tennessee Republicans expelled two state House Democrats on Thursday over their actions during last week’s storming of the state capitol building by gun control activists, where Democrats led chants with a bullhorn and disrupted the floor session.
In a historic vote, Tennessee Republicans expelled two state House Democrats on Thursday over their actions during last week’s storming of the state capitol building by gun control activists, where Democrats led chants with a bullhorn and disrupted the floor session.
 
Governor Roy Cooper delivered North Carolina’s annual State of the State address Monday evening, along with a response from Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
Governor Roy Cooper delivered North Carolina’s annual State of the State address Monday evening, along with a response from Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
 
CBS White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe put the screws to retired Admiral John Kirby during a Thursday briefing, pressing him on the administration’s decision to release a long-awaited assessment of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal just before a holiday weekend.
CBS White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe put the screws to retired Admiral John Kirby during a Thursday briefing, pressing him on the administration’s decision to release a long-awaited assessment of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal just before a holiday weekend.
 
The American Library Association framed recent efforts to remove alleged sexually explicit content from school libraries as a “record number” of attempted “book bans” in two decades.
The American Library Association framed recent efforts to remove alleged sexually explicit content from school libraries as a “record number” of attempted “book bans” in two decades.
 
Legislative leaders call for new Leandro Judge James Ammons to slice the state's education spending obligation from $677 million to $377 million.
Legislative leaders call for new Leandro Judge James Ammons to slice the state's education spending obligation from $677 million to $377 million.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” who should be held accountable for invading Ukraine and said his previous statement on the war in Ukraine has been mischaracterized.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” who should be held accountable for invading Ukraine and said his previous statement on the war in Ukraine has been mischaracterized.
 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew neglected to provide a clear answer on whether individuals associated with ByteDance, the social media platform’s Chinese parent company, helped him prepare for a Thursday morning hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew neglected to provide a clear answer on whether individuals associated with ByteDance, the social media platform’s Chinese parent company, helped him prepare for a Thursday morning hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court reconsidered Wednesday a case dealing with the state's challenged 2018 voter ID law. Justices could throw out a ruling that blocked the law from taking effect.
The N.C. Supreme Court reconsidered Wednesday a case dealing with the state's challenged 2018 voter ID law. Justices could throw out a ruling that blocked the law from taking effect.
 
The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg shot back on Thursday at House Republicans who opened an investigation this week into the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump, arguing they lack a “legitimate basis” for their inquiry.
The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg shot back on Thursday at House Republicans who opened an investigation this week into the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump, arguing they lack a “legitimate basis” for their inquiry.
 
Some schools ban trans-identifying students from playing on the team of their preferred gender.
Some schools ban trans-identifying students from playing on the team of their preferred gender.
 
"This is not just 1,300 jobs; this is our blue-collar identity." said Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers.
"This is not just 1,300 jobs; this is our blue-collar identity." said Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers.
 
Happy Women’s History Month! With just eight days to go in March, men have dominated the month meant to celebrate the fairer sex around the globe.
Happy Women’s History Month! With just eight days to go in March, men have dominated the month meant to celebrate the fairer sex around the globe.
 
A new CNN poll found that more than half of all Americans approve of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to indict former President Donald Trump — despite the fact that no one surveyed knew the contents of the still-sealed indictment when they answered questions about it.
A new CNN poll found that more than half of all Americans approve of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to indict former President Donald Trump — despite the fact that no one surveyed knew the contents of the still-sealed indictment when they answered questions about it.
 
Joe Scarborough is right: The walls really are closing in in the Donald Trump hush-money case.
Joe Scarborough is right: The walls really are closing in in the Donald Trump hush-money case.
 
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) defended social media platform TikTok as lawmakers debate a possible nationwide ban of the app.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) defended social media platform TikTok as lawmakers debate a possible nationwide ban of the app.
 
Republicans moved a bill through the House Education Committee on March 14 that would prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in North Carolina public school classrooms.
Republicans moved a bill through the House Education Committee on March 14 that would prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in North Carolina public school classrooms.
 
Newly uncovered evidence shows that the walls of Jericho crumbled to the ground right after Joshua finished playing an absolutely boss saxophone solo.
Newly uncovered evidence shows that the walls of Jericho crumbled to the ground right after Joshua finished playing an absolutely boss saxophone solo.
 
A loophole in North Carolina law allows ballots from unverified registrations to be counted
A loophole in North Carolina law allows ballots from unverified registrations to be counted
 
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that an attorney for former President Donald Trump must testify and turn over records on Trump in the federal criminal investigation into the former president’s handling of U.S. government records after he left office.
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that an attorney for former President Donald Trump must testify and turn over records on Trump in the federal criminal investigation into the former president’s handling of U.S. government records after he left office.
 
The Commerce Department moved to prevent funds allocated by the CHIPS and Science Act from helping with the development of semiconductors in adversarial nations.
The Commerce Department moved to prevent funds allocated by the CHIPS and Science Act from helping with the development of semiconductors in adversarial nations.
 
Federal law enforcement had “no legitimate basis” for a Biden administration directive to tackle school board-related threats, according to a GOP-led “weaponization” panel.
Federal law enforcement had “no legitimate basis” for a Biden administration directive to tackle school board-related threats, according to a GOP-led “weaponization” panel.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order at a press conference Tuesday creating the Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Public Safety, the first of its kind in the South.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order at a press conference Tuesday creating the Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Public Safety, the first of its kind in the South.
 
John Kirby took a fair amount of backlash after he declared on Tuesday that LGBTQ rights were a “core part” of American foreign policy.
John Kirby took a fair amount of backlash after he declared on Tuesday that LGBTQ rights were a “core part” of American foreign policy.
 
Several Defense Department doctors defended sex-change procedures for minors and took aim at Republican-led states who have banned the life-altering procedures for children in a major medical journal.
Several Defense Department doctors defended sex-change procedures for minors and took aim at Republican-led states who have banned the life-altering procedures for children in a major medical journal.
 
Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) will celebrate the groundbreaking of infrastructure projects on Friday, April 7 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) will celebrate the groundbreaking of infrastructure projects on Friday, April 7 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
 
The grand jury indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed in a Manhattan court Tuesday afternoon as the former president sat in the room while under arrest.
The grand jury indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed in a Manhattan court Tuesday afternoon as the former president sat in the room while under arrest.
 
A bill that won approval by the House Education Committee on March 14 would give North Carolina public school districts more leeway in creating disciplinary policies in classrooms.
A bill that won approval by the House Education Committee on March 14 would give North Carolina public school districts more leeway in creating disciplinary policies in classrooms.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s possible criminal case against former President Donald Trump may have derailed this week, according to Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s possible criminal case against former President Donald Trump may have derailed this week, according to Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz.
 
Former President Donald Trump was arrested on Tuesday after surrendering himself to the Manhattan district attorney's office to face dozens of felony charges.
Former President Donald Trump was arrested on Tuesday after surrendering himself to the Manhattan district attorney's office to face dozens of felony charges.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court heard fresh arguments in the Harper v. Hall redistricting case Tuesday. The court, with a new 5-2 Republican majority, could reverse a December decision from the old court's 4-3 Democratic majority.
The N.C. Supreme Court heard fresh arguments in the Harper v. Hall redistricting case Tuesday. The court, with a new 5-2 Republican majority, could reverse a December decision from the old court's 4-3 Democratic majority.
 
A five-year-old letter surfaced Wednesday that appeared to show President Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen lied to investigators about a hush money payment made during the 2016 presidential election.
A five-year-old letter surfaced Wednesday that appeared to show President Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen lied to investigators about a hush money payment made during the 2016 presidential election.
 
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