North Carolina native to be released by Hamas this weekend
North Carolina native Keith Siegel is among three people Hamas is reportedly going to release on Saturday.
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Concern, confusion still surrounds federal funding freeze in Ohio
Mixed messages from the Trump administration continue to confuse lawmakers, advocacy groups, municipalities and schools over a possible federal funding freeze.
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U.S. steers travelers away from potent hallucinogenic brew
The U.S. Embassy in Peru has warned travelers not use a potent hallucinogenic brew often referred to as ayahuasca or kambo after several deaths in 2024.
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Texas Republican joined by North Carolina Democrat on stolen valor bill
Stolen valor snared attention in the presidential race through the actions of Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and a Texas congresswoman has brought back her bill for increased...
Safety of clean energy battery storage facilities questioned after CA blaze
Renewable energy advocates have long called for building battery complexes to store intermittent solar and wind energy, but a recent fire that spewed toxic heavy metals all around...
From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Maybe So’? Olympia reconsiders legalizing psychedelics
The potential legalization of magic mushrooms is heading to Olympia next week as state lawmakers prepare to hear testimony on two bills that could change the landscape of...
WATCH: RFK Jr faces tough questions in second confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, faced intense scrutiny Thursday at his second confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education,...
Trump signs executive order promoting school choice
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide.
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WATCH: Senators question Tulsi Gabbard in confirmation for top intelligence role
Senators questioned former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday as part of her confirmation process to be director of National Intelligence.
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WATCH: Many questions, search for answers in plane, helicopter collision
Questions are swirling around the midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter Wednesday night, with President Donald Trump saying Thursday the tragedy was preventable.
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