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Scholars at Notre Dame's Department of Theology have found new evidence that the forbidden fruit described in Genesis was not actually a fruit, but a vial of deadly, highly processed seed oil.
Scholars at Notre Dame's Department of Theology have found new evidence that the forbidden fruit described in Genesis was not actually a fruit, but a vial of deadly, highly processed seed oil.
 
The mother of Ashli Babbitt says she was “aggressively” arrested near the Capitol on Friday, two years after her daughter was fatally shot in the halls of Congress.
The mother of Ashli Babbitt says she was “aggressively” arrested near the Capitol on Friday, two years after her daughter was fatally shot in the halls of Congress.
 
As voting for Presiding Officer over the House Of Representatives stretches into a 14th ballot, some analysts have begun calling for an outsider to energize the stalled process, rather than continuing with negotiations centered around Kevin McCarthy.
As voting for Presiding Officer over the House Of Representatives stretches into a 14th ballot, some analysts have begun calling for an outsider to energize the stalled process, rather than continuing with negotiations centered around Kevin McCarthy.
 
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas, fed up with the lassitude that the Biden administration has shown dealing with the huge numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border, offered a novel suggestion to fix the problem.
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas, fed up with the lassitude that the Biden administration has shown dealing with the huge numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border, offered a novel suggestion to fix the problem.
 
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an “information literacy” law this week that mandates schools teach K-12 students how to identify “disinformation” in the name of protecting “democracy.”
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an “information literacy” law this week that mandates schools teach K-12 students how to identify “disinformation” in the name of protecting “democracy.”
 
The Town of Boone wants the N.C. Supreme Court to take up its sales tax squabble with Watauga County.
The Town of Boone wants the N.C. Supreme Court to take up its sales tax squabble with Watauga County.
 
A federal judge issued a decision Thursday that upholds West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act, legislation that separates sports by biological sex, as opposed to “gender identity.”
A federal judge issued a decision Thursday that upholds West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act, legislation that separates sports by biological sex, as opposed to “gender identity.”
 
An Ivy League women’s All-American swimmer went from pool shark to scrub after identifying as male and joining the men’s team, the opposite of the switch made by Lia Thomas.
An Ivy League women’s All-American swimmer went from pool shark to scrub after identifying as male and joining the men’s team, the opposite of the switch made by Lia Thomas.
 
A unanimous ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals could reopen Wake County's scrap metal recycling contract process.
A unanimous ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals could reopen Wake County's scrap metal recycling contract process.
 
Surreal images emerged late this week after Mexico launched a military operation with thousands of soldiers to capture the son of notorious Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as “El Chapo.”
Surreal images emerged late this week after Mexico launched a military operation with thousands of soldiers to capture the son of notorious Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as “El Chapo.”
 
Religious persecution is ever-present in the lives of believers, and it's famously underreported because it has nothing to do with race or gender. Are you one of the few God has chosen to suffer valiantly for your faith?
Religious persecution is ever-present in the lives of believers, and it's famously underreported because it has nothing to do with race or gender. Are you one of the few God has chosen to suffer valiantly for your faith?
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for a new drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s on Friday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for a new drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s on Friday.
 
N.C. Rep. Ben Moss, R-Moore, announced on Tuesday that he intends to run for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor in 2024.
N.C. Rep. Ben Moss, R-Moore, announced on Tuesday that he intends to run for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor in 2024.
 
Arizona’s Maricopa County announced an investigation Friday into problems that plagued the 2022 election.
Arizona’s Maricopa County announced an investigation Friday into problems that plagued the 2022 election.
 
Marking an historic moment in our nation's history, brilliant lawmaker and shoelace combatant Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez boldly took the floor with a biting question for her fellow representatives.
Marking an historic moment in our nation's history, brilliant lawmaker and shoelace combatant Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez boldly took the floor with a biting question for her fellow representatives.
 
Mexico’s most visited archaeological site, Chichen Itza, was left empty as protesters blocked roads to the site on Thursday, the fourth day of protests.
Mexico’s most visited archaeological site, Chichen Itza, was left empty as protesters blocked roads to the site on Thursday, the fourth day of protests.
 
Officials estimate that potential rolling blackouts could cause mass death across the continent
 
The Canadian psychology association clashing with Dr Jordan B Peterson over his social media statements has embraced radical gender theory in recent years, even hosting a speaker who told members it is a “microaggression” to offer counseling to clients seeking sex changes.
The Canadian psychology association clashing with Dr Jordan B Peterson over his social media statements has embraced radical gender theory in recent years, even hosting a speaker who told members it is a “microaggression” to offer counseling to clients seeking sex changes.
 
Following the horrific accident that sidelined Hawkeye, the remaining Avengers have reportedly joined forces to strike back against the villainous Snow Plow.
Following the horrific accident that sidelined Hawkeye, the remaining Avengers have reportedly joined forces to strike back against the villainous Snow Plow.
 
The House January 6 Committee, now disbanded, released Social Security numbers belonging to hundreds of Americans, including former Trump staffers and other top Republican officials.
The House January 6 Committee, now disbanded, released Social Security numbers belonging to hundreds of Americans, including former Trump staffers and other top Republican officials.
 
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling giving media outlets access to law enforcement recordings of an October 2020 protest march in Graham.
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling giving media outlets access to law enforcement recordings of an October 2020 protest march in Graham.
 
The mother of Ashli Babbitt got arrested at a demonstration near the Capitol exactly two years after her daughter was fatally shot during the Capitol riot.
The mother of Ashli Babbitt got arrested at a demonstration near the Capitol exactly two years after her daughter was fatally shot during the Capitol riot.
 
Will anyone else enter the governor race? And will the state House have a 'working supermajority'?
Will anyone else enter the governor race? And will the state House have a 'working supermajority'?
 
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) nominated six candidates for the New College of Florida Board of Trustees in the hopes that the public liberal arts school would scrap controversial ideologies.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) nominated six candidates for the New College of Florida Board of Trustees in the hopes that the public liberal arts school would scrap controversial ideologies.
 
The first N.C. Youth Risk Behavior Survey since the pandemic shows an upward trend in mental health problems among young people.
The first N.C. Youth Risk Behavior Survey since the pandemic shows an upward trend in mental health problems among young people.
 
The Biden administration is reportedly debating on how harsh its response should be to the Taliban’s recent acts against women and protesters in Afghanistan.
The Biden administration is reportedly debating on how harsh its response should be to the Taliban’s recent acts against women and protesters in Afghanistan.
 
Former Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, upon being elected to be Speaker of House on the 15th ballot of this 118th Congress, gave an earnest, impassioned acceptance speech.
Former Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, upon being elected to be Speaker of House on the 15th ballot of this 118th Congress, gave an earnest, impassioned acceptance speech.
 
The new policy will ban trans-identifying students from using the opposite sex bathroom.
 
It seems like just a few days ago that The News & Observer (N&O) was running banner headlines and filing multiple stories about how bad power outages are for people.
It seems like just a few days ago that The News & Observer (N&O) was running banner headlines and filing multiple stories about how bad power outages are for people.
 
Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the January 6 riot over the 2020 presidential results. If you were to ask the Democrats, the supposed threat to our democracy led by “Ultra MAGA Republicans” is still ongoing.
Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the January 6 riot over the 2020 presidential results. If you were to ask the Democrats, the supposed threat to our democracy led by “Ultra MAGA Republicans” is still ongoing.
 
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