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Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro reacted to “60 Minutes” hosting Stanford University biology professor Paul Ehrlich to discuss purported risks of overpopulation, even though his body of work has been repeatedly proven wrong over the past half-century.
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro reacted to “60 Minutes” hosting Stanford University biology professor Paul Ehrlich to discuss purported risks of overpopulation, even though his body of work has been repeatedly proven wrong over the past half-century.
 
Walter Cunningham, the last surviving member of the Apollo 7 mission and a Korean War veteran, has died in a Houston hospital at 90.
Walter Cunningham, the last surviving member of the Apollo 7 mission and a Korean War veteran, has died in a Houston hospital at 90.
 
Local parishioner Jacob Henderson has said he does not have time to read the Bible. However, according to sources close to the situation, Henderson listens to seven daily podcasts and has an audio Bible on his phone.
Local parishioner Jacob Henderson has said he does not have time to read the Bible. However, according to sources close to the situation, Henderson listens to seven daily podcasts and has an audio Bible on his phone.
 
Reporters asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday about the several meetings top Biden administration officials held with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces several fraud and money laundering charges.
Reporters asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday about the several meetings top Biden administration officials held with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces several fraud and money laundering charges.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, asks State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt about getting N.C. students back on track after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, asks State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt about getting N.C. students back on track after the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Director Tim Burton is a Hollywood mainstay, but that wasn’t always the case. Now the 64-year-old is reflecting on one of his first big projects and how he was treated by actor Jack Nicholson.
Director Tim Burton is a Hollywood mainstay, but that wasn’t always the case. Now the 64-year-old is reflecting on one of his first big projects and how he was treated by actor Jack Nicholson.
 
It’s January 4, 2023, and as of press time, the House of Representatives is without a speaker.
 
In July, the U.S. Department of Education imposed new rules that school choice advocates say will have a negative impact on public charter schools.
In July, the U.S. Department of Education imposed new rules that school choice advocates say will have a negative impact on public charter schools.
 
Journalist Matt Taibbi released the twelfth installment of “The Twitter Files” Tuesday afternoon that documented the relationship between government agencies and the social media platform.
Journalist Matt Taibbi released the twelfth installment of “The Twitter Files” Tuesday afternoon that documented the relationship between government agencies and the social media platform.
 
Actor Jeremy Renner, 51, was reportedly attempting to dig his car from the deep snow at his home in Reno, Nevada, when the snowcat he was using ran over him and caused extensive injuries.
Actor Jeremy Renner, 51, was reportedly attempting to dig his car from the deep snow at his home in Reno, Nevada, when the snowcat he was using ran over him and caused extensive injuries.
 
This week, Ron DeSantis was inaugurated to serve another 4-year term as Florida's 46th Governor following his overwhelming reelection last November.
This week, Ron DeSantis was inaugurated to serve another 4-year term as Florida's 46th Governor following his overwhelming reelection last November.
 
Journalist Matt Taibbi released the eleventh installment of “The Twitter Files” Tuesday afternoon that explored the social media platform’s embrace of the U.S. Intelligence Community in recent years.
Journalist Matt Taibbi released the eleventh installment of “The Twitter Files” Tuesday afternoon that explored the social media platform’s embrace of the U.S. Intelligence Community in recent years.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is appointing left-of-center activist lawyer Allison Riggs to fill a vacancy on the N.C. Court of Appeals.
Gov. Roy Cooper is appointing left-of-center activist lawyer Allison Riggs to fill a vacancy on the N.C. Court of Appeals.
 
A watchdog group says recent hate crime statistics published by the FBI are “essentially useless,” and anti-Semitism, which the report says is declining, is actually surging in the United States.
A watchdog group says recent hate crime statistics published by the FBI are “essentially useless,” and anti-Semitism, which the report says is declining, is actually surging in the United States.
 
While holding a feast for his court, King Solomon reportedly became so embarrassed by loud chewing from his 48th wife, Tiffany, that he left in shame and assembled his loyal advisors to weigh the feasibility of demoting her to the role of concubine.
While holding a feast for his court, King Solomon reportedly became so embarrassed by loud chewing from his 48th wife, Tiffany, that he left in shame and assembled his loyal advisors to weigh the feasibility of demoting her to the role of concubine.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term Tuesday as the 46th governor of the Sunshine State after defeating his Democratic opponent in the 2022 midterm elections last year.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term Tuesday as the 46th governor of the Sunshine State after defeating his Democratic opponent in the 2022 midterm elections last year.
 
A look at the books suggests that state appropriations may be too high.
 
Do the White House press briefings even matter anymore?
 
House Republicans have requested a congressional recess following another failed round of voting for the next Speaker of the House so they can frantically binge-watch old episodes of Schoolhouse Rock and figure out what they're supposed to be doing.
House Republicans have requested a congressional recess following another failed round of voting for the next Speaker of the House so they can frantically binge-watch old episodes of Schoolhouse Rock and figure out what they're supposed to be doing.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term Tuesday as the 46th governor of the Sunshine State using the Bible of the Revolution, which the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Congress endorsed over 240 years ago.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term Tuesday as the 46th governor of the Sunshine State using the Bible of the Revolution, which the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Congress endorsed over 240 years ago.
 
A last-minute immigration deal developed by N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis and Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not face a vote before Congress adjourns.
A last-minute immigration deal developed by N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis and Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not face a vote before Congress adjourns.
 
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency empire.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency empire.
 
In an unexpected turn of events, congressional Republicans saw their approval ratings soar to an all-time high after bringing Congress to a grinding halt while the battle to determine the Speaker of the House dragged on.
In an unexpected turn of events, congressional Republicans saw their approval ratings soar to an all-time high after bringing Congress to a grinding halt while the battle to determine the Speaker of the House dragged on.
 
More than a dozen Republican lawmakers rejected Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid for House Speaker during a floor vote Tuesday afternoon.
More than a dozen Republican lawmakers rejected Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid for House Speaker during a floor vote Tuesday afternoon.
 
North Carolina lawmakers heard once again on Wednesday from officials on hurricane-recovery efforts for those who lost their homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
North Carolina lawmakers heard once again on Wednesday from officials on hurricane-recovery efforts for those who lost their homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
 
“Jews ascending & praying at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the most natural of acts ... Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the Mount today fought the terrorists and asserted our basic human rights.”
“Jews ascending & praying at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the most natural of acts ... Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the Mount today fought the terrorists and asserted our basic human rights.”
 
After managing to make $200 Billion disappear in a single year, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk was made an honorary member of Congress by unanimous vote.
After managing to make $200 Billion disappear in a single year, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk was made an honorary member of Congress by unanimous vote.
 
The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest.
The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest.
 
A new poll of likely Republican voters in North Carolina gives Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 56% to 35% lead over former President Donald Trump in a potential matchup in the 2024 primary.
A new poll of likely Republican voters in North Carolina gives Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 56% to 35% lead over former President Donald Trump in a potential matchup in the 2024 primary.
 
In one of its final acts, the House January 6 Committee warned the White House it cannot ensure the confidentiality of certain witnesses.
In one of its final acts, the House January 6 Committee warned the White House it cannot ensure the confidentiality of certain witnesses.
 
In a shocking overnight vote held by the House of Representatives, the QAnon Shaman, aka "The Buffalo Guy" has received the majority of votes required to become Speaker of the House.
In a shocking overnight vote held by the House of Representatives, the QAnon Shaman, aka "The Buffalo Guy" has received the majority of votes required to become Speaker of the House.
 
Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys announced it would close beginning Monday in response to a flood of migrants arriving on its shores.
Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys announced it would close beginning Monday in response to a flood of migrants arriving on its shores.
 
Lobbying has made American higher education fat and ineffective.
 
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