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In eight of the nine last presidential elections, American University professor Allan J. Lichtman has correctly predicted who would win. He now says that, according to his model, the 2020 election is “too close to call.”
In eight of the nine last presidential elections, American University professor Allan J. Lichtman has correctly predicted who would win. He now says that, according to his model, the 2020 election is “too close to call.”
 
The deal turns over the Confederate monument, which stood on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus for more than a century, to the Confederate group, along with a promised $2.5 million trust fund for the statue’s upkeep and eventual display.
The deal turns over the Confederate monument, which stood on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus for more than a century, to the Confederate group, along with a promised $2.5 million trust fund for the statue’s upkeep and eventual display.
 
Small private universities often find it more difficult to keep tuition down, but it can be done.
Small private universities often find it more difficult to keep tuition down, but it can be done.
 
Walter de Vries passed away in Wrightsville Beach on November 27, shortly after his 90th birthday.
Walter de Vries passed away in Wrightsville Beach on November 27, shortly after his 90th birthday.
 
A claim that has permeated throughout the culture and infected law enforcement is that prosecuting women who lie about being raped or sexually assaulted will hurt women who have actually been raped or sexually assaulted.
A claim that has permeated throughout the culture and infected law enforcement is that prosecuting women who lie about being raped or sexually assaulted will hurt women who have actually been raped or sexually assaulted.
 
Many of us have that aunt (or uncle) who eagerly brings up the most controversial political topic she can think of at family gatherings over the holidays.
Many of us have that aunt (or uncle) who eagerly brings up the most controversial political topic she can think of at family gatherings over the holidays.
 
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory lead the pack in the latest Civitas Institute poll focusing on the Republican primary.
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory lead the pack in the latest Civitas Institute poll focusing on the Republican primary.
 
Fox News host Laura Ingraham set the record straight on trade agreement after speaker boasted that Dems made it 'infinitely better'
Fox News host Laura Ingraham set the record straight on trade agreement after speaker boasted that Dems made it 'infinitely better'
 
Educator was told she must 'dim the lights' and have 'lavender scents' on hand to help give unruly kids the right environment
Educator was told she must 'dim the lights' and have 'lavender scents' on hand to help give unruly kids the right environment
 
For many, President Donald Trump was supposed to be the most divisive figure in Republican Party history.
For many, President Donald Trump was supposed to be the most divisive figure in Republican Party history.
 
'The American people see this for what it is: yet another partisan attempt to overthrow a duly elected president and rob voters of the chance to re-elect him in 2020,' said RNC
'The American people see this for what it is: yet another partisan attempt to overthrow a duly elected president and rob voters of the chance to re-elect him in 2020,' said RNC
 
Silent Sam may soon find a new home nowhere near the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
 
The 476-page document released Monday reveals 'at least 17 signifiant errors or omissions in the Carter Page FISA applications' and other mistakes
The 476-page document released Monday reveals 'at least 17 signifiant errors or omissions in the Carter Page FISA applications' and other mistakes
 
This week, Civitas Action released its annual state legislative rankings for 2019.
This week, Civitas Action released its annual state legislative rankings for 2019.
 
After weeks of hearings and amid troubling polling trends in battleground states, the House Democrats officially announced on Tuesday that they are bringing two articles of impeachment against President Trump.
After weeks of hearings and amid troubling polling trends in battleground states, the House Democrats officially announced on Tuesday that they are bringing two articles of impeachment against President Trump.
 
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
 
When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
 
The NC State Board of Elections released a report detailing 570 cases of suspected election fraud that the board has referred to prosecutors
The NC State Board of Elections released a report detailing 570 cases of suspected election fraud that the board has referred to prosecutors
 
On Monday morning, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson announced that the city, where an aviation student from Saudi Arabia murdered three people at a naval air base last Friday, had been under siege from a cyber attack since 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
On Monday morning, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson announced that the city, where an aviation student from Saudi Arabia murdered three people at a naval air base last Friday, had been under siege from a cyber attack since 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
 
Today's secular society gets a bunch of things wrong about the holiday season — here are smart reminders we all need
Today's secular society gets a bunch of things wrong about the holiday season — here are smart reminders we all need
 
On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s executive committee voted to recommend banning Russia from the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s executive committee voted to recommend banning Russia from the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
 
When her teenage son collapsed in a seizure, it hit High Point mother Kelly Kinard. Luka was addicted.
When her teenage son collapsed in a seizure, it hit High Point mother Kelly Kinard. Luka was addicted.
 
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020.
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020.
 
A midshipman who knew Joshua Kaleb Watson spoke to LifeZette exclusively about the young Naval Academy graduate who gave his life for his country
A midshipman who knew Joshua Kaleb Watson spoke to LifeZette exclusively about the young Naval Academy graduate who gave his life for his country
 
GOP senator believes entire House push against Trump is 'illegitimate' and that, looking ahead, 'I think it's going to meet a quick end in the Senate'
GOP senator believes entire House push against Trump is 'illegitimate' and that, looking ahead, 'I think it's going to meet a quick end in the Senate'
 
Members of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors want you to know something. They’re ready to move past the drama.
Members of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors want you to know something. They’re ready to move past the drama.
 
Remains to be seen what the party's going to do about these awkward and awful scenes that continue to occur, week after week after week
Remains to be seen what the party's going to do about these awkward and awful scenes that continue to occur, week after week after week
 
A new technique dealing with prostate cancer has shown astonishing results in a study where 115 men were treated
A new technique dealing with prostate cancer has shown astonishing results in a study where 115 men were treated
 
An as-of-yet unidentified individual who opened fire at a naval air base in Pensacola, Florida, has been confirmed dead, while at least ten victims have been transported to nearby hospitals after suffering injuries related to the shooting.
An as-of-yet unidentified individual who opened fire at a naval air base in Pensacola, Florida, has been confirmed dead, while at least ten victims have been transported to nearby hospitals after suffering injuries related to the shooting.
 
A new N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation report shows Republican lawmakers scored an average of 91.95% on business-related decisions during the 2019 legislative session.
A new N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation report shows Republican lawmakers scored an average of 91.95% on business-related decisions during the 2019 legislative session.
 
A new report out by Pew Research shows that 94 of 100 North Carolina counties saw their per capita incomes grow between 2016 and 2018 (adjusted for inflation).
A new report out by Pew Research shows that 94 of 100 North Carolina counties saw their per capita incomes grow between 2016 and 2018 (adjusted for inflation).
 
Fourteen Christians, including several children, were brutally murdered by suspected radical Islamists in the African nation of Burkina Faso.
Fourteen Christians, including several children, were brutally murdered by suspected radical Islamists in the African nation of Burkina Faso.
 
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