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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was asked Thursday to weigh in on the question of whether the investigations into his one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, constituted election interference.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was asked Thursday to weigh in on the question of whether the investigations into his one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, constituted election interference.
 
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been making the legacy media rounds slamming the “climate change” narrative, deeming the latest pundit talking point a “hoax” after hitting the issue during last week’s GOP debate.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been making the legacy media rounds slamming the “climate change” narrative, deeming the latest pundit talking point a “hoax” after hitting the issue during last week’s GOP debate.
 
President Joe Biden delivered a series of flubs along with his Tuesday remarks before the United Nations, saying at one point that he planned to pursue a partnership with China aimed at “accelerating the climate crisis.”
President Joe Biden delivered a series of flubs along with his Tuesday remarks before the United Nations, saying at one point that he planned to pursue a partnership with China aimed at “accelerating the climate crisis.”
 
A judge in Georgia ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County will be viewable to the public.
A judge in Georgia ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County will be viewable to the public.
 
North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
 
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College students are having to go back and learn the basics.
 
President Joe Biden faced backlash online Thursday afternoon after a video of him went viral saying that the “workers without high school diplomas” in the U.S. are “African American and Hispanic workers.”
President Joe Biden faced backlash online Thursday afternoon after a video of him went viral saying that the “workers without high school diplomas” in the U.S. are “African American and Hispanic workers.”
 
Former President Donald Trump won’t have to stand trial in Georgia next month over his alleged 2020 presidential election interference after the judge overseeing the case separated two co-defendants in the case from the trial of Trump and 16 others.
Former President Donald Trump won’t have to stand trial in Georgia next month over his alleged 2020 presidential election interference after the judge overseeing the case separated two co-defendants in the case from the trial of Trump and 16 others.
 
The Biden administration reportedly deported more than 60 Haitian nationals back to the Caribbean island on Thursday, a day after the U.S. State Department warned American citizens to flee the country amid ongoing civil unrest and political turmoil.
The Biden administration reportedly deported more than 60 Haitian nationals back to the Caribbean island on Thursday, a day after the U.S. State Department warned American citizens to flee the country amid ongoing civil unrest and political turmoil.
 
"The unchecked drug dealing is plainly the root of our current problems."
 
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Orange County might have to refund some school impact fees. A trial judge will have to determine whether fees charged for school buses and consultants' costs will lead to refunds.
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Orange County might have to refund some school impact fees. A trial judge will have to determine whether fees charged for school buses and consultants' costs will lead to refunds.
 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported taking private jet flights in the spring of last year because of security concerns that followed the leak of a Dobbs draft opinion.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported taking private jet flights in the spring of last year because of security concerns that followed the leak of a Dobbs draft opinion.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed President Joe Biden for his use of several email aliases from when he was vice president, saying that the “natural implication is you’re trying to hide something.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed President Joe Biden for his use of several email aliases from when he was vice president, saying that the “natural implication is you’re trying to hide something.”
 
President Joe Biden said during a press conference on Wednesday that he sensed nothing political when he spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as DeSantis managed Florida’s emergency response to Hurricane Idalia.
President Joe Biden said during a press conference on Wednesday that he sensed nothing political when he spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as DeSantis managed Florida’s emergency response to Hurricane Idalia.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed on Wednesday that the Biden administration was stopping the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. through the southern border despite officials documenting millions of illegal border crossings.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed on Wednesday that the Biden administration was stopping the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. through the southern border despite officials documenting millions of illegal border crossings.
 
President Joe Biden is allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from Venezuela to stay and work in the U.S. as federal officials insist it would be unsafe for them to return home.
President Joe Biden is allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from Venezuela to stay and work in the U.S. as federal officials insist it would be unsafe for them to return home.
 
The State Board of Elections has opened a public comment period on rules that will establish the standards and procedures for an electronic poll book certification program in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections has opened a public comment period on rules that will establish the standards and procedures for an electronic poll book certification program in North Carolina.
 
Disgraced former Biden Energy Department official Samuel Brinton pleaded “no contest” this week after being caught on video allegedly stealing luggage at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Disgraced former Biden Energy Department official Samuel Brinton pleaded “no contest” this week after being caught on video allegedly stealing luggage at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
 
The city of Raleigh is asking a federal court to drop the city from a High Point woman's lawsuit challenging her arrest during a 2020 COVID policy protest.
The city of Raleigh is asking a federal court to drop the city from a High Point woman's lawsuit challenging her arrest during a 2020 COVID policy protest.
 
Since 2017, the population of North Atlantic Right Whales has declined by 30 percent
 
House Republicans may lean on a tactic used by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to push forward an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden without majority support in the chamber, according to a new report.
House Republicans may lean on a tactic used by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to push forward an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden without majority support in the chamber, according to a new report.
 
On Wednesday, Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines shot back at North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for his veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, pointing to the long term, serious injuries of North Carolina female teen volleyball player Payton McNabb.
On Wednesday, Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines shot back at North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for his veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, pointing to the long term, serious injuries of North Carolina female teen volleyball player Payton McNabb.
 
A federal judge delivered on Wednesday a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, saying that the former New York City mayor is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers.
A federal judge delivered on Wednesday a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, saying that the former New York City mayor is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers.
 
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez will not defend Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s controversial gun order, which is facing multiple lawsuits, in court.
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez will not defend Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s controversial gun order, which is facing multiple lawsuits, in court.
 
Funding will provide Indigenous youth with opportunities to engage in meaningful public service projects on federal and Tribal lands
Funding will provide Indigenous youth with opportunities to engage in meaningful public service projects on federal and Tribal lands
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared to freeze up again during a press conference in Kentucky on Wednesday — roughly one month after a similar episode on Capitol Hill.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared to freeze up again during a press conference in Kentucky on Wednesday — roughly one month after a similar episode on Capitol Hill.
 
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday called on the National Archives to produce records detailing when and where President Joe Biden’s embattled son, Hunter Biden, had access to Air Force Two.
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday called on the National Archives to produce records detailing when and where President Joe Biden’s embattled son, Hunter Biden, had access to Air Force Two.
 
In an ongoing effort to encourage increased awareness, understanding and recognition of the many contributions made by Deaf people across the state of North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 2023 as Deaf Awareness Month.
In an ongoing effort to encourage increased awareness, understanding and recognition of the many contributions made by Deaf people across the state of North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 2023 as Deaf Awareness Month.
 
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said he would move to hold up any spending bill providing more money to Ukraine as the deadline for Congress to fund the federal government approaches.
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said he would move to hold up any spending bill providing more money to Ukraine as the deadline for Congress to fund the federal government approaches.
 
Americans are expected to spend more on food through the rest of 2023 and into 2024 as prices continue to rise even as President Joe Biden touts his record on inflation and “Bidenomics.”
Americans are expected to spend more on food through the rest of 2023 and into 2024 as prices continue to rise even as President Joe Biden touts his record on inflation and “Bidenomics.”
 
Sen. Mitt Romney, 76, the GOP presidential nominee who lost the 2012 election to Barack Obama and later became a United States senator from Utah in 2018, said he will not seek a second term in the Senate in 2024.
Sen. Mitt Romney, 76, the GOP presidential nominee who lost the 2012 election to Barack Obama and later became a United States senator from Utah in 2018, said he will not seek a second term in the Senate in 2024.
 
Biden admin worked on document declaring climate change a top national security risk as Kabul crumbled
 
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