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Just a short time ago, it was commonly accepted that it is the fairest way to determine who wins and who loses in the competition of college admissions.
Just a short time ago, it was commonly accepted that it is the fairest way to determine who wins and who loses in the competition of college admissions.
 
The coronavirus outbreak is ravaging North Carolina’s health care system — threatening to shutter medical practices and worsen shortages of care during the coronavirus surge.
The coronavirus outbreak is ravaging North Carolina’s health care system — threatening to shutter medical practices and worsen shortages of care during the coronavirus surge.
 
The experimental COVID-19 treatment remdesivir, often touted by President Trump as a possible “gamechanger,” is showing promise in a Chicago clinical trial, according to the health news site STAT.
The experimental COVID-19 treatment remdesivir, often touted by President Trump as a possible “gamechanger,” is showing promise in a Chicago clinical trial, according to the health news site STAT.
 
Republican lawmakers are considering temporarily expanding Medicaid to cover uninsured residents’ coronavirus testing and treatment, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said during a meeting of the House Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group.
Republican lawmakers are considering temporarily expanding Medicaid to cover uninsured residents’ coronavirus testing and treatment, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said during a meeting of the House Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group.
 
Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon highlights challenges associated with restarting the American economy after the COVID-19 shutdown.
Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon highlights challenges associated with restarting the American economy after the COVID-19 shutdown.
 
His choices are narrowing as the convention grows closer.
 
Even as many businesses try to get forgivable loans to keep their employees at work, others are furloughing or laying off workers because unemployment benefits through July will be much more generous than whatever the business could pay.
Even as many businesses try to get forgivable loans to keep their employees at work, others are furloughing or laying off workers because unemployment benefits through July will be much more generous than whatever the business could pay.
 
People across North Carolina and the US began receiving deposits from the federal government this week as part of the federal coronavirus relief package, known as the CARES Act.
People across North Carolina and the US began receiving deposits from the federal government this week as part of the federal coronavirus relief package, known as the CARES Act.
 
Shake Shack is returning a $10 million federal loan to be distributed to other struggling businesses after the fast food chain secured additional funds.
Shake Shack is returning a $10 million federal loan to be distributed to other struggling businesses after the fast food chain secured additional funds.
 
If you wear a skimpy swimsuit on North Carolina’s Kure Beach, you’re a criminal.
 
On Tuesday, April 14, protesters gathered on the corner of Jones and Wilmington streets in Raleigh to protest the governor’s Executive Order 121 banning gatherings of more than 10 people.
On Tuesday, April 14, protesters gathered on the corner of Jones and Wilmington streets in Raleigh to protest the governor’s Executive Order 121 banning gatherings of more than 10 people.
 
A Chinese captain and crew of a cargo ship pled guilty to attempted murder after they jettisoned two Tanzanian stowaways they suspected might have the coronavirus into a river where man-eating sharks prey on humans.
A Chinese captain and crew of a cargo ship pled guilty to attempted murder after they jettisoned two Tanzanian stowaways they suspected might have the coronavirus into a river where man-eating sharks prey on humans.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper wants people to think about reopening the economy as a light dimmer, not an on/off switch.
Gov. Roy Cooper wants people to think about reopening the economy as a light dimmer, not an on/off switch.
 
A gunman disguised as a law enforcement officer killed 16 people in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Sunday, during a 12-hour rampage that authorities say is Canada’s deadliest-ever mass shooting.
A gunman disguised as a law enforcement officer killed 16 people in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Sunday, during a 12-hour rampage that authorities say is Canada’s deadliest-ever mass shooting.
 
He accused the Chinese of taking financial advantage of the global virus crisis.
 
Alexandra DeSanctis of National Review Online offers a hopeful take on life after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alexandra DeSanctis of National Review Online offers a hopeful take on life after the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Two state senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper to respond to Raleigh police’s decision to end Tuesday’s protest from the Reopen NC group.
Two state senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper to respond to Raleigh police’s decision to end Tuesday’s protest from the Reopen NC group.
 
New York is shipping extra ventilators to at least three other states after coronavirus cases and deaths in the state stabilized.
New York is shipping extra ventilators to at least three other states after coronavirus cases and deaths in the state stabilized.
 
Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon explores the coronavirus pandemic’s crushing blow to an important segment of the American economy.
Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon explores the coronavirus pandemic’s crushing blow to an important segment of the American economy.
 
Lawmakers gave Wake Forest Baptist Health $100,000 for random antibody testing to gather data on how many N.C. residents had the coronavirus.
Lawmakers gave Wake Forest Baptist Health $100,000 for random antibody testing to gather data on how many N.C. residents had the coronavirus.
 
As our national lockdown drags on, Americans seem less and less inclined to move swiftly toward societal reopening.
As our national lockdown drags on, Americans seem less and less inclined to move swiftly toward societal reopening.
 
In truth, it was surprising that resistance to the restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19 didn’t surface sooner, but now they are organized, becoming louder and more heated.
In truth, it was surprising that resistance to the restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19 didn’t surface sooner, but now they are organized, becoming louder and more heated.
 
While much of North Carolina has shut down for business, the N.C. Supreme Court continues to issue opinions.
 
As long as coronavirus casts its pall over society–who knows how long that will be–the call for national voting by mail will no doubt increase.
As long as coronavirus casts its pall over society–who knows how long that will be–the call for national voting by mail will no doubt increase.
 
The types of jobs available before and after the Great Recession starkly differ.
 
Parents shouldn’t be afraid to homeschool their children, says Sam Sorbo, actress, author, and homeschooling activist.
Parents shouldn’t be afraid to homeschool their children, says Sam Sorbo, actress, author, and homeschooling activist.
 
The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2 trillion federal relief package tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2 trillion federal relief package tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
On Wednesday, the Commerce Department revealed that U.S. retail sales dropped by a historic percentage in March as a result of the state-mandated shutdowns, a devastating report that sent stocks plunging.
On Wednesday, the Commerce Department revealed that U.S. retail sales dropped by a historic percentage in March as a result of the state-mandated shutdowns, a devastating report that sent stocks plunging.
 
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.
 
The average American, locked down during the coronavirus, is streaming eight hours of content per day and blitzing through three TV series per week, a new survey of 2,000 U.S. residents finds.
The average American, locked down during the coronavirus, is streaming eight hours of content per day and blitzing through three TV series per week, a new survey of 2,000 U.S. residents finds.
 
North Carolina’s prisons will begin releasing some inmates in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
North Carolina’s prisons will begin releasing some inmates in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
 
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus claimed last week that the people of Taiwan were making racist attacks against him, and that the government was supporting their racism.
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus claimed last week that the people of Taiwan were making racist attacks against him, and that the government was supporting their racism.
 
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