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After several unsuccessful votes for House Speaker, Republicans have unearthed an obscure Constitutional Rule that allows the Speaker to be chosen in a Wipeout-style obstacle course.
After several unsuccessful votes for House Speaker, Republicans have unearthed an obscure Constitutional Rule that allows the Speaker to be chosen in a Wipeout-style obstacle course.
 
Legendary actor Tom Hanks stood up for “nepo babies” in a recent interview, arguing that it wasn’t nepotism so much as the fact that the Hollywood film industry, like any other industry, had the potential to be a “family business” of sorts.
Legendary actor Tom Hanks stood up for “nepo babies” in a recent interview, arguing that it wasn’t nepotism so much as the fact that the Hollywood film industry, like any other industry, had the potential to be a “family business” of sorts.
 
A new calculation from N.C. state officials says more than $677 million of a court-ordered Leandro education plan remains unfunded.
A new calculation from N.C. state officials says more than $677 million of a court-ordered Leandro education plan remains unfunded.
 
Regulators advised banks and other financial institutions to avoid cryptocurrencies, a warning that comes after the implosion of digital asset company FTX and deliberations over a possible central bank digital currency in the United States.
Regulators advised banks and other financial institutions to avoid cryptocurrencies, a warning that comes after the implosion of digital asset company FTX and deliberations over a possible central bank digital currency in the United States.
 
A freight train was derailed in Tennessee this week after it smashed through a tractor-trailer that was carrying a massive concrete beam.
A freight train was derailed in Tennessee this week after it smashed through a tractor-trailer that was carrying a massive concrete beam.
 
It’s been quite a year for the state and national economy. Looking back on 2022, North Carolina saw economic growth and recovery from lockdowns but also indications of a recession.
It’s been quite a year for the state and national economy. Looking back on 2022, North Carolina saw economic growth and recovery from lockdowns but also indications of a recession.
 
After a Washington Post reporter characterized a leftist who had allegedly championed violence as someone “documenting racist and far-right attackers,” Twitter CEO Elon Musk fired back that the reporter was a “contemptible liar.”
After a Washington Post reporter characterized a leftist who had allegedly championed violence as someone “documenting racist and far-right attackers,” Twitter CEO Elon Musk fired back that the reporter was a “contemptible liar.”
 
shoe is now on the other foot for FBI political thugs
 
The nation is in shock today following reports of representatives in Congress showing up to work for the 4th day in a row.
The nation is in shock today following reports of representatives in Congress showing up to work for the 4th day in a row.
 
The Taliban banned all women from universities in Afghanistan, the county’s Education Ministry said Tuesday.
The Taliban banned all women from universities in Afghanistan, the county’s Education Ministry said Tuesday.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will not hear a case challenging Mecklenburg County judicial districts that were repealed in 2020.
The N.C. Supreme Court will not hear a case challenging Mecklenburg County judicial districts that were repealed in 2020.
 
Wells Fargo will pay $1.7 billion in civil penalties and $2 billion in redress after the bank carried out a number of abuses concerning mortgages and consumer accounts.
Wells Fargo will pay $1.7 billion in civil penalties and $2 billion in redress after the bank carried out a number of abuses concerning mortgages and consumer accounts.
 
Motivated by worldwide economic stagnation, engineers at Lego headquarters in Billund have developed the first-ever affordable LEGO® set: a single brick that retails for a meager $9.99.
Motivated by worldwide economic stagnation, engineers at Lego headquarters in Billund have developed the first-ever affordable LEGO® set: a single brick that retails for a meager $9.99.
 
New York Times reporter Michael Shear cornered White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council spokesman John Kirby - during a Friday briefing - about the administration's handling of the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
New York Times reporter Michael Shear cornered White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council spokesman John Kirby - during a Friday briefing - about the administration's handling of the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging 2017 and 2018 state laws addressing hog farm regulations.
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging 2017 and 2018 state laws addressing hog farm regulations.
 
Fox News host Sean Hannity grilled Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) during an interview Wednesday evening over why she was not backing Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid for House speaker.
Fox News host Sean Hannity grilled Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) during an interview Wednesday evening over why she was not backing Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid for House speaker.
 
A local man breathed a sigh of relief at the gates of Heaven as he entered the hereafter today, receiving a "Well done" commendation from God Almighty for spending his life arguing with other people in the comments section of YouTube videos.
A local man breathed a sigh of relief at the gates of Heaven as he entered the hereafter today, receiving a "Well done" commendation from God Almighty for spending his life arguing with other people in the comments section of YouTube videos.
 
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista (Batista in the WWE ring) told GQ Magazine that after playing the role of Drax the Destroyer for a decade, he was relieved to be waving goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista (Batista in the WWE ring) told GQ Magazine that after playing the role of Drax the Destroyer for a decade, he was relieved to be waving goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a dispute involving removal of a Confederate statue in Asheville.
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a dispute involving removal of a Confederate statue in Asheville.
 
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger joined CNN as a senior political commentator on Wednesday and subsequently faced mockery from critics online.
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger joined CNN as a senior political commentator on Wednesday and subsequently faced mockery from critics online.
 
Facing tough questions about runaway inflation and the record-high cost of consumer goods, gay black Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reminded everyone that everything has always been more expensive than usual.
Facing tough questions about runaway inflation and the record-high cost of consumer goods, gay black Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reminded everyone that everything has always been more expensive than usual.
 
Archeologists believe they have discovered the remains of a thousand-year-old Viking hall in Denmark, the Historical Museum of Northern Jutland said in a December press release.
Archeologists believe they have discovered the remains of a thousand-year-old Viking hall in Denmark, the Historical Museum of Northern Jutland said in a December press release.
 
The case for truly equal opportunity in higher education.
 
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) tore into a small group of Republican lawmakers during multiple interviews on Wednesday for blocking Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid to become the new House Speaker.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) tore into a small group of Republican lawmakers during multiple interviews on Wednesday for blocking Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid to become the new House Speaker.
 
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger's new job as a Senior Political Commentator for CNN is already off to a rocky start. According to sources, anchors were forced to cut to commercials for the 12th time today to give him time to finish crying.
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger's new job as a Senior Political Commentator for CNN is already off to a rocky start. According to sources, anchors were forced to cut to commercials for the 12th time today to give him time to finish crying.
 
William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind behind the college admissions scandal, was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Wednesday.
William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind behind the college admissions scandal, was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Wednesday.
 
$75,000 in rewards offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of Moore County vandals.
$75,000 in rewards offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of Moore County vandals.
 
The office of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) requested information on diversity expenditures from state universities.
The office of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) requested information on diversity expenditures from state universities.
 
The conflict among congressional Republicans took yet another surprise twist today. After what had initially started as a throwaway nomination, the nation was left stunned as the position of Speaker of the House was unexpectedly filled by Jar Jar Binks.
The conflict among congressional Republicans took yet another surprise twist today. After what had initially started as a throwaway nomination, the nation was left stunned as the position of Speaker of the House was unexpectedly filled by Jar Jar Binks.
 
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California accused a reporter of spreading “conspiracies” and asked Twitter to suspend him months before the reporter was booted from the platform.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California accused a reporter of spreading “conspiracies” and asked Twitter to suspend him months before the reporter was booted from the platform.
 
With 4-3 party-line votes, N.C. Supreme Court Democrats threw out the state's photo voter identification law and the state Senate election map.
With 4-3 party-line votes, N.C. Supreme Court Democrats threw out the state's photo voter identification law and the state Senate election map.
 
Learning losses from school lockdowns could cause affected students to lose between 2% and 9% of their lifetime earnings as they miss the opportunity to gain critical skills, according to a new study.
Learning losses from school lockdowns could cause affected students to lose between 2% and 9% of their lifetime earnings as they miss the opportunity to gain critical skills, according to a new study.
 
Amid protracted negotiations for the speakership in the House Of Representatives, former House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA, R) has issued a stern admonition that further delay in the process could hold up the important work of continued funds for Ukraine.
Amid protracted negotiations for the speakership in the House Of Representatives, former House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA, R) has issued a stern admonition that further delay in the process could hold up the important work of continued funds for Ukraine.
 
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