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G7 finance ministers committed on Friday to jointly pursue a price cap on Russian oil.
 
The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in August 2022 even as more Americans returned to work, according to a Friday release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in August 2022 even as more Americans returned to work, according to a Friday release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
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A new report Thursday may potentially shed some light on Tom Brady’s mysterious 11-day “personal” absence from football.
A new report Thursday may potentially shed some light on Tom Brady’s mysterious 11-day “personal” absence from football.
 
In November’s midterm elections, the stakes are high in the two races for the North Carolina Supreme Court. The high court currently has a 4-3 Democrat majority, so if Republicans flip just one seat, the balance shifts on the court.
In November’s midterm elections, the stakes are high in the two races for the North Carolina Supreme Court. The high court currently has a 4-3 Democrat majority, so if Republicans flip just one seat, the balance shifts on the court.
 
A sex trafficking victim who killed her alleged rapist was sentenced Tuesday in an Iowa court to five years supervised probation, 1,200 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay $150,000 restitution to the family of the alleged rapist.
A sex trafficking victim who killed her alleged rapist was sentenced Tuesday in an Iowa court to five years supervised probation, 1,200 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay $150,000 restitution to the family of the alleged rapist.
 
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has introduced a bill to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has introduced a bill to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks.
 
After receiving his Halloween costume in the mail early and trying it on, local child Ryden Hollister declared boldly that he would not be removing the costume for the next 8 weeks.
After receiving his Halloween costume in the mail early and trying it on, local child Ryden Hollister declared boldly that he would not be removing the costume for the next 8 weeks.
 
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal blasted the White House in a scathing Monday opinion piece as officials push green energy despite Chinese forays into fossil fuels.
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal blasted the White House in a scathing Monday opinion piece as officials push green energy despite Chinese forays into fossil fuels.
 
Thousands of Colorado residents were unable to change the temperatures in their own homes on Tuesday when a smart thermostat company locked its devices at a balmy 78 degrees Fahrenheit due to a local “energy emergency.”
Thousands of Colorado residents were unable to change the temperatures in their own homes on Tuesday when a smart thermostat company locked its devices at a balmy 78 degrees Fahrenheit due to a local “energy emergency.”
 
Eden Gordon Hill regularly interviews newsmakers and opinionmakers, and brings to Eastern NC NOW, primarily, the day, the Passing of a Legend in Monarchal History - Queen Elizabeth.
Eden Gordon Hill regularly interviews newsmakers and opinionmakers, and brings to Eastern NC NOW, primarily, the day, the Passing of a Legend in Monarchal History - Queen Elizabeth.
 
The last coal power plant in Hawaii ceased operations this week, meaning that the Aloha State is the first in the nation to execute a ban on the fossil fuel.
The last coal power plant in Hawaii ceased operations this week, meaning that the Aloha State is the first in the nation to execute a ban on the fossil fuel.
 
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is claiming a 15-page plan to promote voting access and other election-related initiatives cannot be released to the public because of “presidential communications privileges.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is claiming a 15-page plan to promote voting access and other election-related initiatives cannot be released to the public because of “presidential communications privileges.”
 
According to sources, famed college football coach Brian Kelly stubbornly refused to listen to local man Mark Johnson when he repeatedly yelled "CALL A TIME OUT!!!" at his TV.
According to sources, famed college football coach Brian Kelly stubbornly refused to listen to local man Mark Johnson when he repeatedly yelled "CALL A TIME OUT!!!" at his TV.
 
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t beat around the bush when he said California is “going to s***” as he slammed the state’s COVID-related mandates that he says destroyed small businesses.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t beat around the bush when he said California is “going to s***” as he slammed the state’s COVID-related mandates that he says destroyed small businesses.
 
Former 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who ran for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, condemned the special election results Thursday, which used ranked-choice voting to declare her Democrat opponent Mary Peltola the victor.
Former 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who ran for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, condemned the special election results Thursday, which used ranked-choice voting to declare her Democrat opponent Mary Peltola the victor.
 
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake over the weekend caused thousands of Californians to pull up Twitter on their phones and post asking if anyone else felt the earthquake.
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake over the weekend caused thousands of Californians to pull up Twitter on their phones and post asking if anyone else felt the earthquake.
 
The old saying goes, “If you need a friend in Washington, buy a dog.” It seems Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is learning that lesson the hard way when it comes to his friendship with President Joe Biden.
The old saying goes, “If you need a friend in Washington, buy a dog.” It seems Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is learning that lesson the hard way when it comes to his friendship with President Joe Biden.
 
Yet 2.6 million more people would need to enter the labor force to match pre-pandemic labor force rates
Yet 2.6 million more people would need to enter the labor force to match pre-pandemic labor force rates
 
Four of the nation’s largest railroad companies have begun scaling back service ahead of a potential nationwide strike that could result in massive supply chain delays.
Four of the nation’s largest railroad companies have begun scaling back service ahead of a potential nationwide strike that could result in massive supply chain delays.
 
I am a 76-year-old white man, a former officer in the United States Army (1967-70), a retired Special Agent of the FBI with nearly 29 years of service (1971-1999).  I attended Trump's rally on January 6th and I think I may be able to help you understand the reasons.
I am a 76-year-old white man, a former officer in the United States Army (1967-70), a retired Special Agent of the FBI with nearly 29 years of service (1971-1999).  I attended Trump's rally on January 6th and I think I may be able to help you understand the reasons.
 
A lot can change in nine months. President Joe Biden replaced his dog with a cat, took a spill on his bicycle, and has taken weeks upon weeks of vacation since last December.
A lot can change in nine months. President Joe Biden replaced his dog with a cat, took a spill on his bicycle, and has taken weeks upon weeks of vacation since last December.
 
In a stirring call for unity and peace in America, President Biden today called for killing off half the country.
In a stirring call for unity and peace in America, President Biden today called for killing off half the country.
 
President Joe Biden has vowed a taxpayer-funded “moonshot” bid to cure cancer, but his own cancer charity spent millions on staff salaries and nothing on actual research, according to tax filings.
President Joe Biden has vowed a taxpayer-funded “moonshot” bid to cure cancer, but his own cancer charity spent millions on staff salaries and nothing on actual research, according to tax filings.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected Fayetteville's request to block a referendum from the November ballot. The referendum could change the way voters elect the city council.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected Fayetteville's request to block a referendum from the November ballot. The referendum could change the way voters elect the city council.
 
Twitter whistleblower and former head of security Peiter Zatko revealed to lawmakers on Tuesday that engineers have access to the plethora of data the social media company collects from users.
Twitter whistleblower and former head of security Peiter Zatko revealed to lawmakers on Tuesday that engineers have access to the plethora of data the social media company collects from users.
 
Cubans are migrating to the United States at the highest rate since Fidel Castro was in power in 1959. Migrants are escaping political repression under the communist regime and the economic crisis plaguing the island nation.
Cubans are migrating to the United States at the highest rate since Fidel Castro was in power in 1959. Migrants are escaping political repression under the communist regime and the economic crisis plaguing the island nation.
 
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both unpopular with a majority of North Carolinians, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley seems to have taken notice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both unpopular with a majority of North Carolinians, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley seems to have taken notice.
 
President Joe Biden’s prime-time speech Thursday night, which featured a blood-red backdrop and a grim warning about the endangered “soul of America,” drew fierce reactions online, with critics branding the content divisive and the theatrics just plain weird.
President Joe Biden’s prime-time speech Thursday night, which featured a blood-red backdrop and a grim warning about the endangered “soul of America,” drew fierce reactions online, with critics branding the content divisive and the theatrics just plain weird.
 
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