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In a video statement posted on social media Sunday, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard condemned the "act of barbarism" carried out in El Paso, Texas that took the lives of at least seven Mexican citizens and injured another nine.
In a video statement posted on social media Sunday, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard condemned the "act of barbarism" carried out in El Paso, Texas that took the lives of at least seven Mexican citizens and injured another nine.
 
Education officials and lawmakers are scrambling to prevent the lay-offs of 220 teachers at the N.C. Virtual Public School during the upcoming fall semester.
Education officials and lawmakers are scrambling to prevent the lay-offs of 220 teachers at the N.C. Virtual Public School during the upcoming fall semester.
 
A quick scan of the news confirms that college students spend more on higher education than ever before, but they lack the necessary skills to succeed in the workplace.
A quick scan of the news confirms that college students spend more on higher education than ever before, but they lack the necessary skills to succeed in the workplace.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper, an advocate for renewable energy whose family leases land for solar farms, is denying tax credits for solar energy investments.
Gov. Roy Cooper, an advocate for renewable energy whose family leases land for solar farms, is denying tax credits for solar energy investments.
 
On Sunday, in a horrifying incident at the famed Tate Modern Art Gallery in London, a six-year-old boy was allegedly pushed by a 17-year-old boy from a tenth-floor balcony and is fighting for his life in a hospital.
On Sunday, in a horrifying incident at the famed Tate Modern Art Gallery in London, a six-year-old boy was allegedly pushed by a 17-year-old boy from a tenth-floor balcony and is fighting for his life in a hospital.
 
North Carolina’s effort to rewrite the state’s criminal code continues making gradual progress.
North Carolina’s effort to rewrite the state’s criminal code continues making gradual progress.
 
Todd Smith was out of town one Saturday when he got an unnerving phone call.
 
North Carolina Democrats and Republicans have sparred for years about the level of state funding for public schools.
North Carolina Democrats and Republicans have sparred for years about the level of state funding for public schools.
 
Whatever happened to Moderates?
 
North Carolina may soon see $168 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, after more than a year-long delay.
North Carolina may soon see $168 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, after more than a year-long delay.
 
Starting Monday, Aug. 5, bus riders to Research Triangle Park will be able to get free or discounted rides from Uber or Lyft to reach the last stretch of their destination. One transportation expert says this is a sign that public transit is on the way out.
Starting Monday, Aug. 5, bus riders to Research Triangle Park will be able to get free or discounted rides from Uber or Lyft to reach the last stretch of their destination. One transportation expert says this is a sign that public transit is on the way out.
 
The debate that led to the passage of Senate Bill 290 wasn’t about alcohol.
The debate that led to the passage of Senate Bill 290 wasn’t about alcohol.
 
We're all on the same side. When a white supremacist terrorist shoots up a Walmart filled with innocents in El Paso, we should all be on the same side. We should be mourning together; we should be fighting together.
We're all on the same side. When a white supremacist terrorist shoots up a Walmart filled with innocents in El Paso, we should all be on the same side. We should be mourning together; we should be fighting together.
 
With the rising number of student loan defaults, the federal government has reaped what it has sown.
With the rising number of student loan defaults, the federal government has reaped what it has sown.
 
Navy veteran Scott Smith went to bed on a Friday night. When he awoke the next morning he was blind.
Navy veteran Scott Smith went to bed on a Friday night. When he awoke the next morning he was blind.
 
"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword and the other is by debt."
"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword and the other is by debt."
 
Some lawmakers want to bring back the state’s Milk Commission to protect local dairy farmers, but critics of the measure contend it will only lead to higher milk prices.
Some lawmakers want to bring back the state’s Milk Commission to protect local dairy farmers, but critics of the measure contend it will only lead to higher milk prices.
 
A 10-year-old Michigan boy was reportedly charged with aggravated assault after he hit another boy during recess when they were playing a game similar to dodgeball.
A 10-year-old Michigan boy was reportedly charged with aggravated assault after he hit another boy during recess when they were playing a game similar to dodgeball.
 
The General Assembly’s nonpartisan Fiscal Research Division said the state collected nearly $900 million more than anticipated for the fiscal year which ended June 30.
The General Assembly’s nonpartisan Fiscal Research Division said the state collected nearly $900 million more than anticipated for the fiscal year which ended June 30.
 
Voting system approval in North Carolina is in for yet another delay.
 
History is full of examples of failed government reforms. Sometimes those failures stem from government agents’ inability or unwillingness to translate legislative reformers’ ideas into action.
History is full of examples of failed government reforms. Sometimes those failures stem from government agents’ inability or unwillingness to translate legislative reformers’ ideas into action.
 
Just one day before registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found injured in his prison cell with minor marks around his neck, he apparently had been provided court documents alleging he had raped a 15-year-old girl.
Just one day before registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found injured in his prison cell with minor marks around his neck, he apparently had been provided court documents alleging he had raped a 15-year-old girl.
 
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.
 
Last Saturday, a lone 17-year-old girl sat cross-legged surrounded by Moscow’s riot police and defied the government and Putin by doing something extraordinarily courageous: reading aloud the Russian constitution, which states that Russians have the right to peaceful assemblies.
Last Saturday, a lone 17-year-old girl sat cross-legged surrounded by Moscow’s riot police and defied the government and Putin by doing something extraordinarily courageous: reading aloud the Russian constitution, which states that Russians have the right to peaceful assemblies.
 
Roughly a week after State Treasurer Dale Folwell sweetened the State Health Plan, major hospitals don’t seem tempted by the treasurer’s latest carrot.
Roughly a week after State Treasurer Dale Folwell sweetened the State Health Plan, major hospitals don’t seem tempted by the treasurer’s latest carrot.
 
Although Cooper’s defenders have tried to suggest otherwise, the governor has essentially issued an ultimatum: no new budget without Medicaid expansion.
Although Cooper’s defenders have tried to suggest otherwise, the governor has essentially issued an ultimatum: no new budget without Medicaid expansion.
 
It may be weeks ⁠— perhaps months ⁠— before a three-judge panel issues a ruling on whether lawmakers drew N.C. voting districts legally, or whether the legislative districts are partisan gerrymanders.
It may be weeks ⁠— perhaps months ⁠— before a three-judge panel issues a ruling on whether lawmakers drew N.C. voting districts legally, or whether the legislative districts are partisan gerrymanders.
 
The Department of Justice on Monday released a statement announcing it had arrested two men who had conspired to assist ISIS.
The Department of Justice on Monday released a statement announcing it had arrested two men who had conspired to assist ISIS.
 
North Carolina’s veterans gained another way to treat battlefield trauma.
North Carolina’s veterans gained another way to treat battlefield trauma.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would allow a low-performing virtual charter school to add students.
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would allow a low-performing virtual charter school to add students.
 
Whatever the three-judge Superior Court panel decides about  Common Cause v. Lewis, a challenge to the constitutionality of North Carolina’s legislative districts, is relevant only if the plaintiffs win.
Whatever the three-judge Superior Court panel decides about  Common Cause v. Lewis, a challenge to the constitutionality of North Carolina’s legislative districts, is relevant only if the plaintiffs win.
 
Flagship universities such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and other public universities were created by their states primarily to support the higher educational needs of in-state students.
Flagship universities such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and other public universities were created by their states primarily to support the higher educational needs of in-state students.
 
A bill allowing federal funds to continue flowing to North Carolina hasn’t earned Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature yet, but one political analyst said it would be wise for the governor to let it become law.
A bill allowing federal funds to continue flowing to North Carolina hasn’t earned Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature yet, but one political analyst said it would be wise for the governor to let it become law.
 
The state of Israel, now waiting until Iran implants ballistic missiles close enough to target the Jewish state, struck two Iraqi bases that stored ballistic missiles and housed Iranian forces in mid-July, according to The Jerusalem Post, which quoted London-based Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat.
The state of Israel, now waiting until Iran implants ballistic missiles close enough to target the Jewish state, struck two Iraqi bases that stored ballistic missiles and housed Iranian forces in mid-July, according to The Jerusalem Post, which quoted London-based Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat.
 
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