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Lawyers for N.C. state government urge the N.C. Court of Appeals to reject pleas for compensation from bar owners shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawyers for N.C. state government urge the N.C. Court of Appeals to reject pleas for compensation from bar owners shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Ahead of an expiration date at the end of the year, the Biden administration formally requested on Tuesday that Congress reauthorize Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial spy program used to combat threats around the world.
Ahead of an expiration date at the end of the year, the Biden administration formally requested on Tuesday that Congress reauthorize Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial spy program used to combat threats around the world.
 
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer took a shot at New York’s political leaders over the weekend for the state’s high taxes, saying that he wants the next team that he plays for to be in a state with a much friendlier tax code.
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer took a shot at New York’s political leaders over the weekend for the state’s high taxes, saying that he wants the next team that he plays for to be in a state with a much friendlier tax code.
 
Cities across New Jersey coastline are banning together to request an investigation into a series of recent whale deaths
Cities across New Jersey coastline are banning together to request an investigation into a series of recent whale deaths
 
China officials said Monday that “certain parties” should stop politicizing the origins of COVID after the U.S. Department of Energy assessed the virus likely leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
China officials said Monday that “certain parties” should stop politicizing the origins of COVID after the U.S. Department of Energy assessed the virus likely leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
 
This is a momentous agreement that will directly improve the health and well-being of 600,000 North Carolinians.
This is a momentous agreement that will directly improve the health and well-being of 600,000 North Carolinians.
 
“The world faces a serious crisis: one that will ruin whole economies and lead to needless suffering and death. The crisis is related to climate change, but not in the way you’re probably thinking.”
“The world faces a serious crisis: one that will ruin whole economies and lead to needless suffering and death. The crisis is related to climate change, but not in the way you’re probably thinking.”
 
Self-inflicted wounds, not changing demographics, are undermining the higher-ed sector.
Self-inflicted wounds, not changing demographics, are undermining the higher-ed sector.
 
A massive shipment of the deadly drug fentanyl — enough to reportedly kill 50 million people — was seized by U.S. Border Patrol in Southern California.
A massive shipment of the deadly drug fentanyl — enough to reportedly kill 50 million people — was seized by U.S. Border Patrol in Southern California.
 
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is reportedly planning to push a bill in the coming weeks that will give President Joe Biden the authority to ban the use of China’s TikTok in the United States.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is reportedly planning to push a bill in the coming weeks that will give President Joe Biden the authority to ban the use of China’s TikTok in the United States.
 
State Department says a congressional panel consisting of former military officials involved in the blunders, activists, and defense contractor executives should do the probe instead.
State Department says a congressional panel consisting of former military officials involved in the blunders, activists, and defense contractor executives should do the probe instead.
 
State legislative leaders have filed new legal briefs supporting reversals of the N.C. Supreme Court's December decisions in voter ID and redistricting cases.
State legislative leaders have filed new legal briefs supporting reversals of the N.C. Supreme Court's December decisions in voter ID and redistricting cases.
 
A member of the Fairfax County School Board in Virginia — who told graduating high school students to remember their “jihad” in 2021 — called the World War II U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima “unfortunate” and a “record” for what “human evil is capable of.”
A member of the Fairfax County School Board in Virginia — who told graduating high school students to remember their “jihad” in 2021 — called the World War II U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima “unfortunate” and a “record” for what “human evil is capable of.”
 
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday regarding two lawsuits challenging a plan from the Biden administration to unilaterally cancel student debt for millions of individuals.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday regarding two lawsuits challenging a plan from the Biden administration to unilaterally cancel student debt for millions of individuals.
 
Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
 
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, who also serves as the President of the North Carolina Senate, will give the Republican Response following Governor Cooper’s State of the State Address.
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, who also serves as the President of the North Carolina Senate, will give the Republican Response following Governor Cooper’s State of the State Address.
 
More Than One Million Illegal Alien Encounters Since October 2022.
 
Almost a month after a jury ruled against her, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg student is appealing her case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Almost a month after a jury ruled against her, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg student is appealing her case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday granting the state control over the special tax and governance district previously managed by Disney.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday granting the state control over the special tax and governance district previously managed by Disney.
 
Elon Musk commented on social media that the nation’s education system and media atmosphere are “racist” against white and Asian people.
Elon Musk commented on social media that the nation’s education system and media atmosphere are “racist” against white and Asian people.
 
A current Biden administration official, and former advisor to Hillary Clinton during her presidential runs, will speak to European officials in the coming week about countering “disinformation.”
A current Biden administration official, and former advisor to Hillary Clinton during her presidential runs, will speak to European officials in the coming week about countering “disinformation.”
 
North Carolina State University now requires undergraduate applicants to answer an essay question affirming their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
North Carolina State University now requires undergraduate applicants to answer an essay question affirming their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praises former President Donald Trump in his upcoming book, even though the Sunshine State Republican has recently been on the receiving end of barbs from Trump, who likely sees him as a threat in the 2024 GOP primary.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praises former President Donald Trump in his upcoming book, even though the Sunshine State Republican has recently been on the receiving end of barbs from Trump, who likely sees him as a threat in the 2024 GOP primary.
 
Former Project Veritas whistleblowers have spoken out in support of James O’Keefe, who was recently removed as the group’s CEO.
Former Project Veritas whistleblowers have spoken out in support of James O’Keefe, who was recently removed as the group’s CEO.
 
USA Today and Cleveland.com announced they will no longer run the “Dilbert” cartoons in newspapers over comments creator Scott Adams recently made concerning race.
USA Today and Cleveland.com announced they will no longer run the “Dilbert” cartoons in newspapers over comments creator Scott Adams recently made concerning race.
 
A “Yankee tax” advanced in the South Carolina state Senate this week which would tack on extra fees to those moving to the Palmetto State when they register their cars.
A “Yankee tax” advanced in the South Carolina state Senate this week which would tack on extra fees to those moving to the Palmetto State when they register their cars.
 
Due to a change at the federal level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin Medicaid beneficiary recertifications that could result in coverage termination or a reduction in benefits.
Due to a change at the federal level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin Medicaid beneficiary recertifications that could result in coverage termination or a reduction in benefits.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) declined to call himself a Democrat during an interview over the weekend when pressed on the matter.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) declined to call himself a Democrat during an interview over the weekend when pressed on the matter.
 
Famed activist Erin Brockovich has joined the throng of people investigating the train derailment-turned environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, and she said she believes President Joe Biden’s administration is hiding something from the American people.
Famed activist Erin Brockovich has joined the throng of people investigating the train derailment-turned environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, and she said she believes President Joe Biden’s administration is hiding something from the American people.
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
 
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is overestimating his forces’ ability to defeat Ukraine’s defenders, according to CIA Director William Burns.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is overestimating his forces’ ability to defeat Ukraine’s defenders, according to CIA Director William Burns.
 
Former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said he would refuse to attend the Republican National Convention in his home state of Wisconsin if former President Donald Trump is the GOP’s 2024 nominee.
Former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said he would refuse to attend the Republican National Convention in his home state of Wisconsin if former President Donald Trump is the GOP’s 2024 nominee.
 
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