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Early Thursday morning, a vehicle attempted to enter the White House complex after following another vehicle – which was authorized to enter the complex – through a security checkpoint.
Early Thursday morning, a vehicle attempted to enter the White House complex after following another vehicle – which was authorized to enter the complex – through a security checkpoint.
 
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are the most notable entrants in the race to make a meat substitute that acts like meat but is made entirely from plants. They have tremendous capital behind their efforts to make meatless meats that appeal to meat lovers.
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are the most notable entrants in the race to make a meat substitute that acts like meat but is made entirely from plants. They have tremendous capital behind their efforts to make meatless meats that appeal to meat lovers.
 
In North Carolina, the largest college endowments saw their market value increase between 8 percent and 20 percent from 2017 to 2018.
In North Carolina, the largest college endowments saw their market value increase between 8 percent and 20 percent from 2017 to 2018.
 
Our recent article on political slavery brings up another question. What should political parties provide to the public? This is a broad question and could go a lot of places.
Our recent article on political slavery brings up another question. What should political parties provide to the public? This is a broad question and could go a lot of places.
 
After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
 
Who cares that 20 students at the University of Wisconsin staged a protest in October 2017?
Who cares that 20 students at the University of Wisconsin staged a protest in October 2017?
 
Republican legislative leaders have offered a consistent argument throughout a nearly decade-long legal fight over state election maps.
Republican legislative leaders have offered a consistent argument throughout a nearly decade-long legal fight over state election maps.
 
Twenty percent or more of Medicaid spending in 2019—an amount likely to exceed $75 billion—is improper.
Twenty percent or more of Medicaid spending in 2019—an amount likely to exceed $75 billion—is improper.
 
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday morning that Vice President Mike Pence will remain as his running mate on the top of the ticket during the 2020 presidential election amid rumors that he was considering asking former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley instead.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday morning that Vice President Mike Pence will remain as his running mate on the top of the ticket during the 2020 presidential election amid rumors that he was considering asking former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley instead.
 
President understands he'd be able to call his own witnesses, present a full defense
 
In recent years, public school teachers have been encouraged to address conflicts between colonists and American Indians in their Thanksgiving Day lessons.
In recent years, public school teachers have been encouraged to address conflicts between colonists and American Indians in their Thanksgiving Day lessons.
 
Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp ⁠— somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 ⁠— because his crop violated the state’s THC threshold by 0.1%.
Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp ⁠— somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 ⁠— because his crop violated the state’s THC threshold by 0.1%.
 
It's the Word of God that urges us to 'take hold of what is truly life'
It's the Word of God that urges us to 'take hold of what is truly life'
 
Did Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration require operators of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide Cooper a $57.8-milion “mitigation fund” before the state would approve the portion of the pipeline heading through North Carolina?
Did Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration require operators of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide Cooper a $57.8-milion “mitigation fund” before the state would approve the portion of the pipeline heading through North Carolina?
 
An Ohio mother suffocated her three young sons to death over the course of two years and told police she did it because she worried the boys would grow up to abuse women.
An Ohio mother suffocated her three young sons to death over the course of two years and told police she did it because she worried the boys would grow up to abuse women.
 
Hurricane victims, struggling rural hospitals, and the state Department of Transportation will get an infusion of cash.
Hurricane victims, struggling rural hospitals, and the state Department of Transportation will get an infusion of cash.
 
The mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas has resulted in 10 Mexican citizens filing a lawsuit, with the help of the Mexican government, against the retail giant.
The mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas has resulted in 10 Mexican citizens filing a lawsuit, with the help of the Mexican government, against the retail giant.
 
What distinguishes government from the other social institutions that make up a society isn’t public spiritedness or organizational flowcharts or periodic elections.
What distinguishes government from the other social institutions that make up a society isn’t public spiritedness or organizational flowcharts or periodic elections.
 
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards, Tova Noel, now says she wants to cooperate with Federal prosecutors and spill details about the night Epstein committed suicide to Federal investigators.
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards, Tova Noel, now says she wants to cooperate with Federal prosecutors and spill details about the night Epstein committed suicide to Federal investigators.
 
A sense of urgency has taken hold of higher education leaders nationwide. Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
A sense of urgency has taken hold of higher education leaders nationwide. Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
 
In an incredible act of acrobatics, the so-called “fact checkers” bent over backwards this week in order to simultaneously protect Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper from facing the political ramifications of his actions and take shots at the Republican leadership of the state legislature.
In an incredible act of acrobatics, the so-called “fact checkers” bent over backwards this week in order to simultaneously protect Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper from facing the political ramifications of his actions and take shots at the Republican leadership of the state legislature.
 
Four Democratic 2020 candidates have signed a letter requesting an independent investigation in sexual abuse allegations against NBC.
Four Democratic 2020 candidates have signed a letter requesting an independent investigation in sexual abuse allegations against NBC.
 
Jail expenses in excess of normal jail costs are continuing to accumulate at he the rate of about $25,000 per month.
Jail expenses in excess of normal jail costs are continuing to accumulate at he the rate of about $25,000 per month.
 
These developments give many North Carolina conservatives pause. And for good reason.
These developments give many North Carolina conservatives pause. And for good reason.
 
‘Twas the week before Thanksgiving And all through the state. The turkeys were frightened They’d end up on your plate.
‘Twas the week before Thanksgiving And all through the state. The turkeys were frightened They’d end up on your plate.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
 
Current member of the military gave an astonishingly partisan political performance on Tuesday
 
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counterclaim against the city of Chicago in an ongoing lawsuit by the city seeking reinbursement for $130,000 in overtime spent by Chicago police investigating Smollett’s alleged hoax hate crime.
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counterclaim against the city of Chicago in an ongoing lawsuit by the city seeking reinbursement for $130,000 in overtime spent by Chicago police investigating Smollett’s alleged hoax hate crime.
 
An overhaul of North Carolina’s Medicaid system, approved years ago and weeks into enrollment, is being postponed indefinitely because funding for it was vetoed by Gov. Cooper.
An overhaul of North Carolina’s Medicaid system, approved years ago and weeks into enrollment, is being postponed indefinitely because funding for it was vetoed by Gov. Cooper.
 
Emmy Award-winning journalist Lara Logan has secured a deal with Fox News’ streaming service Fox Nation, a report from Variety published Monday revealed.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Lara Logan has secured a deal with Fox News’ streaming service Fox Nation, a report from Variety published Monday revealed.
 
Reimagining or reframing American history is nothing new. Scholars and educators do it all the time.
Reimagining or reframing American history is nothing new. Scholars and educators do it all the time.
 
On Wednesday, Ambassador Gordon Sondland — a pivotal witness in the impeachment inquiry because of his close contact with President Trump on Ukraine — testified in front of congressional committee members.
On Wednesday, Ambassador Gordon Sondland — a pivotal witness in the impeachment inquiry because of his close contact with President Trump on Ukraine — testified in front of congressional committee members.
 
Adam Schiff's spectacle against Donald Trump continued on Wednesday night as Democrats pounced on something a witness didn't actually say
Adam Schiff's spectacle against Donald Trump continued on Wednesday night as Democrats pounced on something a witness didn't actually say
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review:
 
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