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Illegal Immigrant Serving Life Sentence Sues Trump for $75M, Citizenship, Apology
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Illegal Immigrant Serving Life Sentence Sues Trump for $75M, Citizenship, Apology

Brandon Ortiz-Vite, serving 39-102 years for murder, sues Trump seeking $75M, apology, and U.S. citizenship over political use of his case.

Why New Federal Policies Could Make North Carolina a Magnet for Retirees by 2027
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Why New Federal Policies Could Make North Carolina a Magnet for Retirees by 2027

New 2026 federal policies are reshaping retirement choices, making North Carolina a prime spot for retirees by 2027.

Midwest Heat Dome, Toxic Smoke, and Tropical Storm Threaten U.S. This Week
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Midwest Heat Dome, Toxic Smoke, and Tropical Storm Threaten U.S. This Week

A heat dome, toxic wildfire smoke, and a tropical storm are impacting much of the U.S., with flash flooding and poor air quality warnings in…

Medicaid Data on Millions Shared Improperly With ICE, Then Passed to Palantir
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Medicaid Data on Millions Shared Improperly With ICE, Then Passed to Palantir

Officials improperly shared millions of Medicaid records with ICE, who then passed data to Palantir, raising privacy and legal concerns.

Why North Carolina’s Housing Market Could Defy Expectations in 2026
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Why North Carolina’s Housing Market Could Defy Expectations in 2026

North Carolina’s housing market is showing unexpected strength in 2026, driven by evolving buyer patterns and economic shifts.

United Airlines Responds as Travelers Threaten Boycott of Trump-Named Florida Airport
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United Airlines Responds as Travelers Threaten Boycott of Trump-Named Florida Airport

United Airlines offers rebooking options as passengers protest Palm Beach’s renaming to Trump International Airport.

Jasmine Crockett Says Her Senate Loss Was a ‘Racist Race.’ The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story
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Jasmine Crockett Says Her Senate Loss Was a ‘Racist Race.’ The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story

Jasmine Crockett labels her Texas Senate primary loss as racist, but voting patterns reveal a complex mix of factors.

Trump Urges ICE to Maintain Traffic Stops Amid Recent Fatal Shootings
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Trump Urges ICE to Maintain Traffic Stops Amid Recent Fatal Shootings

President Trump insists ICE should keep traffic stops as a key enforcement tool despite recent deadly shootings sparking protests nationwide.

Fugitive Wanted for 2017 Boston Murder Captured in Charlotte, NC
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Fugitive Wanted for 2017 Boston Murder Captured in Charlotte, NC

Alan Marcus Lewis, wanted for a 2017 Boston murder, was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, ending a nine-year manhunt.

Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next
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Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next

Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death reshapes Senate dynamics and sparks an urgent GOP primary ahead of November’s crucial South Carolina race.

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