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In the wake of actor Alec Baldwin’s interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos regarding Baldwin’s fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in which Baldwin tearfully claimed, “The trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger,” actor John Schneider released a blistering video.
In the wake of actor Alec Baldwin’s interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos regarding Baldwin’s fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in which Baldwin tearfully claimed, “The trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger,” actor John Schneider released a blistering video.
 
U.S. military forces have secretly been operating in Taiwan for over a year to help train Taiwan’s military and defenses in preparation for a possible war with communist China.
U.S. military forces have secretly been operating in Taiwan for over a year to help train Taiwan’s military and defenses in preparation for a possible war with communist China.
 
The N.C. General Assembly is expected to being voting Tuesday on the newly-released 2021-23 conference budget.
The N.C. General Assembly is expected to being voting Tuesday on the newly-released 2021-23 conference budget.
 
In November 2020, Iowa GOP candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks faced off against Democratic nominee Rita Hart in an incredibly close Congressional election in which Miller-Meeks won by a minuscule six votes.
In November 2020, Iowa GOP candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks faced off against Democratic nominee Rita Hart in an incredibly close Congressional election in which Miller-Meeks won by a minuscule six votes.
 
House Republicans, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), have sent a letter to Biden administration Attorney General Merrick Garland calling his recent schools memo an effort to weaponize the DOJ and curb Constitutional rights.
House Republicans, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), have sent a letter to Biden administration Attorney General Merrick Garland calling his recent schools memo an effort to weaponize the DOJ and curb Constitutional rights.
 
Last week, the UNC Board of Governors met at NC State’s Hunt Library for its November meeting.
Last week, the UNC Board of Governors met at NC State’s Hunt Library for its November meeting.
 
Amid the shopping bags, holiday music, and twinkle lights, smash and grab crime videos are plaguing the retail season this year.
Amid the shopping bags, holiday music, and twinkle lights, smash and grab crime videos are plaguing the retail season this year.
 
The parents of the suspect accused of shooting up a high school in Michigan were hit with involuntary manslaughter charges on Friday, prosecutors announced.
The parents of the suspect accused of shooting up a high school in Michigan were hit with involuntary manslaughter charges on Friday, prosecutors announced.
 
Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) effectively admitted on Wednesday that she only wears a mask when there are cameras around, which undercuts a number of public statements she has made about the importance of wearing masks.
Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) effectively admitted on Wednesday that she only wears a mask when there are cameras around, which undercuts a number of public statements she has made about the importance of wearing masks.
 
So far this year, Gov. Cooper has pledged over $930.7 million in tax incentives to just 22 corporations, including $845.8 million over four decades to Apple
So far this year, Gov. Cooper has pledged over $930.7 million in tax incentives to just 22 corporations, including $845.8 million over four decades to Apple
 
In May, the UNC School of Medicine revised its Guidelines for Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion.
In May, the UNC School of Medicine revised its Guidelines for Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion.
 
While a bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina passed a House committee last week, odds are heavily against it passing the full General Assembly before the session ends.
While a bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina passed a House committee last week, odds are heavily against it passing the full General Assembly before the session ends.
 
James W. Frick had a head full of Carolina common sense. Born in New Bern, in 1924, he was raised in a Catholic orphanage and graduated from Notre Dame.
James W. Frick had a head full of Carolina common sense. Born in New Bern, in 1924, he was raised in a Catholic orphanage and graduated from Notre Dame.
 
Tristen Wallace began his college days at the University of Oregon with dreams of eventually playing in the NFL. But shortly into his college career, he was accused by two women of rape and expelled.
Tristen Wallace began his college days at the University of Oregon with dreams of eventually playing in the NFL. But shortly into his college career, he was accused by two women of rape and expelled.
 
State Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, has moved his permanent residence from Richmond County to his second home in the Pinehurst area of Moore County to run for the newly-drawn state Senate District 21, which will include all of GOP-rich Moore County, and much of Cumberland County.
State Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, has moved his permanent residence from Richmond County to his second home in the Pinehurst area of Moore County to run for the newly-drawn state Senate District 21, which will include all of GOP-rich Moore County, and much of Cumberland County.
 
Former Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott, who was forced out of his position by the Biden administration earlier this year, issued a stark warning during an interview, saying that the greatest threat that the U.S. is facing is the current administration withholding information from the public.
Former Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott, who was forced out of his position by the Biden administration earlier this year, issued a stark warning during an interview, saying that the greatest threat that the U.S. is facing is the current administration withholding information from the public.
 
Amanda Knox fiercely defended teenager Kyle Rittenhouse, who was found not guilty last month on all charges related to a fatal shooting that took place in August 2020.
Amanda Knox fiercely defended teenager Kyle Rittenhouse, who was found not guilty last month on all charges related to a fatal shooting that took place in August 2020.
 
''independent redistricting commissions'' actually more corrupt
''independent redistricting commissions'' actually more corrupt
 
A N.C. company looking to bring a lithium mine to Gaston County is facing pushback from environmental groups, despite a deal already in place to use the mine’s products for electric vehicle batteries.
A N.C. company looking to bring a lithium mine to Gaston County is facing pushback from environmental groups, despite a deal already in place to use the mine’s products for electric vehicle batteries.
 
An assistant director yelled “cold gun” as he handed a prop weapon to Alec Baldwin, which the actor fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
An assistant director yelled “cold gun” as he handed a prop weapon to Alec Baldwin, which the actor fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
 
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is asking the federal government to intervene and examine evidence after the Cook County States Attorney, Kim Foxx, refused to charge five men alleged to have taken part in a gang-related shooting that left at least one dead and two injured.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is asking the federal government to intervene and examine evidence after the Cook County States Attorney, Kim Foxx, refused to charge five men alleged to have taken part in a gang-related shooting that left at least one dead and two injured.
 
“Squid Game,” the current Netflix sensation taking the streaming service by storm, may have tons of fans, but one woman in South Korea says her life has become miserable because of the show.
“Squid Game,” the current Netflix sensation taking the streaming service by storm, may have tons of fans, but one woman in South Korea says her life has become miserable because of the show.
 
It has been a long time since I lived on Hillock Drive, which runs off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. My parents moved there with their two children, Joy and Brad, in 1971. I came along two years later as, my mom says, their “postscript.”
It has been a long time since I lived on Hillock Drive, which runs off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. My parents moved there with their two children, Joy and Brad, in 1971. I came along two years later as, my mom says, their “postscript.”
 
Now that the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has come before the Supreme Court, which may lead to the revocation of the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, it may be worthwhile to examine Roe
Now that the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has come before the Supreme Court, which may lead to the revocation of the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, it may be worthwhile to examine Roe
 
Sources connected to the North Carolina House and the North Carolina Senate confirmed to CJ that they have firm commitments from enough Democrats in both chambers of the General Assembly to pass a final compromise with enough votes that Gov. Roy Cooper will either have to sign the budget or allow it
Sources connected to the North Carolina House and the North Carolina Senate confirmed to CJ that they have firm commitments from enough Democrats in both chambers of the General Assembly to pass a final compromise with enough votes that Gov. Roy Cooper will either have to sign the budget or allow it
 
The number of GOP-led states which assert they will not comply with the Biden administration proposal — which would force banks to hand over the aggregate transaction data for accounts with over $600 to the IRS — is starting to mushroom.
The number of GOP-led states which assert they will not comply with the Biden administration proposal — which would force banks to hand over the aggregate transaction data for accounts with over $600 to the IRS — is starting to mushroom.
 
Twitter responds by labeling Heart Assn website ''unsafe''
 
majority of Republicans voted against it
 
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