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We all know of a few nutty ones in our own cities and states, to be sure — but see if you've heard about these
We all know of a few nutty ones in our own cities and states, to be sure — but see if you've heard about these
 
New biography of Mary Ball Washington, who raised and guided the father of our country, celebrates a woman few of us knew much about — until now
New biography of Mary Ball Washington, who raised and guided the father of our country, celebrates a woman few of us knew much about — until now
 
Calling out the Democratic Party for its far-left extremism, Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz denounced House Speaker Pelosi’s plan to withhold sending the impeachment vote to the Senate for a trial as “unconstitutional.”
Calling out the Democratic Party for its far-left extremism, Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz denounced House Speaker Pelosi’s plan to withhold sending the impeachment vote to the Senate for a trial as “unconstitutional.”
 
It’s our job to reflect the goodness and to give out of abundance.
It’s our job to reflect the goodness and to give out of abundance.
 
Government officials in China’s Xinjiang province have been destroying documents and data related to its treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities after classified information was leaked and published by The New York Times and other outlets.
Government officials in China’s Xinjiang province have been destroying documents and data related to its treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities after classified information was leaked and published by The New York Times and other outlets.
 
One veteran recalls his own service years ago — and why we all appreciate our military
 
How would you describe the year 2019? I’ve pondered the just-right descriptive adjective and finally settled on the seldom used but highly appropriate word quarrelsome.
How would you describe the year 2019? I’ve pondered the just-right descriptive adjective and finally settled on the seldom used but highly appropriate word quarrelsome.
 
As candidate filing closed, many exciting races and storylines began to take shape in federal and statewide races.
As candidate filing closed, many exciting races and storylines began to take shape in federal and statewide races.
 
The College Scorecard, a Department of Education initiative that publishes data on student debt and earnings after graduation for thousands of schools, just got a major update.
The College Scorecard, a Department of Education initiative that publishes data on student debt and earnings after graduation for thousands of schools, just got a major update.
 
God created us to live in constant amazement at His gifts, His blessings, and the joy of His love
God created us to live in constant amazement at His gifts, His blessings, and the joy of His love
 
Amid an ongoing trade war with the Trump administration, China’s Ministry of Finance made a significant announcement this week that prompted some proud retweets from the president.
Amid an ongoing trade war with the Trump administration, China’s Ministry of Finance made a significant announcement this week that prompted some proud retweets from the president.
 
U.S. Rep Mark Meadows, an 11th District Republican, has held his seat since 2011, and he chaired the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
U.S. Rep Mark Meadows, an 11th District Republican, has held his seat since 2011, and he chaired the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said that a trial to decide whether to remove President Trump from office “shouldn’t take that long.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said that a trial to decide whether to remove President Trump from office “shouldn’t take that long.”
 
Tech entrepreneur is (still) running for the 2020 Democratic nomination for the presidency — here's where he departs from his colleagues
Tech entrepreneur is (still) running for the 2020 Democratic nomination for the presidency — here's where he departs from his colleagues
 
A recently released Department of Justice Inspector General report, examining the role of the FBI in efforts to wiretap and investigate the Trump 2016 presidential campaign and Trump 2016 transition team
A recently released Department of Justice Inspector General report, examining the role of the FBI in efforts to wiretap and investigate the Trump 2016 presidential campaign and Trump 2016 transition team
 
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.
 
Every American college and university is affected by the issue raised in Professor Beard’s dramatic resignation from Columbia as a protest against trustee autocracy.
Every American college and university is affected by the issue raised in Professor Beard’s dramatic resignation from Columbia as a protest against trustee autocracy.
 
Said Kevin McCarthy on Sunday about the upcoming impeachment push against Trump, 'These are individuals I would actually pull in at the White House'
Said Kevin McCarthy on Sunday about the upcoming impeachment push against Trump, 'These are individuals I would actually pull in at the White House'
 
In an exclusive interview, a scholar of history sheds light on the Founders' intentions for this extreme move — and their worries
In an exclusive interview, a scholar of history sheds light on the Founders' intentions for this extreme move — and their worries
 
With candidate filing behind us, we can take a first look at what will likely be some of the more interesting state legislative races in the 2020 election.
With candidate filing behind us, we can take a first look at what will likely be some of the more interesting state legislative races in the 2020 election.
 
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.
 
With new data on student debt and earnings released by the Department of Education, high school graduates can make better decisions about which school and major they choose.
With new data on student debt and earnings released by the Department of Education, high school graduates can make better decisions about which school and major they choose.
 
As many predicted, the California-based consulting firm WestEd is recommending that North Carolina spend billions of taxpayer dollars on preschools and district schools to meet the requirements of the Leandro case.
As many predicted, the California-based consulting firm WestEd is recommending that North Carolina spend billions of taxpayer dollars on preschools and district schools to meet the requirements of the Leandro case.
 
A civil rights organization is trying to send Confederate statue Silent Sam back to UNC Chapel Hill’s campus, a top official says.
A civil rights organization is trying to send Confederate statue Silent Sam back to UNC Chapel Hill’s campus, a top official says.
 
It would be easy to conclude, after a quick look at some topline findings about higher education in recent years, that a set of misguided practices and policies has distorted college enrollment, completion, and costs.
It would be easy to conclude, after a quick look at some topline findings about higher education in recent years, that a set of misguided practices and policies has distorted college enrollment, completion, and costs.
 
Vote in the lower chamber took place after some 10 hours of debate on the floor on Wednesday and after a nearly three-month process
Vote in the lower chamber took place after some 10 hours of debate on the floor on Wednesday and after a nearly three-month process
 
Trump took on the historic tasks of making America great again, draining the DC swamp, and returning the government to the people, as he promised in his inaugural address.
Trump took on the historic tasks of making America great again, draining the DC swamp, and returning the government to the people, as he promised in his inaugural address.
 
The Silent Sam deal might encourage copycats.
 
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.
 
United States Attorney John Durham’s criminal investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation is reportedly taking a close look at former CIA Director John Brennan.
United States Attorney John Durham’s criminal investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation is reportedly taking a close look at former CIA Director John Brennan.
 
State Superintendent Mark Johnson isn’t happy with how the N.C. Department of Information Technology has handled the dispute between Amplify and Istation for the K-3 reading contract, and he’s taking the matter to the courts.
State Superintendent Mark Johnson isn’t happy with how the N.C. Department of Information Technology has handled the dispute between Amplify and Istation for the K-3 reading contract, and he’s taking the matter to the courts.
 
On Friday, Dec. 20, Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour denied a civil rights group’s motion to intervene in a lawsuit over Silent Sam, the Confederate statue illegally toppled on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus in August 2018.
On Friday, Dec. 20, Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour denied a civil rights group’s motion to intervene in a lawsuit over Silent Sam, the Confederate statue illegally toppled on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus in August 2018.
 
Colleges and universities have a lower standard of proof than the American legal system when it comes to allegations of sexual assault.
Colleges and universities have a lower standard of proof than the American legal system when it comes to allegations of sexual assault.
 
When the senator went after the mayor for big-ticket fundraisers — he wasn't having any of her nonsense
When the senator went after the mayor for big-ticket fundraisers — he wasn't having any of her nonsense
 
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