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Famed gameshow host Alex Trebek may no longer be in jeopardy after finishing chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Famed gameshow host Alex Trebek may no longer be in jeopardy after finishing chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer.
 
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.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the 36th bill of his administration Friday, Aug. 30, rejecting legislation funding the transformation of Medicaid to a managed-care model.
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the 36th bill of his administration Friday, Aug. 30, rejecting legislation funding the transformation of Medicaid to a managed-care model.
 
A nosy neighbor called the Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) on a teenager’s hot dog stand. Thankfully, health inspectors didn’t shut the stand down
A nosy neighbor called the Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) on a teenager’s hot dog stand. Thankfully, health inspectors didn’t shut the stand down
 
A certain anger at society seems to pervade the academy today. Hardly a week goes by without hearing about outraged students either demanding recompense for some perceived injustice or attempting to shut down an invited speaker.
A certain anger at society seems to pervade the academy today. Hardly a week goes by without hearing about outraged students either demanding recompense for some perceived injustice or attempting to shut down an invited speaker.
 
The N.C. House on Wednesday, Aug. 28, unanimously passed pay raises for state employees.
The N.C. House on Wednesday, Aug. 28, unanimously passed pay raises for state employees.
 
Macalester College is a small (2,000-plus students), highly regarded, and very selective liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Macalester College is a small (2,000-plus students), highly regarded, and very selective liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota.
 
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.
 
Two cameras that were located outside convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell in New York, where he was awaiting trial in his sex trafficking case, reportedly "malfunctioned" and have been sent to the FBI for examination.
Two cameras that were located outside convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell in New York, where he was awaiting trial in his sex trafficking case, reportedly "malfunctioned" and have been sent to the FBI for examination.
 
While the budget stalemate continues, lawmakers are working to pass pieces of the General Fund budget bill with measures that include pay raises for some state employees.
While the budget stalemate continues, lawmakers are working to pass pieces of the General Fund budget bill with measures that include pay raises for some state employees.
 
As young people worry about their futures, going to college isn’t necessarily their first step toward a good job.
As young people worry about their futures, going to college isn’t necessarily their first step toward a good job.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper insists Medicaid expansion be included in the General Fund budget, and the Republican-dominated General Assembly unequivocally refuses.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper insists Medicaid expansion be included in the General Fund budget, and the Republican-dominated General Assembly unequivocally refuses.
 
Earlier this week, after a video of U.S. National Soccer team star Carli Lloyd kicking a 55-yard field goal went viral, her trainer James Galanis told FOX Sports that one NFL team had expressed interest in hiring her.
Earlier this week, after a video of U.S. National Soccer team star Carli Lloyd kicking a 55-yard field goal went viral, her trainer James Galanis told FOX Sports that one NFL team had expressed interest in hiring her.
 
While promoting his highly anticipated new "cerebral" sci-fi film "Ad Astra" at the 2019 Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, superstar actor Brad Pitt commented on one of the hot button issues of the day, so-called "toxic masculinity," though the star avoided specifically using the loaded phrase.
While promoting his highly anticipated new "cerebral" sci-fi film "Ad Astra" at the 2019 Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, superstar actor Brad Pitt commented on one of the hot button issues of the day, so-called "toxic masculinity," though the star avoided specifically using the loaded phrase.
 
Reading is the foundation upon which all learning is built, however North Carolina’s success rate in helping children master reading proficiency isn’t stellar.
Reading is the foundation upon which all learning is built, however North Carolina’s success rate in helping children master reading proficiency isn’t stellar.
 
Former FBI Director James Comey violated the Bureau’s policies when he instructed his friend to provide copies of memos including sensitive information to a reporter
Former FBI Director James Comey violated the Bureau’s policies when he instructed his friend to provide copies of memos including sensitive information to a reporter
 
Gov. Roy Cooper insists that Medicaid expansion be part of North Carolina’s budget deal for 2019-20. Republican leaders of the legislature disagree.
Gov. Roy Cooper insists that Medicaid expansion be part of North Carolina’s budget deal for 2019-20. Republican leaders of the legislature disagree.
 
Sen. Johnny Isakson announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from his United States Senate seat at the end of the year due to ongoing health issues.
Sen. Johnny Isakson announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from his United States Senate seat at the end of the year due to ongoing health issues.
 
Imagine that one day, you begin hearing a rustling and whooshing in your ear. Thinking it must be water or crackling ear wax, you make a trip to the doctor in order to have it checked out.
Imagine that one day, you begin hearing a rustling and whooshing in your ear. Thinking it must be water or crackling ear wax, you make a trip to the doctor in order to have it checked out.
 
What at first glance appeared to be a cooler filled with bags of frozen ice pops was actually a cooler filled with 9.21 pounds of methamphetamine in colorful bags designed to throw off authorities.
What at first glance appeared to be a cooler filled with bags of frozen ice pops was actually a cooler filled with 9.21 pounds of methamphetamine in colorful bags designed to throw off authorities.
 
Former congressman and newly announced Republican presidential candidate Joe Walsh told CNN Monday night that just before coming into the studio, he learned that his radio show was canceled.
Former congressman and newly announced Republican presidential candidate Joe Walsh told CNN Monday night that just before coming into the studio, he learned that his radio show was canceled.
 
One of the terms that frequently comes up at Beaufort County Commissioners meetings is "micro manage". It is used by the five "Demopublicans".
One of the terms that frequently comes up at Beaufort County Commissioners meetings is "micro manage". It is used by the five "Demopublicans".
 
The Senate approved a plan to return millions in surplus tax revenue to taxpayers, despite complaints from some Democratic lawmakers who wanted to use the money for education or infrastructure.
The Senate approved a plan to return millions in surplus tax revenue to taxpayers, despite complaints from some Democratic lawmakers who wanted to use the money for education or infrastructure.
 
Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) revealed on Monday that he is mulling over a bid to unseat Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) when the Massachusetts senator is up for reelection in 2020.
Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) revealed on Monday that he is mulling over a bid to unseat Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) when the Massachusetts senator is up for reelection in 2020.
 
In debates about whether schools have sufficient supplies and materials for the school year, the contributions of parents are too often overlooked.
 
It is quite common: A successful college alum decides to donate a large sum of his accumulated wealth to his alma mater, but wants the money to be used in a specific way. School officials want the money.
It is quite common: A successful college alum decides to donate a large sum of his accumulated wealth to his alma mater, but wants the money to be used in a specific way. School officials want the money.
 
A bill that could help scrub election rolls of illegitimate voters, a move which hasn’t gotten through the General Assembly despite several tries, may finally reach the governor.
A bill that could help scrub election rolls of illegitimate voters, a move which hasn’t gotten through the General Assembly despite several tries, may finally reach the governor.
 
Bundle up and hunker down. That's the advice from the editors of the Farmers' Almanac, which has been pumping out long-range weather predictions since 1818.
Bundle up and hunker down. That's the advice from the editors of the Farmers' Almanac, which has been pumping out long-range weather predictions since 1818.
 
The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
 
Small businesses will be able to band together to slash the costs of their health insurance after Gov. Roy Cooper let Senate Bill 86 become law.
Small businesses will be able to band together to slash the costs of their health insurance after Gov. Roy Cooper let Senate Bill 86 become law.
 
Last week, a jury acquitted former NBA player Mateen Cleaves of four charges of sexual assault stemming from an incident with a 24-year-old woman in 2016.
Last week, a jury acquitted former NBA player Mateen Cleaves of four charges of sexual assault stemming from an incident with a 24-year-old woman in 2016.
 
There is a great deal of public discussion right now about the minimum wage.
There is a great deal of public discussion right now about the minimum wage.
 
You might expect a state Supreme Court with six Democrats and one Republican to end up with a lot of 6-1 decisions with the Republican on the losing end. That’s not been the typical scenario this year.
You might expect a state Supreme Court with six Democrats and one Republican to end up with a lot of 6-1 decisions with the Republican on the losing end. That’s not been the typical scenario this year.
 
The public has lost faith in the NCAA and colleges to protect student-athletes. When surveying the numerous ideas for fixing college sports, it’s hard to make any other conclusion.
The public has lost faith in the NCAA and colleges to protect student-athletes. When surveying the numerous ideas for fixing college sports, it’s hard to make any other conclusion.
 
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