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How many U.S Black Hawk helicopters does the Taliban have? Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina's 8th District says Afghanistan has more of the military helicopters than 85% of countries. A political fact-checker rated the Concord Republican's claim half-true.
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In his first speech to delegates at the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden's remarks stood in contrast to his predecessor's approach. "We must work together as never before," Biden said.
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A.D. “Zander” Guy submitted his resignation from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission on Friday to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. He was at the job for over four years.
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On Dec. 1, the court will hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The Mississippi case tests whether all state laws that ban pre-viability abortions are unconstitutional.
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President Biden gives his first address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. He may find some skepticism for his pitch to work together on COVID-19 and climate after some recent decisions.
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The Senate parliamentarian said including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants was beyond the scope of the process Democrats are using to pass key legislation without GOP votes.
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In his bid for U.S. Senate, Democrat Jeff Jackson has campaigned on legalizing marijuana. But while Jackson has campaigned on legalizing marijuana in North Carolina, he hasn’t been a key player on legalization bills during this legislative session. Why the disparity?
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North Carolina judges have struck down the state’s latest photo voter identification law. Two of the three trial judges hearing a lawsuit declared on Friday that the December 2018 law is unconstitutional.
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President Biden isn't on the ballot next fall. But Republican lawmakers, campaign operatives and candidates believe his handling of the economy will drive voters' decisions.
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A flap over North Carolina absentee ballots in the 2020 election has resurfaced at the General Assembly as Republicans gave final approval to legislation limiting Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein’s ability to enter legal settlements. The bill is now heading to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk following a party-line House vote on Wednesday.
