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Ghislaine Maxwell, who is under criminal investigation by the FBI over her connections with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, reportedly had her personal emails hacked and potentially damaging information about high profile people linked to Epstein’s sex trafficking case could become public.
Ghislaine Maxwell, who is under criminal investigation by the FBI over her connections with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, reportedly had her personal emails hacked and potentially damaging information about high profile people linked to Epstein’s sex trafficking case could become public.
 
In this day and age 24 hours of talking will not make your case.
 
Researchers have been grumbling about the state of scientific publishing for years.
Researchers have been grumbling about the state of scientific publishing for years.
 
GOP Attorneys General in 21 states want it tossed.
 
President Trump will make history Friday at the 47th annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. by being the first president to ever deliver his message in person at the pro-life event.
President Trump will make history Friday at the 47th annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. by being the first president to ever deliver his message in person at the pro-life event.
 
In New Hanover County, the possibility of selling the county-owned hospital has ignited a storm of gossip and conspiracy theories, pitted the county’s leaders against one another, and mobilized some 200 residents into attending a Save Our Hospital protest meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
In New Hanover County, the possibility of selling the county-owned hospital has ignited a storm of gossip and conspiracy theories, pitted the county’s leaders against one another, and mobilized some 200 residents into attending a Save Our Hospital protest meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
 
Over the past few weeks, the stories of how visibly Orthodox Jews have been getting physically assaulted with regularity on the streets of New York have finally broken through
Over the past few weeks, the stories of how visibly Orthodox Jews have been getting physically assaulted with regularity on the streets of New York have finally broken through
 
The recent rally in Richmond, Virginia pushing back against proposed gun control laws is receiving a lot of national attention. Attendance at the rally was estimated at 22,000 to 30,000.
The recent rally in Richmond, Virginia pushing back against proposed gun control laws is receiving a lot of national attention. Attendance at the rally was estimated at 22,000 to 30,000.
 
In a smart PR move, he'll draw attention from the last day of Dem trial antics.
In a smart PR move, he'll draw attention from the last day of Dem trial antics.
 
Three former Governors, who led our state for 28 years, took center stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC Chapel Hill campus last week. Sponsored by the UNC Institute of Politics, the 80 minutes was historical, insightful and time well spent.
Three former Governors, who led our state for 28 years, took center stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC Chapel Hill campus last week. Sponsored by the UNC Institute of Politics, the 80 minutes was historical, insightful and time well spent.
 
The University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors is taking concerns over North Carolina’s budget impasse straight to the General Assembly — in the form of a resolution asking lawmakers to quit stalling and pass an updated spending plan.
The University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors is taking concerns over North Carolina’s budget impasse straight to the General Assembly — in the form of a resolution asking lawmakers to quit stalling and pass an updated spending plan.
 
The attorneys general of 21 states – predictably all Republicans – have sent a letter to the Senate opposing the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
The attorneys general of 21 states – predictably all Republicans – have sent a letter to the Senate opposing the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
 
Yesterday The Raleigh News and Observer ran an article titled, North Carolina teachers may go on strike for higher pay and Medicaid expansion.
Yesterday The Raleigh News and Observer ran an article titled, North Carolina teachers may go on strike for higher pay and Medicaid expansion.
 
The Democrats proposed an amendment on trial procedures and after hours of debating, it was brought to a vote and quickly slapped down
The Democrats proposed an amendment on trial procedures and after hours of debating, it was brought to a vote and quickly slapped down
 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced on Monday that he is giving House Democrats’ impeachment managers and President Donald Trump’s legal defense team 24 hours each to make their opening arguments stretched over a two day period starting this Wednesday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced on Monday that he is giving House Democrats’ impeachment managers and President Donald Trump’s legal defense team 24 hours each to make their opening arguments stretched over a two day period starting this Wednesday.
 
After years of expansion, Communist Party-funded Confucius Institutes have seen the tide turn against them at American colleges.
After years of expansion, Communist Party-funded Confucius Institutes have seen the tide turn against them at American colleges.
 
In December, Judge David Lee released recommendations developed by a private consultant (WestEd) to ensure the state complies with its obligation to provide all children the opportunity to a sound, basic education.
In December, Judge David Lee released recommendations developed by a private consultant (WestEd) to ensure the state complies with its obligation to provide all children the opportunity to a sound, basic education.
 
The Iowa caucuses are less than two weeks away. Plus, it snows a lot in Iowa.
 
It got so bad he had to caution them on their language.
 
The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
 
Propaganda takes many forms. The American people have had a complete and broad education in all forms of propaganda during the past three years of the Trump administration.
Propaganda takes many forms. The American people have had a complete and broad education in all forms of propaganda during the past three years of the Trump administration.
 
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) announced Wednesday morning that she has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton for the former secretary of state’s claims that Gabbard is a “Russian asset.”
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) announced Wednesday morning that she has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton for the former secretary of state’s claims that Gabbard is a “Russian asset.”
 
The University of North Carolina system boasts a diverse set of institutions.
 
The members of Congress know the ropes in front of the cameras. You could call them a strong bunch of defensive coaches for Team Trump.
The members of Congress know the ropes in front of the cameras. You could call them a strong bunch of defensive coaches for Team Trump.
 
A new investigative technology that is being used by top U.S. law enforcement officials is assisting investigators in taking down alleged child sex predators, murders, identity thieves, and other serious criminals.
A new investigative technology that is being used by top U.S. law enforcement officials is assisting investigators in taking down alleged child sex predators, murders, identity thieves, and other serious criminals.
 
With the caucus coming up soon the news is fast and telling.
 
A Duke Energy lobbyist said Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior policy adviser, Ken Eudy, wasn’t truthful when making statements to a legislative committee investigating the Cooper administration’s role in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project and an associated $57.8 million discretionary fund.
A Duke Energy lobbyist said Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior policy adviser, Ken Eudy, wasn’t truthful when making statements to a legislative committee investigating the Cooper administration’s role in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project and an associated $57.8 million discretionary fund.
 
Corruption and mismanagement plague relief efforts during one of the largest natural disaster recoveries in US history.
Corruption and mismanagement plague relief efforts during one of the largest natural disaster recoveries in US history.
 
A bill introduced in December in the House of Representatives and in January in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) would make it illegal for employers to discriminate against an employee on the basis of their hair.
A bill introduced in December in the House of Representatives and in January in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) would make it illegal for employers to discriminate against an employee on the basis of their hair.
 
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Leandro and his mother, Kathleen Leandro, lent their name to one of the most significant education lawsuits in North Carolina history.
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Leandro and his mother, Kathleen Leandro, lent their name to one of the most significant education lawsuits in North Carolina history.
 
African Americans are making historic progress during Trump presidency, despite "Squad" racism.
African Americans are making historic progress during Trump presidency, despite "Squad" racism.
 
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.
 
Oklahoma, a state that sits in the unique crosshairs of the South, Midwest, and Southwest regions of the nation, is one of the most reliably Republican states in the country.
Oklahoma, a state that sits in the unique crosshairs of the South, Midwest, and Southwest regions of the nation, is one of the most reliably Republican states in the country.
 
As director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Campus Free Expression Project, I am always eager to get beyond the DC beltway to learn how students understand free expression on their particular campus.
As director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Campus Free Expression Project, I am always eager to get beyond the DC beltway to learn how students understand free expression on their particular campus.
 
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