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California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom was slammed on Friday afternoon over his remarks on the outcome of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom was slammed on Friday afternoon over his remarks on the outcome of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the U.S. economy is not necessarily headed for a recession even if the gross domestic product experiences two consecutive quarters of decline.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the U.S. economy is not necessarily headed for a recession even if the gross domestic product experiences two consecutive quarters of decline.
 
Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato declared herself nonbinary and adopted the use of "they/them" pronouns last year, and has made waves again this week by adopting the "she/her" pronouns that she originally had. According to sources, she made this decision when her car's tire went flat
Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato declared herself nonbinary and adopted the use of "they/them" pronouns last year, and has made waves again this week by adopting the "she/her" pronouns that she originally had. According to sources, she made this decision when her car's tire went flat
 
Climate activist and former Democratic Vice President Al Gore on Sunday said “climate deniers” were comparable to the police officers who failed to act during the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Climate activist and former Democratic Vice President Al Gore on Sunday said “climate deniers” were comparable to the police officers who failed to act during the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
 
Owners of an Alamance County speedway can move forward with a lawsuit against the state's top health official. The suit stems from a COVID-19 shutdown order.
Owners of an Alamance County speedway can move forward with a lawsuit against the state's top health official. The suit stems from a COVID-19 shutdown order.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told CBS News on Sunday that he does not support a full boycott of the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because it would punish U.S. athletes who have trained for years to be able to compete in the games and because the U.S. needs to “kick their commie a**es.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told CBS News on Sunday that he does not support a full boycott of the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because it would punish U.S. athletes who have trained for years to be able to compete in the games and because the U.S. needs to “kick their commie a**es.”
 
The United States government announced that it would be sending another round of foreign aid worth $270 million to Ukraine on Friday to help the war-torn nation defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The United States government announced that it would be sending another round of foreign aid worth $270 million to Ukraine on Friday to help the war-torn nation defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin.
 
After living a life of poverty famously dedicated to evangelization, Saint Anthony asked God today what on earth he did to now deserve an eternity of looking around for people's keys and cell phones.
After living a life of poverty famously dedicated to evangelization, Saint Anthony asked God today what on earth he did to now deserve an eternity of looking around for people's keys and cell phones.
 
Devastating flash floods throughout eastern Kentucky have left eight residents dead, dozens of homes submerged in water, and others completely swept away from their foundations as Governor Andy Beshear (D) declared Thursday a state of emergency while the death toll rises.
Devastating flash floods throughout eastern Kentucky have left eight residents dead, dozens of homes submerged in water, and others completely swept away from their foundations as Governor Andy Beshear (D) declared Thursday a state of emergency while the death toll rises.
 
Inflation is at 9.1%, the economy is in a recession, and after a year of back and forth, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) agreed to a massive tax and spending bill.
Inflation is at 9.1%, the economy is in a recession, and after a year of back and forth, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) agreed to a massive tax and spending bill.
 
Texas Democrat Robert Francis O’Rourke, commonly referred to as “Beto,” told CNN during an interview on Sunday that he wants to pursue gun confiscation if he is elected to be the state’s next governor, and he refused to say that he wanted President Joe Biden to campaign for him in the state.
Texas Democrat Robert Francis O’Rourke, commonly referred to as “Beto,” told CNN during an interview on Sunday that he wants to pursue gun confiscation if he is elected to be the state’s next governor, and he refused to say that he wanted President Joe Biden to campaign for him in the state.
 
Government spending solves so many problems! It must solve problems, right? Otherwise, they wouldn't keep doing it!
Government spending solves so many problems! It must solve problems, right? Otherwise, they wouldn't keep doing it!
 
Firefighters were powerless to respond after a wind turbine in Texas was struck by lightning and caught fire Friday.
Firefighters were powerless to respond after a wind turbine in Texas was struck by lightning and caught fire Friday.
 
A Maryland woman told police that she shot her husband at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington D.C. Thursday because she heard that he had allegedly molested children at the daycare she runs near Baltimore, according to an arrest affidavit filed in a D.C. court.
A Maryland woman told police that she shot her husband at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington D.C. Thursday because she heard that he had allegedly molested children at the daycare she runs near Baltimore, according to an arrest affidavit filed in a D.C. court.
 
Raleigh and Asheville were named in Livability.com's Top 20 Places to Live, based in part on ease of remote work.
Raleigh and Asheville were named in Livability.com's Top 20 Places to Live, based in part on ease of remote work.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said on Sunday that he is blocking some of President Joe Biden’s nominees from being confirmed in the Senate because Biden is weak in dealing with America’s enemies.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said on Sunday that he is blocking some of President Joe Biden’s nominees from being confirmed in the Senate because Biden is weak in dealing with America’s enemies.
 
Why does it seem we are willing to talk ourselves into a recession?
Why does it seem we are willing to talk ourselves into a recession?
 
A new synthetic opioid that is much stronger than fentanyl and morphine has been discovered in Colorado.
A new synthetic opioid that is much stronger than fentanyl and morphine has been discovered in Colorado.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said that former President Donald Trump, if he were to run again for president in 2024, would clear the GOP field.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said that former President Donald Trump, if he were to run again for president in 2024, would clear the GOP field.
 
Top N.C. legislative leaders have filed arguments against a court-imposed congressional map, even though they want to drop their appeal against the map.
Top N.C. legislative leaders have filed arguments against a court-imposed congressional map, even though they want to drop their appeal against the map.
 
A dozen children along with nearly a dozen adults were transported to local hospitals late on Sunday after sustaining injuries from an incident where a driver plowed through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
A dozen children along with nearly a dozen adults were transported to local hospitals late on Sunday after sustaining injuries from an incident where a driver plowed through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
 
A previously deported illegal alien pleaded guilty this week to charges including identity theft and benefits fraud in part relating to aid given during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A previously deported illegal alien pleaded guilty this week to charges including identity theft and benefits fraud in part relating to aid given during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
After months of singlehandedly raising America's gas prices without any help whatsoever from the Biden administration, Russian President Vladimir Putin has mercifully given Americans a short break by lowering the price at the pump.
After months of singlehandedly raising America's gas prices without any help whatsoever from the Biden administration, Russian President Vladimir Putin has mercifully given Americans a short break by lowering the price at the pump.
 
Former Attorney General William Barr implied Friday that the United States should take care of drug cartels south of the border with the same ferocity used to all but wipe the Islamic State off the face of the earth.
Former Attorney General William Barr implied Friday that the United States should take care of drug cartels south of the border with the same ferocity used to all but wipe the Islamic State off the face of the earth.
 
Kyle Rittenhouse said during an interview with Fox News on Monday night that his legal team is in the process of going after individuals who defamed him in the media.
Kyle Rittenhouse said during an interview with Fox News on Monday night that his legal team is in the process of going after individuals who defamed him in the media.
 
The acting state controller wants the N.C. Supreme Court to reject a forced money transfer of $785 million for education-related purposes.
The acting state controller wants the N.C. Supreme Court to reject a forced money transfer of $785 million for education-related purposes.
 
Fed up with the slew of liberal reporters launching partisan questions at Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Florida Republicans determined ahead of time that the state’s big election year summit would be “invite only” for media.
Fed up with the slew of liberal reporters launching partisan questions at Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Florida Republicans determined ahead of time that the state’s big election year summit would be “invite only” for media.
 
When I went back to college in my late 40s, I remember walking through the libraries at Meredith and Duke talking to the books.
When I went back to college in my late 40s, I remember walking through the libraries at Meredith and Duke talking to the books.
 
The House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act on Thursday, despite opposition from Republicans who argued that the bill would funnel billions in taxpayer money toward corporations.
The House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act on Thursday, despite opposition from Republicans who argued that the bill would funnel billions in taxpayer money toward corporations.
 
Kyle Rittenhouse told Fox News during an interview on Monday night that during a stretch of several weeks while in jail he did not have access to running water and he went so long without showering that when he finally did shower again his skin was bleeding because it was coming off of his body.
Kyle Rittenhouse told Fox News during an interview on Monday night that during a stretch of several weeks while in jail he did not have access to running water and he went so long without showering that when he finally did shower again his skin was bleeding because it was coming off of his body.
 
After months of deliberation over allegations of sexual harassment and assault, the NFL came down hard on Deshaun Watson today by sentencing him to three whole seasons of playing for the Cleveland Browns.
After months of deliberation over allegations of sexual harassment and assault, the NFL came down hard on Deshaun Watson today by sentencing him to three whole seasons of playing for the Cleveland Browns.
 
The illegal immigrant who was arrested last week and accused of raping a 10-year-old girl, whose story made national news in relation to her getting an abortion, has been indicted.
The illegal immigrant who was arrested last week and accused of raping a 10-year-old girl, whose story made national news in relation to her getting an abortion, has been indicted.
 
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency, which the group’s director says is spreading “rapidly through new modes of transmission” around the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency, which the group’s director says is spreading “rapidly through new modes of transmission” around the world.
 
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