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Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) called for answers on Monday over the environmental hazards induced by a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month.
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) called for answers on Monday over the environmental hazards induced by a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month.
 
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Republican lawmakers criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which marks the most recent of several high-profile infrastructure disasters during his two-year tenure.
Republican lawmakers criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which marks the most recent of several high-profile infrastructure disasters during his two-year tenure.
 
Meteorologists across North America have been seen on live television struggling to report the weather now that all of the weather balloons have been shot down.
Meteorologists across North America have been seen on live television struggling to report the weather now that all of the weather balloons have been shot down.
 
JPMorgan Chase signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government in the hopes of coordinating between $20 billion and $30 billion in funds to rebuild the war-torn country.
JPMorgan Chase signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government in the hopes of coordinating between $20 billion and $30 billion in funds to rebuild the war-torn country.
 
The lead of the Daily Mail said it all: “Scientists claim that there are fewer wild animals in neighborhoods where mostly people of color live — and their absence is affecting residents’ mental health.”
The lead of the Daily Mail said it all: “Scientists claim that there are fewer wild animals in neighborhoods where mostly people of color live — and their absence is affecting residents’ mental health.”
 
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center in the nation's capital to seek treatment for clinical depression after coming to the realization that he was a member of the United States Congress.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center in the nation's capital to seek treatment for clinical depression after coming to the realization that he was a member of the United States Congress.
 
An independent panel studying child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in Portugal found that more than 4,800 children have been sexually abused by mostly priests over the past 70 years.
An independent panel studying child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in Portugal found that more than 4,800 children have been sexually abused by mostly priests over the past 70 years.
 
NFL Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst Terry Bradshaw got slammed for “fat-shaming” the Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after Kansas City beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.
NFL Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst Terry Bradshaw got slammed for “fat-shaming” the Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after Kansas City beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.
 
Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
 
Strive Asset Management Executive Chairman Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotechnology executive and a leading voice against the ESG investing movement, teased a possible bid for the White House on Monday.
Strive Asset Management Executive Chairman Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotechnology executive and a leading voice against the ESG investing movement, teased a possible bid for the White House on Monday.
 
In a powerful display of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, Norfolk Southern dumped thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals into the Ohio River to create beautiful rainbow-colored water.
In a powerful display of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, Norfolk Southern dumped thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals into the Ohio River to create beautiful rainbow-colored water.
 
When former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, the identical twin of Arizona Democrat senator Mark Kelly, tried to get SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to let Ukraine use SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for use by the country’s military, Musk rebuffed the attempt.
When former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, the identical twin of Arizona Democrat senator Mark Kelly, tried to get SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to let Ukraine use SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for use by the country’s military, Musk rebuffed the attempt.
 
North Carolina House legislators yesterday introduced a bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
North Carolina House legislators yesterday introduced a bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
 
Megyn Kelly said on Thursday that CNN host Don Lemon has “a pattern” of making “sexist” comments to his female colleagues following his remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley not being in her “prime” — and Kelly brought the receipts.
Megyn Kelly said on Thursday that CNN host Don Lemon has “a pattern” of making “sexist” comments to his female colleagues following his remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley not being in her “prime” — and Kelly brought the receipts.
 
In a bid to both stay ahead of the technological curve and help usher in the end of the world, tech companies continue to repeatedly comb through every dystopian science fiction novel they can find in order to come up with their next ideas.
In a bid to both stay ahead of the technological curve and help usher in the end of the world, tech companies continue to repeatedly comb through every dystopian science fiction novel they can find in order to come up with their next ideas.
 
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper accused POLITICO of “deliberately” misrepresenting a letter he and 50 other intelligence veterans signed regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper accused POLITICO of “deliberately” misrepresenting a letter he and 50 other intelligence veterans signed regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Winterville police policy against livestreaming traffic stops could violate the First Amendment.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Winterville police policy against livestreaming traffic stops could violate the First Amendment.
 
All eyes were on Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after Kansas City beat Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday as the brothers shared an embrace and three words with one another.
All eyes were on Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after Kansas City beat Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday as the brothers shared an embrace and three words with one another.
 
The Biden administration urged U.S. citizens on Monday to leave Russia without delay, warning of “unpredictable consequences” including detentions as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Biden administration urged U.S. citizens on Monday to leave Russia without delay, warning of “unpredictable consequences” including detentions as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
 
The ongoing blurring of gender lines reached yet another milestone today, as a local man frantically and effeminately shooed a bee away from his face, resulting in him being granted honorary womanhood.
The ongoing blurring of gender lines reached yet another milestone today, as a local man frantically and effeminately shooed a bee away from his face, resulting in him being granted honorary womanhood.
 
There’s something in the air over North America, or make that some things in the air, and Ben Shapiro has an idea about what is going on.
There’s something in the air over North America, or make that some things in the air, and Ben Shapiro has an idea about what is going on.
 
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
 
Parts of a report from a Georgia special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally interfered in the 2020 election are set to be released this week.
Parts of a report from a Georgia special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally interfered in the 2020 election are set to be released this week.
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House physician has released a full report on Biden's annual physical exam, confirming the President is, technically speaking, still alive.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House physician has released a full report on Biden's annual physical exam, confirming the President is, technically speaking, still alive.
 
U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerck, the commander who oversees North American airspace, did not rule out aliens when asked about the unidentified objects shot down over North American airspace in recent days.
U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerck, the commander who oversees North American airspace, did not rule out aliens when asked about the unidentified objects shot down over North American airspace in recent days.
 
follows on legalizing children over 12 changng their gender
follows on legalizing children over 12 changng their gender
 
Astronomers believe the green laser beams spotted over the Hawaiian Islands last month came from a Chinese satellite.
Astronomers believe the green laser beams spotted over the Hawaiian Islands last month came from a Chinese satellite.
 
On Tuesday, an ACLU North Carolina lobbyist, Kristie Puckett Williams, made graphic, sexually harassing comments to conservative radio host Pete Kaliner during a Twitter discussion regarding N.C. Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
On Tuesday, an ACLU North Carolina lobbyist, Kristie Puckett Williams, made graphic, sexually harassing comments to conservative radio host Pete Kaliner during a Twitter discussion regarding N.C. Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
 
New UFO sightings appear to be popping up all around the United States over the past few days.
New UFO sightings appear to be popping up all around the United States over the past few days.
 
Despite recent hardship, the quaint village of East Palestine has seen a surge in real estate sales as embittered Californians seek refuge in a state promising a better quality of life.
Despite recent hardship, the quaint village of East Palestine has seen a surge in real estate sales as embittered Californians seek refuge in a state promising a better quality of life.
 
The Kansas City Chiefs eked out a 38-35 victory at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday with just eight seconds remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter.
The Kansas City Chiefs eked out a 38-35 victory at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday with just eight seconds remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter.
 
If placing teachers in high-need schools is the measure of success, the answer may be “no.”
If placing teachers in high-need schools is the measure of success, the answer may be “no.”
 
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