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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a notice to airmen (NOTAM) late Saturday night warning that it had designated an area in the northern part of Montana as a “national defense airspace” and that anyone who entered the airspace would be intercepted.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a notice to airmen (NOTAM) late Saturday night warning that it had designated an area in the northern part of Montana as a “national defense airspace” and that anyone who entered the airspace would be intercepted.
 
People just can't take their eyes off those nifty high-altitude spy devices! They're obviously balloons and/or drones from China, but what if they're aliens?
People just can't take their eyes off those nifty high-altitude spy devices! They're obviously balloons and/or drones from China, but what if they're aliens?
 
The U.S. Air Force shot down an unidentified object flying over Canada Saturday evening, according to U.S. officials.
The U.S. Air Force shot down an unidentified object flying over Canada Saturday evening, according to U.S. officials.
 
Newly elected Pender County Board of Commissioners member Jimmy Tate is stepping aside. In an interview with WECT in Wilmington, Tate claims he has experienced both racist and homophobic comments from fellow commission members.
Newly elected Pender County Board of Commissioners member Jimmy Tate is stepping aside. In an interview with WECT in Wilmington, Tate claims he has experienced both racist and homophobic comments from fellow commission members.
 
The U.S. government has moved to sanction six Chinese aerospace companies over their purported involvement in the communist country’s spy balloon program.
The U.S. government has moved to sanction six Chinese aerospace companies over their purported involvement in the communist country’s spy balloon program.
 
A revival seems to have broken out at an Asbury University chapel service, which just so happened to take place the night before a massive group project was due in English 362.
A revival seems to have broken out at an Asbury University chapel service, which just so happened to take place the night before a massive group project was due in English 362.
 
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said during an interview Friday that communist China is conducting warfare against the United States by intentionally flooding the U.S. with fentanyl.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said during an interview Friday that communist China is conducting warfare against the United States by intentionally flooding the U.S. with fentanyl.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has rejected media outlets' request for law enforcement recordings linked to Andrew Brown's 2021 shooting death.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has rejected media outlets' request for law enforcement recordings linked to Andrew Brown's 2021 shooting death.
 
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) called the effort to shoot down an unidentified object over Alaskan air late this week a “varsity-level” military operation.
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) called the effort to shoot down an unidentified object over Alaskan air late this week a “varsity-level” military operation.
 
A Bible class for kindergarteners was interrupted Sunday when Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez burst through the door and informed the five-year-olds in attendance that Jesus was a fascist. The children reportedly left the classroom in tears.
A Bible class for kindergarteners was interrupted Sunday when Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez burst through the door and informed the five-year-olds in attendance that Jesus was a fascist. The children reportedly left the classroom in tears.
 
Names of individuals allegedly tied to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be released through unsealed court documents in the coming months, according to a new report.
Names of individuals allegedly tied to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be released through unsealed court documents in the coming months, according to a new report.
 
A new report finds that North Carolina’s forest management plans effectively preserve forests while allowing for recreation and commercial use
A new report finds that North Carolina’s forest management plans effectively preserve forests while allowing for recreation and commercial use
 
The unidentified object that the U.S. military shot down over Alaska on Friday reportedly had a “cylindrical shape” and was about the size of a small car.
The unidentified object that the U.S. military shot down over Alaska on Friday reportedly had a “cylindrical shape” and was about the size of a small car.
 
In one of the most momentous events in the history of mankind, a species of noble and intelligent aliens has made landfall in Florida to make first contact with the Leader of the Free World, President Donald J. Trump.
In one of the most momentous events in the history of mankind, a species of noble and intelligent aliens has made landfall in Florida to make first contact with the Leader of the Free World, President Donald J. Trump.
 
Federal law enforcement officials found more classified material at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday while they were conducting a search of the property that they had coordinated with Pence’s team.
Federal law enforcement officials found more classified material at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday while they were conducting a search of the property that they had coordinated with Pence’s team.
 
You don’t need to go to Florida for sunshine. Sunshine is lighting the way here in North Carolina as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, also presented as the “Parents Bill of Rights” bill is making its way through the legislature, soon to become law.
You don’t need to go to Florida for sunshine. Sunshine is lighting the way here in North Carolina as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, also presented as the “Parents Bill of Rights” bill is making its way through the legislature, soon to become law.
 
House Republicans asked for any communications about the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sent by officials in the Securities and Exchange Commission.
House Republicans asked for any communications about the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sent by officials in the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
A well-known political network that focuses on limited government says it’s time to look ahead to the future for Republican presidential candidates for 2024, and they say that future doesn’t include former President Donald Trump.
A well-known political network that focuses on limited government says it’s time to look ahead to the future for Republican presidential candidates for 2024, and they say that future doesn’t include former President Donald Trump.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised God, his wife, and their two kids after he scored the NFL’s top honor as the league’s Most Valuable Player for 2022.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised God, his wife, and their two kids after he scored the NFL’s top honor as the league’s Most Valuable Player for 2022.
 
Pete Buttigieg, the Transportation Secretary under President Biden, has reportedly been binge-watching the children's show Thomas the Tank Engine in an effort to understand the recent wave of train derailments that have been plaguing the United States.
Pete Buttigieg, the Transportation Secretary under President Biden, has reportedly been binge-watching the children's show Thomas the Tank Engine in an effort to understand the recent wave of train derailments that have been plaguing the United States.
 
John Travolta honored Olivia Newton-John, his co-star in the 1978 hit movie “Grease,” in a commercial from T-Mobile that will air during Super Bowl LVII.
John Travolta honored Olivia Newton-John, his co-star in the 1978 hit movie “Grease,” in a commercial from T-Mobile that will air during Super Bowl LVII.
 
Why Americans should take note of the serious risk China poses, both via balloons and social media
Why Americans should take note of the serious risk China poses, both via balloons and social media
 
The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Alaska on Friday, according to U.S. officials.
The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Alaska on Friday, according to U.S. officials.
 
Once a year — every year since 1790 — the president of the United States has delivered a message on the state of the union.
Once a year — every year since 1790 — the president of the United States has delivered a message on the state of the union.
 
An envoy of extraterrestrial beings stifled their frustration and asked to be taken to a different leader after their initial meeting with President Joe Biden left them confused and exasperated, sources say.
An envoy of extraterrestrial beings stifled their frustration and asked to be taken to a different leader after their initial meeting with President Joe Biden left them confused and exasperated, sources say.
 
Some federal regulators, including Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, have cracked down on a number of cryptocurrency firms as lawmakers and agencies seek to introduce regulations in the nascent sector.
Some federal regulators, including Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, have cracked down on a number of cryptocurrency firms as lawmakers and agencies seek to introduce regulations in the nascent sector.
 
The new judge in North Carolina's long-running Leandro education funding case will hold his first hearing March 10.
The new judge in North Carolina's long-running Leandro education funding case will hold his first hearing March 10.
 
The FBI showed up to former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana on Friday to search for classified materials after Pence’s legal team found classified documents inside the home last month.
The FBI showed up to former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana on Friday to search for classified materials after Pence’s legal team found classified documents inside the home last month.
 
The secretary of the Army denies that the service branch has been emphasizing racial, gender, and social justice over war-fighting skills, but not everyone believes her.
The secretary of the Army denies that the service branch has been emphasizing racial, gender, and social justice over war-fighting skills, but not everyone believes her.
 
Democratic and Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee drew attention on Thursday to the effect of low housing supply on prices.
Democratic and Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee drew attention on Thursday to the effect of low housing supply on prices.
 
Despite a long history of experts, gurus, and mothers-in-law who have claimed to have fully figured out parenting, a new study from a major university has concluded that every single parent since time began has been "winging it," "making it up as they go," and using "trial and error"
Despite a long history of experts, gurus, and mothers-in-law who have claimed to have fully figured out parenting, a new study from a major university has concluded that every single parent since time began has been "winging it," "making it up as they go," and using "trial and error"
 
The White House dismissed the new House panel investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government by comparing it to the Joseph McCarthy hearings of the 1950s that sought to root out Communists in the federal government.
The White House dismissed the new House panel investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government by comparing it to the Joseph McCarthy hearings of the 1950s that sought to root out Communists in the federal government.
 
Notes on Rousseau, brain chemistry, and the ubiquity of bad academic “data.”
Notes on Rousseau, brain chemistry, and the ubiquity of bad academic “data.”
 
Actor Idris Elba said that he’s no longer interested in being defined by the color of his skin during an interview published Wednesday.
Actor Idris Elba said that he’s no longer interested in being defined by the color of his skin during an interview published Wednesday.
 
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