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Crowded Republican field lines up to take on Democrat Don Davis

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

It’s a small group at the Nashville Exchange in Nash County on a Monday night, a little more than two weeks before the North Carolina primary election. But…

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More than 550 truck driving schools face decertification

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

WASHINGTON, D.C.: More than 550 U.S. commercial driving schools that train truck and bus drivers must shut down after federal investigators found widespread safety failures, the Transportation Department…

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Armed man shot and killed after entering Mar-a-Lago secure perimeter, Secret Service says

February 22, 2026February 23, 2026 · World News

An armed man was shot and killed Sunday morning after he entered the secure perimeter of President Trump’s private Florida residence and resort, Mar-a-Lago, and was confronted by…

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Downtown art space thrives, not just survives

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

HAVERHILL — Seven months in, a community hub for all things art has flourished downtown with demands “exceeding expectations.” Organizers celebrate the space’s success while framing the next…

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‘Cross’ Season 2 episodes list: release schedule, complete episode guide

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · Breaking News

“Cross” Season 2 is currently in full flow over on Prime Video. It’s definitely worth watching as well, even more than the first season. The crime thriller television…

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Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Battle Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 · US News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is a lagging response to a…

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Test Your Knowledge of the Authors and Events That Helped Shape the United States

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 · Education

Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. In honor of Gen. George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22, this week’s super-size…

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Indian Health Service to Phase Out Use of Dental Fillings Containing Mercury by 2027

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · US News

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings…

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Judge Says US Must Help Bring Back a Handful of Venezuelans Deported to Notorious Prison

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · US News

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador to…

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President Trump, first lady to visit Fort Bragg Friday

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Friday.  The president will meet with military families and members of…

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Kennedy Center Head Warns Staff of Cuts and ‘Skeletal’ Staffing During Renovation Closure

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 · US News

As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington’s performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts…

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Washington Editorial Board Branded Sports Betting ‘Terrible Bet

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: February 6, 2026, 12:38h.  Last updated on: February 6, 2026, 04:58h. A 2024 op-ed from the Washington Post scolded legal sports betting About a third of the newspaper’s…

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Jeanine Pirro’s comments on Washington gun laws, explained

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Fact Checking

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro caused a stir among Second Amendment supporters when she talked about a gun crackdown during a Fox News appearance. …

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After a year of tensions, Colombia’s Petro and Trump make peace

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 · World News

President Trump recently called Colombia’s leader, Gustavo Petro, a “sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States.” Petro, meanwhile, has labeled Trump a…

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Starbucks Feels the Heat as More Chains Compete for US Coffee Drinkers

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · US News

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are drinking more coffee than they have in decades. But fewer of them are getting it from Starbucks. The company that revolutionized U.S.…

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From Stilettos to Safety Concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 Takeaways From Melania Trump’s New Movie

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · US News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new documentary “Melania” opens on a close-up of the trademark stilettos of first lady Melania Trump as she walks the halls of Mar-a-Lago, her…

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Washington County Man Indicted on Multiple Sex Crime Charges; Detectives Seek Additional Victims – KXL

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

Photo provided by the Washington County Sheriffs Office WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — A 21-year-old Cornelius man has been indicted on dozens of felony charges related to an alleged…

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Trump’s Cuba oil tariff threat creates new diplomatic challenge for Mexico’s Sheinbaum

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · World News

MEXICO CITY — President Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on nations that provide oil to Cuba has created a formidable new challenge for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in her efforts…

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Washington Lawmakers Again Considering State Nickname of Evergreen State – KXL

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

FILE – The Washington State Capitol building is seen on the first day of the legislative session, Jan. 8, 2024, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) OLYMPIA,…

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JD Vance, Conservative Influencers, and Gen Z Nuns: After Charlie Kirk, the March for Life Seizes a Moment

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 · Lifestyle

At the annual March for Life in Washington, DC on Friday, a “hello pro-life America” chant grows as bobble hats, ear muffs and Charlie Kirk signs accumulate. To…

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