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Panic over Omicron, the latest named variant strain has begun, with a Portuguese woman and Spanish man arrested after trying to leave quarantine in the Netherlands, where they were staying after visiting South Africa.
Panic over Omicron, the latest named variant strain has begun, with a Portuguese woman and Spanish man arrested after trying to leave quarantine in the Netherlands, where they were staying after visiting South Africa.
 
President Joe Biden responded to the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, by grieving with the victims and lauding recent gun control legislation.
President Joe Biden responded to the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, by grieving with the victims and lauding recent gun control legislation.
 
Multiple Waffle House locations have been forced to close their doors permanently following an uptick in public safety and a drastic reduction in crime.
Multiple Waffle House locations have been forced to close their doors permanently following an uptick in public safety and a drastic reduction in crime.
 
Who owns the Moon? Nobody. But China is making a play, at least according to the head of NASA.
Who owns the Moon? Nobody. But China is making a play, at least according to the head of NASA.
 
How a growing number of school districts across the country are billing parents over records requests
How a growing number of school districts across the country are billing parents over records requests
 
Piers Morgan has had it with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s insatiable need for celebrity status. In a column for The Daily Mail, Morgan pointed out Fauci’s incessant media appearances and snaps, “If, as he insists, his only interest is in saving lives, then it’s time Anthony Fauci put his ego away.
Piers Morgan has had it with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s insatiable need for celebrity status. In a column for The Daily Mail, Morgan pointed out Fauci’s incessant media appearances and snaps, “If, as he insists, his only interest is in saving lives, then it’s time Anthony Fauci put his ego away.
 
We need to restore our representative republic to something closely resembling its original design.  We need to abide by our founding documents as written.
We need to restore our representative republic to something closely resembling its original design.  We need to abide by our founding documents as written.
 
The first iteration of COVID was bad. But subsequent variants, including Omicron, while more contagious, brought less severe symptoms.
The first iteration of COVID was bad. But subsequent variants, including Omicron, while more contagious, brought less severe symptoms.
 
Just days after its launch, a satellite roughly the size of a microwave oven has broken away from its orbit around Earth and is now headed directly toward the moon.
Just days after its launch, a satellite roughly the size of a microwave oven has broken away from its orbit around Earth and is now headed directly toward the moon.
 
At the July 11 Charlotte City Council meeting, a long list of city residents and those representing various interest groups participated in the public forum on the second draft of the proposed Universal Development Ordinance (UDO).
At the July 11 Charlotte City Council meeting, a long list of city residents and those representing various interest groups participated in the public forum on the second draft of the proposed Universal Development Ordinance (UDO).
 
On Sunday night, in the wake of the Waukesha murder of six people at a Christmas parade, Fox News host Trey Gowdy blistered the leftist DA’s and prosecutors who have made it easier for criminals to post bail and be released
On Sunday night, in the wake of the Waukesha murder of six people at a Christmas parade, Fox News host Trey Gowdy blistered the leftist DA’s and prosecutors who have made it easier for criminals to post bail and be released
 
Scientists who found a new way to ascertain the origins of Earth’s minerals and their diverse formations may have offered a path to discover whether life exists elsewhere in the universe.
Scientists who found a new way to ascertain the origins of Earth’s minerals and their diverse formations may have offered a path to discover whether life exists elsewhere in the universe.
 
After TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew wrote a letter to nine GOP senators who had questioned whether TikTok employees had access to data from U.S. users. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) demanded that TikTok testify before Congress.
After TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew wrote a letter to nine GOP senators who had questioned whether TikTok employees had access to data from U.S. users. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) demanded that TikTok testify before Congress.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Monday that would have required N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Monday that would have required N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
 
With Florida rapidly turning from an evenly-divided state to one that is increasingly a red state, The New York Times turned to that great bastion of conservatism, Texas, and determined to turn Texas blue, published an opinion piece encouraging blue staters, especially Californians, to move there.
With Florida rapidly turning from an evenly-divided state to one that is increasingly a red state, The New York Times turned to that great bastion of conservatism, Texas, and determined to turn Texas blue, published an opinion piece encouraging blue staters, especially Californians, to move there.
 
Professed his innocence at trial but said on tapes, "If we had killed 10.3 million Jews, I would say with satisfaction, 'Good, we destroyed an enemy.'”
Professed his innocence at trial but said on tapes, "If we had killed 10.3 million Jews, I would say with satisfaction, 'Good, we destroyed an enemy.'”
 
In a touching address to the American people this week, Biden acknowledged that many minorities are struggling in this economy, and vowed to work hard to help them, whether they are "black, yellow, or taco."
In a touching address to the American people this week, Biden acknowledged that many minorities are struggling in this economy, and vowed to work hard to help them, whether they are "black, yellow, or taco."
 
Crowds scattered on Monday night as an active shooter disrupted Philadelphia’s July Fourth celebration, Party on the Parkway, injuring two police officers.
Crowds scattered on Monday night as an active shooter disrupted Philadelphia’s July Fourth celebration, Party on the Parkway, injuring two police officers.
 
The Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh announced Monday his new children’s book, titled, “Johnny the Walrus,” live on Tucker Carlson’s show on Fox News, “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
The Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh announced Monday his new children’s book, titled, “Johnny the Walrus,” live on Tucker Carlson’s show on Fox News, “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
 
Senator Elizabeth Warren is condemning the Underground Railroad for using devious and deceptive tactics to trick slaves into escaping their masters.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is condemning the Underground Railroad for using devious and deceptive tactics to trick slaves into escaping their masters.
 
With tensions rising over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Houthi rebels in Yemen, the U.S. Navy said individuals who voluntarily leak intel to sailors for counterterrorism operations and illicit shipments in the Middle East could receive up to $100,000 payout in a new rewards program.
With tensions rising over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Houthi rebels in Yemen, the U.S. Navy said individuals who voluntarily leak intel to sailors for counterterrorism operations and illicit shipments in the Middle East could receive up to $100,000 payout in a new rewards program.
 
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law urge the N.C. Supreme Court to hear the case as early as September.
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law urge the N.C. Supreme Court to hear the case as early as September.
 
Conservative comedian and political commentator Steven Crowder took to the streets of Dallas to ask Americans how they feel about their country for his newest episode of “Talking With The People” released on Independence Day.
Conservative comedian and political commentator Steven Crowder took to the streets of Dallas to ask Americans how they feel about their country for his newest episode of “Talking With The People” released on Independence Day.
 
A federal court struck another blow to President Joe Biden on Monday, blocking the president’s vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
A federal court struck another blow to President Joe Biden on Monday, blocking the president’s vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
 
NPR’s Steve Inskeep scrapped his traditional 4th of July reading of the Declaration of Independence on Monday after more than three decades, and instead opted to devote the segment to a discussion on equality.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep scrapped his traditional 4th of July reading of the Declaration of Independence on Monday after more than three decades, and instead opted to devote the segment to a discussion on equality.
 
The Green Party’s recent problems gaining access to North Carolina’s election ballot raise concerns from another political group that has had to work to win a ballot spot.
The Green Party’s recent problems gaining access to North Carolina’s election ballot raise concerns from another political group that has had to work to win a ballot spot.
 
Police nabbed the man suspected of gunning down six parade goers and wounding dozens more at a suburban Chicago Fourth of July celebration, reportedly pulling him over at an intersection in nearby Lake Forest after a massive manhunt.
Police nabbed the man suspected of gunning down six parade goers and wounding dozens more at a suburban Chicago Fourth of July celebration, reportedly pulling him over at an intersection in nearby Lake Forest after a massive manhunt.
 
Freshman Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) riled up Small Business Committee Chair Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a Democrat, when he criticized President Joe Biden’s knowledge of the private sector, emphasizing Biden’s lack of experience with small businesses and the private sector more largely.
Freshman Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) riled up Small Business Committee Chair Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a Democrat, when he criticized President Joe Biden’s knowledge of the private sector, emphasizing Biden’s lack of experience with small businesses and the private sector more largely.
 
North Carolina Senate Republicans may have an even greater likelihood of picking up a supermajority after the Democratic candidate in one of the state’s most competitive seats dropped out of the race.
North Carolina Senate Republicans may have an even greater likelihood of picking up a supermajority after the Democratic candidate in one of the state’s most competitive seats dropped out of the race.
 
New Yorkers hailed an off-duty corrections officer as a hero after he quickly drew his gun and shot several rounds at two men who also fired several rounds toward a crowd of people in Queens on Sunday night during an outdoor celebration.
New Yorkers hailed an off-duty corrections officer as a hero after he quickly drew his gun and shot several rounds at two men who also fired several rounds toward a crowd of people in Queens on Sunday night during an outdoor celebration.
 
In a bid to get WNBA star Brittney Griner out of a Russian prison and back home to the states where she belongs, Americans have eagerly stepped up to offer up LeBron James as a substitute.
In a bid to get WNBA star Brittney Griner out of a Russian prison and back home to the states where she belongs, Americans have eagerly stepped up to offer up LeBron James as a substitute.
 
Leftist female basketball player Brittney Griner begged Democrat President Joe Biden Monday afternoon in a handwritten letter to help free her from Russia after she was taken into custody earlier this year for allegedly having drugs on her as she entered the country.
Leftist female basketball player Brittney Griner begged Democrat President Joe Biden Monday afternoon in a handwritten letter to help free her from Russia after she was taken into custody earlier this year for allegedly having drugs on her as she entered the country.
 
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