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On Thursday, the United States and the United Kingdom condemned a recent Russian satellite test in space.
On Thursday, the United States and the United Kingdom condemned a recent Russian satellite test in space.
 
Frightening headlines on COVID-19 in North Carolina are easiest to write when the data pass a noteworthy numerical threshold.
Frightening headlines on COVID-19 in North Carolina are easiest to write when the data pass a noteworthy numerical threshold.
 
Academic freedom is under assault by people who want to control research and speech.
 
A Union County teacher recently declared, “This might be rude, but I don’t care about parent child care issues.
A Union County teacher recently declared, “This might be rude, but I don’t care about parent child care issues.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
In the latest move by a U.S. government agency to appease leftists, the State Department is quietly overhauling language used in agency materials that may be considered exclusionary or offensive.
In the latest move by a U.S. government agency to appease leftists, the State Department is quietly overhauling language used in agency materials that may be considered exclusionary or offensive.
 
North Carolina, like the nation, is facing three crises: COVID-19, racial strife and the economy.
North Carolina, like the nation, is facing three crises: COVID-19, racial strife and the economy.
 
North Carolinians know more about COVID-19 hospitalizations than they did a week ago.
 
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, a Republican and vocal critic of President Trump, believes the president is likely to win reelection in November despite Trump’s poor poll numbers.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, a Republican and vocal critic of President Trump, believes the president is likely to win reelection in November despite Trump’s poor poll numbers.
 
I say things that may seem a bit harsh, yet, I regret none of it.
I say things that may seem a bit harsh, yet, I regret none of it.
 
Editors at the Washington Free Beacon lament attacks on merit-based decisions.
Editors at the Washington Free Beacon lament attacks on merit-based decisions.
 
As death rates spike across the nation, no one knows how many North Carolinians have died since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
As death rates spike across the nation, no one knows how many North Carolinians have died since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
 
Andrew Stuttaford of National Review Online ponders our current political divisions.
Andrew Stuttaford of National Review Online ponders our current political divisions.
 
Last week, about 40 Taliban fighters stormed the village of Geriveh in the central Ghor province.
Last week, about 40 Taliban fighters stormed the village of Geriveh in the central Ghor province.
 
When she found a job in May, Greensboro resident Alyssa Trent started working in a call center for unemployment benefits.
When she found a job in May, Greensboro resident Alyssa Trent started working in a call center for unemployment benefits.
 
Hope for an economic recovery has dwindled after the Labor Department released its weekly jobless claims on Thursday, which totaled 1.4 million – an increase over the previous week’s 1.3 million claims.
Hope for an economic recovery has dwindled after the Labor Department released its weekly jobless claims on Thursday, which totaled 1.4 million – an increase over the previous week’s 1.3 million claims.
 
Chrissy Clark of the Washington Free Beacon details a disturbing dismissal at a Michigan public school.
Chrissy Clark of the Washington Free Beacon details a disturbing dismissal at a Michigan public school.
 
Yesterday we reported on how Google blacklisted and censored a dozen or so conservative news sites in the search engine, apparently, it now appears, as a trial run for the November elections.
Yesterday we reported on how Google blacklisted and censored a dozen or so conservative news sites in the search engine, apparently, it now appears, as a trial run for the November elections.
 
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is keeping tuition and fees the same no matter what happens with COVID-19.
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is keeping tuition and fees the same no matter what happens with COVID-19.
 
Emily Larsen of the Washington Examiner highlights the fact that the 2020 presidential race is getting much less attention than one might expect.
Emily Larsen of the Washington Examiner highlights the fact that the 2020 presidential race is getting much less attention than one might expect.
 
Top U.S. officials said in the hours following the revelation that the United States ordered the Chinese General Consulate in Houston to close
Top U.S. officials said in the hours following the revelation that the United States ordered the Chinese General Consulate in Houston to close
 
While it is not surprising for the NCGOP to be critical of the Democrat governor in their efforts to elect more Republicans, Roy Cooper is making their job that much easier on a number of different policy issues.
While it is not surprising for the NCGOP to be critical of the Democrat governor in their efforts to elect more Republicans, Roy Cooper is making their job that much easier on a number of different policy issues.
 
An updated tool for voter statistics could provide clarity for North Carolinians during a global pandemic and disrupted election.
An updated tool for voter statistics could provide clarity for North Carolinians during a global pandemic and disrupted election.
 
Three retired retired officers have been killed by a DACA illegal alien, shielded from deportation by Obama's DACA program for those who claim (often with no real proof) to have been brought into the US as children.
Three retired retired officers have been killed by a DACA illegal alien, shielded from deportation by Obama's DACA program for those who claim (often with no real proof) to have been brought into the US as children.
 
The building formerly occupied by Ingalls Printers on Respess Street burned in a late night fire.
The building formerly occupied by Ingalls Printers on Respess Street burned in a late night fire.
 
Florida’s largest teachers union is suing the state and GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis for ordering schools to hold in-person classes five days a week starting next month.
Florida’s largest teachers union is suing the state and GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis for ordering schools to hold in-person classes five days a week starting next month.
 
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist describes why “The Star-Spangled Banner” deserves celebration, not condemnation.
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist describes why “The Star-Spangled Banner” deserves celebration, not condemnation.
 
In one of the largest bribery scandals in U.S. political history, the Republican speaker of the Ohio House was arrested Tuesday along with four others and faces charges of federal corruption and campaign finance violations.
In one of the largest bribery scandals in U.S. political history, the Republican speaker of the Ohio House was arrested Tuesday along with four others and faces charges of federal corruption and campaign finance violations.
 
A heart-stopping video is going viral this week showing the moment a woman was forced to “play dead” in order to avoid what could have been a deadly bison attack in Yellowstone National Park.
A heart-stopping video is going viral this week showing the moment a woman was forced to “play dead” in order to avoid what could have been a deadly bison attack in Yellowstone National Park.
 
Universities’ frantic struggles to create fall semester plans that bring students back to campus often hinge on social distancing.
Universities’ frantic struggles to create fall semester plans that bring students back to campus often hinge on social distancing.
 
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