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President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that he was going to “debunk” some of the myths he’d heard circulating about domestic oil production in the United States — but the Republicans of the House Judiciary Committee thought otherwise.
President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that he was going to “debunk” some of the myths he’d heard circulating about domestic oil production in the United States — but the Republicans of the House Judiciary Committee thought otherwise.
 
On Oct. 12, the average gas price in North Carolina was $3.51, according to AAA. This was a 20-cent jump from the price one week before, on Oct. 5, when the average price was $3.31.
On Oct. 12, the average gas price in North Carolina was $3.51, according to AAA. This was a 20-cent jump from the price one week before, on Oct. 5, when the average price was $3.31.
 
According to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, a healthy majority of Americans believe that democracy is under threat — and over half of those who believe democracy is at risk say the “mainstream media” presents a “major threat.”
According to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, a healthy majority of Americans believe that democracy is under threat — and over half of those who believe democracy is at risk say the “mainstream media” presents a “major threat.”
 
“Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe explained to Megyn Kelly that there’s “7 million able-bodied men” who aren’t looking for work and he’s said it’s not a “skills gap” but instead a “will gap” as too many appear to be addicted to their screens.
“Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe explained to Megyn Kelly that there’s “7 million able-bodied men” who aren’t looking for work and he’s said it’s not a “skills gap” but instead a “will gap” as too many appear to be addicted to their screens.
 
While printing out coloring pages for his kids, local man Struthers Gabblestein found himself buying a new computer game that he will have time to play when he retires at age 85.
While printing out coloring pages for his kids, local man Struthers Gabblestein found himself buying a new computer game that he will have time to play when he retires at age 85.
 
Boston University (BU) has been running allegedly improper, deadly experiments as part of an effort to create a new COVID hybrid strain. The story sounds straight out of Wuhan, but it is not. It happened in Boston.
Boston University (BU) has been running allegedly improper, deadly experiments as part of an effort to create a new COVID hybrid strain. The story sounds straight out of Wuhan, but it is not. It happened in Boston.
 
CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre whether President Joe Biden was “setting himself up for failure” by placing so much weight on abortion.
CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre whether President Joe Biden was “setting himself up for failure” by placing so much weight on abortion.
 
With less than three weeks to go before the midterm elections — which many pollsters predict will be a bloodbath for Democrats — liberals are getting desperate.
With less than three weeks to go before the midterm elections — which many pollsters predict will be a bloodbath for Democrats — liberals are getting desperate.
 
After unleashing another barrage of antisemitic comments, Ye has been named an honorary member of "The Squad".
After unleashing another barrage of antisemitic comments, Ye has been named an honorary member of "The Squad".
 
Former congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard will be speaking at a Friday “Rally to End Child Mutilation” led by Daily Wire host Matt Walsh at the Tennessee state capitol.
Former congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard will be speaking at a Friday “Rally to End Child Mutilation” led by Daily Wire host Matt Walsh at the Tennessee state capitol.
 
The White House announced on Tuesday that President Joe Biden would release 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The White House announced on Tuesday that President Joe Biden would release 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
 
In response to overwhelming feedback, Disney has announced a new vacation package in which families pay $3,000 to not visit any Disney theme parks. Currently, only Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney World in Orlando are covered under the new ticketing option.
In response to overwhelming feedback, Disney has announced a new vacation package in which families pay $3,000 to not visit any Disney theme parks. Currently, only Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney World in Orlando are covered under the new ticketing option.
 
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) told MSNBC on Wednesday that women across the Peach State need access to abortion to keep up with surging costs in Biden’s America.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) told MSNBC on Wednesday that women across the Peach State need access to abortion to keep up with surging costs in Biden’s America.
 
If the FBI thinks its reputation was restored by John Durham’s latest – and likely last – courtroom defeat as special counsel, its powers of deduction are no better than when it launched a probe into whether ex-President Trump was a Russian asset
If the FBI thinks its reputation was restored by John Durham’s latest – and likely last – courtroom defeat as special counsel, its powers of deduction are no better than when it launched a probe into whether ex-President Trump was a Russian asset
 
Best-selling children's book author Matt Walsh was rocked by controversy Tuesday after the FBI announced the seizure of over 48 GB of anime from his computer.
Best-selling children's book author Matt Walsh was rocked by controversy Tuesday after the FBI announced the seizure of over 48 GB of anime from his computer.
 
The New York gubernatorial race continues to tighten between Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), new polling shows.
The New York gubernatorial race continues to tighten between Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), new polling shows.
 
The U.S. military in 2022, under the leadership of President Joe Biden, received its lowest ever rating this week in a newly released exhaustive analysis from the Heritage Foundation.
The U.S. military in 2022, under the leadership of President Joe Biden, received its lowest ever rating this week in a newly released exhaustive analysis from the Heritage Foundation.
 
The U.S. House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol formally issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump on Friday.
The U.S. House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol formally issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump on Friday.
 
Republican Oregon gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan is releasing a new ad discussing her dreams for a better Oregon.
Republican Oregon gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan is releasing a new ad discussing her dreams for a better Oregon.
 
The Dallas Cowboys lost on the road to the Philadelphia Eagles over the weekend, but most of the team is reporting waves of relief to learn that the chorus of boos they heard the entire time was not for them, but for the honorary Captian for the coin toss, Jill Biden.
The Dallas Cowboys lost on the road to the Philadelphia Eagles over the weekend, but most of the team is reporting waves of relief to learn that the chorus of boos they heard the entire time was not for them, but for the honorary Captian for the coin toss, Jill Biden.
 
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter plans to sue Ye West for $250 million following the rap and fashion mogul’s alleged claim that Floyd’s death in 2020 was caused by a fentanyl overdose, her lawyers announced Tuesday.
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter plans to sue Ye West for $250 million following the rap and fashion mogul’s alleged claim that Floyd’s death in 2020 was caused by a fentanyl overdose, her lawyers announced Tuesday.
 
House Republicans have introduced a bill that would ensure taxpayer money doesn’t go towards sexually-oriented projects directed at young kids.
House Republicans have introduced a bill that would ensure taxpayer money doesn’t go towards sexually-oriented projects directed at young kids.
 
Vice President Kamala Harris had a rare moment of candor with the media today about why she's so terrible at talking.
Vice President Kamala Harris had a rare moment of candor with the media today about why she's so terrible at talking.
 
Conservative radio host and former Trump advisor Stephen Bannon was sentenced to four months in jail on Friday for defying a subpoena for the January 6 Select Committee.
Conservative radio host and former Trump advisor Stephen Bannon was sentenced to four months in jail on Friday for defying a subpoena for the January 6 Select Committee.
 
It’s not uncommon to hear commuters in N.C. cities discuss their frustrations with traffic, but according to a new study by Wallet Hub, the state’s drivers are more fortunate than most. Raleigh was ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for drivers
It’s not uncommon to hear commuters in N.C. cities discuss their frustrations with traffic, but according to a new study by Wallet Hub, the state’s drivers are more fortunate than most. Raleigh was ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for drivers
 
"It is clear that the Biden administration intends to use the DOJ as a weapon against political dissidents."
 
How about the question of whether America is heading in the right or wrong direction?   There are primarily two forms of government:  Republics with free enterprise or Communism with government control.
How about the question of whether America is heading in the right or wrong direction?   There are primarily two forms of government:  Republics with free enterprise or Communism with government control.
 
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) downplayed members of her own party calling for new leadership.
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) downplayed members of her own party calling for new leadership.
 
Polling data shows that Democrats have a chance of losing both chambers of Congress. But it's not all doom and gloom! Democrats have some noteworthy achievements under their belt that they can cite to remind Americans why they should stay in power.
Polling data shows that Democrats have a chance of losing both chambers of Congress. But it's not all doom and gloom! Democrats have some noteworthy achievements under their belt that they can cite to remind Americans why they should stay in power.
 
Sentiment among homebuilders plummeted for the tenth consecutive month as traffic for prospective buyers neared the lowest level in a decade, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders released on Tuesday.
Sentiment among homebuilders plummeted for the tenth consecutive month as traffic for prospective buyers neared the lowest level in a decade, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders released on Tuesday.
 
In November, voters will head to the polls, and millions of North Carolinians will turn out to vote, but only a percentage of those will fill out their entire ballot.
In November, voters will head to the polls, and millions of North Carolinians will turn out to vote, but only a percentage of those will fill out their entire ballot.
 
Can you guess where this potential scandal occurred based on the following clues?
 
Authorities in Denmark revealed on Tuesday that “powerful explosions” caused damage last month to the Nord Stream pipeline system.
Authorities in Denmark revealed on Tuesday that “powerful explosions” caused damage last month to the Nord Stream pipeline system.
 
With just weeks to go until the November midterm elections, both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs.
With just weeks to go until the November midterm elections, both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs.
 
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