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Texas’ long troubled Fort Hood to be renamed after first Hispanic four-star general
cnn.com/2023/05/09/us/fort-hood-texas-renamed-cavazos/
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...
ft.com/content/39729993-58d3-45bf-a2ed-1559fb1d1c99
Trump holding campaign rally in North Carolina this weekend. What to know
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287712805.html
Opinion | Why Biden Has a Narrower Path to the Presidency Than Trump, in 11 Maps: A Democratic strategist explains how the Electoral College math could shape up.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/16/opinion/electoral-map-outlook.html
Kevin Keatts earns a Coach of the Year award after NC State’s magical run: Kevin Keatts led the NC State Wolfpack to the 2024 ACC Championship and NCAA Final ...
charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article287627290.html
NC hasn’t picked a Democratic president in 16 years. Is Mecklenburg County the key?
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287479675.html
What drives people to Trump rallies? It’s not all about him, experts say
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287788750.html
Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus: The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245168995/columbia-university-testimony-antisemitism
Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287814380.html
College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion: DEI got distorted, but some universities are beginning to restore its original intent | ...
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287699535.html
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
Turkish firm develops new wheeled fighting vehicle: Turkish defense company FNSS has introduced its latest innovation in armored vehicles ...
defence-blog.com/turkish-firm-develops-new-wheeled-fighting-vehicle/
Cathy Cassata: Why baseball season reminds me of my dad’s time in the Vietnam War
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/cathy-cassata-why-baseball-season-reminds-me-of-my-dads-time-in-the-vietnam-war/
Biden supporters, including women who miscarried, blast Trump on abortion at NC event
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287555480.html
US Army tests electric version of legendary Humvee: In February 2024, the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) showcased the operational ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-tests-electric-version-of-legendary-humvee/
EOS converts drone into robotic combat vehicle: Huntsville-based contractor EOS Defense Systems USA (EOS) presented robotic combat vehicles equipped with its ...
defence-blog.com/eos-converts-drone-into-robotic-combat-vehicle/
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system: The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 ...
defence-blog.com/us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-to-receive-new-active-protection-system/
Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump?: MAGA Republicans running for Senate and governor are trailing their Democratic opponents ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0411/maga-candidates-swing-states-Trump
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First lady Jill Biden to visit NC and highlight career-connected learning programs
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287653930.html
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Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
SC defense contractor laying off staff after 'sudden' loss of funding: A Charleston-area defense contractor is laying off employees after what it termed a sudden ...
postandcourier.com/business/army-contractor-layoffs-charleston-aps3/article_c1132334-f363-11ee-8884-ab52ff86ca3b.html
By electing candidates like Mark Robinson, NC sends a message to states like mine | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287592380.html
Defying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says: A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/17/niger-air-force-whistleblower/
Chuck Todd: How to vote for change in a rematch election: Analysis: Don't discount voters' interest in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party candidacy ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/chuck-todd-vote-change-rematch-election-rcna147899
Presidential race neck and neck in North Carolina survey : The race between President Biden and former President Trump in North Carolina is neck and neck ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4586230-presidential-race-close-north-carolina-biden-trump/
Florida abortion providers prepare for a public health crisis as state’s 6-week abortion ban draws closer
cnn.com/2024/04/06/us/florida-abortion-ban-health-crisis/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump holds slight lead over Biden in six swing states, WSJ poll finds: Biden won six of the states in the 2020 presidential election, with only North Carolina ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/trump-biden-polls-2024-00150322
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
Mark Robinson says he can attract Black voters to the GOP. Black voters disagree | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287423275.html
The Congresswoman Going After Elite Universities on Antisemitism: Representative Virginia Foxx is a blunt partisan. But her life in rural North Carolina informs ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/virginia-foxx-harvard-antisemitism.html
Ex-Rep Madison Cawthorn Accused of Injuring Florida Trooper in Rear-End Crash: While the Highway Patrol said only that a trooper had sustained minor injuries in ...
thedailybeast.com/florida-state-trooper-hurt-after-being-rear-ended-by-ex-rep-madison-cawthorn
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Coast Guard resumes search for missing man Jeffrey Kale after boat was found off NC coast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/jeffrey-kale-missing-boater-north-carolina/73272829007/
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban could displace thousands each month in a region where access is already severely limited
cnn.com/2024/04/04/health/florida-abortion-trends-6-week-limit/
The income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures up
cnbc.com/2024/04/14/median-annual-income-in-every-us-state.html
Quick Glance: Income Disparities in the US States - Where Does Your Salary Stand?
- In 2023, the median annual wage for all U.S. workers was $48,060, showing varying incomes across states.
- Massachusetts holds the top spot with a median wage of $60,690 for individual workers, while Mississippi ranks lowest at $37,500.
- The Northeast and Western regions generally feature higher-earning populations compared to the South and select states in the Midwest.
- Typically, local wages align with cost of living, leading to many high-earning states also being the most expensive to reside in.
Military dog handler rates 8 military dog scenes in movies and TV: Terry Adams Jr., a former US Army working dog handler, rates eight military dog scenes in ...
businessinsider.com/military-dog-handler-rates-military-dog-scenes-in-movies-2024-4
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Missing angler’s boat found far off North Carolina — with no one aboard, officials say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287528175.html
US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles: Today marked a significant milestone for the U.S. Army as it revealed the inaugural batch of M10 ...
defence-blog.com/us-to-start-mass-production-of-new-booker-combat-vehicles/
Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state: There is a strange chasm between how voters perceive their own state vs. the nation ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/voter-perceptions-economy/
U.S., Japan commit to new global military alliance, shared moon-landing project - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/10/Japan-Biden-Kishida/4161712767670/
Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty
- Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.
- Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.
- The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.
- The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.
The State of the Army 2024: The cancellation of a scout helicopter might signal a new era of agility.
defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/state-army-2024/395450/
US Marine Corps’ VMFA-542 achieves full operational capability with F-35B squadron
defence-blog.com/us-marine-corps-vmfa-542-achieves-full-operational-capability-with-f-35b-squadron/
Biden to discuss new student loan forgiveness plan in Wisconsin on Monday: Sources
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/story
Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees: Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bird-flu-pushes-us-dairy-farmers-ban-visitors-chop-trees-2024-04-11/
Former President Donald Trump makes endorsement in North Carolina’s 13th District
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287438850.html
How No Labels was thwarted — and a disaster for democracy was avoided: Without a No Labels ticket, Biden and democracy stand a better chance of prevailing in ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/07/no-labels-third-party-suspend-2024/
Charlotte animal shelter adopts out 40 dogs in preparation for kennel renovations
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287628870.html
Officials plan to partially reopen Baltimore port affected by bridge collapse by end of April
axios.com/2024/04/05/baltimore-port-reopen-plan-us-army-corps
Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
Fall asleep in 2 minutes: our author has tried out the US Army tactic - with success
t3n.de/news/schlafen-probleme-stress-us-army-taktik-ausprobiert-1412888/
North Carolina man in Jan. 6 Capitol riots photo admits storming the Capitol, feds say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287444610.html
RFK Jr. has qualified for ballot in North Carolina, campaign says: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign has added North Carolina to the expanding list of ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4568015-rfk-jr-campaign-says-it-has-qualified-for-ballot-in-north-carolina/
Bipartisan frustration over bungled FAFSA rollout on full display in Washington: Republicans and Democrats agree on at least one thing lately: the Biden ...
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/10/fafsa-rollout-cardona-biden-congress/73276383007/
Legal or illegal? How NC’s cannabis laws are impacting the criminal system: Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, but some cannabis & hemp products are legal ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287384340.html
Russia's army is 15% larger than when it attacked Ukraine: US general: "Russia is on track to command the largest military on the continent," US Army Gen ...
businessinsider.com/russias-army-15-percent-larger-when-attacked-ukraine-us-general-2024-4
United Methodists come to Charlotte to weigh a milestone measure on LGBTQ acceptance
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287631610.html
They’re fighting polluters destroying historically Black towns – starting with their own
theguardian.com/news/2024/apr/14/descendants-project-black-founded-freetowns-louisiana
U.S. Army awards BAE $754m for AMPV production: BAE Systems has received a $754 million contract to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-army-awards-bae-754m-for-ampv-production/
Why some people feel good about their bank accounts but bad about the economy: There’s a growing disconnect between economic sentiment and economic data in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/07/economy/us-economy-personal-finance/
How to limit PFAS in your drinking water and food, according to experts: Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS can be found in food and drinking water ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/health/pfas-water-filters-food-wellness/
It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This couple can't wait
npr.org/2024/04/03/1240724195/pentagon-outsource-healthcare-tricare
North Carolina superintendent race reignites controversial debate over cameras in classrooms
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/north-carolina-superintendent-race-camera-classroom-michele-morrow-rcna146586
When Will Cicadas Emerge? Three Signs Point to Imminent Awakening: Cicadas might emerge earlier than expected this year as warm soil temperatures are reported ...
newsweek.com/when-will-cicadas-emerge-three-signs-1890741
Put abortion on the ballot in November in North Carolina | Opinion: Abortion: Other states are letting voters decide. North Carolina should too ...
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287284695.html
Case heard by NC Supreme Court may affect how partisan officials file voter fraud claims
apnews.com/article/north-carolina-supreme-voter-fraud-defamation-libel-97e16fa21725f08029f8da88de5d4802
Ahead of United Methodist gathering, African churches weigh their future: The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism ...
apnews.com/article/methodists-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-conservatives-africa-1319aea6e1d2ad8755a905a8c4b1bf79
Welcome to the Immigration Election: New surveys make clear the border is the clear top issue for voters, particularly in key swing states ...
time.com/6964104/immigration-illegal-election-trump-biden/
Several Trump supporters involved in Jan. 6 are running for office this year: Several Trump supporters who were in Washington on Jan. 6, including rioters who ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/several-trump-supporters-involved-jan-6-are-running-office-year-rcna146081
Just two US colleges are doing enough to fight antisemitism — while Ivy Leagues fail, report says
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/report-card-flunks-harvard-mit-princeton-stanford-suny-campuses-for-antisemitism/
Carjacking takes unexpected turn when defiant victim pulls gun and fires, NC cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article287300825.html
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The US Army will hold combat training in the Philippines to hone skills as maritime tensions rise
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-army-hold-combat-training-philippines-hone-skills-108987516
Despite her history, some in GOP now lining up to support Michele Morrow to lead schools
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287549760.html
Officials plan to partially reopen Baltimore port affected by bridge collapse by end of April
axios.com/2024/04/05/baltimore-port-reopen-plan-us-army-corps
I'm a Black Librarian. We're Being Threatened: For Black librarians like me, libraries also symbolize the literacy that was denied.
newsweek.com/i-am-black-librarian-we-are-being-threatened-1890695
Far-right politics could hurt business in North Carolina, some fear. Again. : Critics say the economic hit from a 2016 “bathroom bill” foreshadows the financial ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/04/north-carolina-economy-election-2024/
Fisherman Jeffrey Kale still missing after his boat was found drifting off NC coast: Coast Guard
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/boater-jeffrey-kale-missing-as-vessel-found-off-north-carolina-coast/
Florida abortion ban prompts two states to prepare for influx of patients: With Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks set to take effect ...
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/florida-abortion-ban-other-states-prepare-influx-rcna146130
Japan’s Kishida Visits Toyota Plant in North Carolina, Touts Investments in US: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sought to highlight his country’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/kishida-touts-investments-with-visit-to-swing-state-toyota-plant
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Robert F Kennedy Jr claims he qualifies for ballot in swing state North Carolina: Independent says he also qualifies in Utah, Hawaii, Nevada, and New Hampshire – ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/01/robert-f-kennedy-jr-north-carolina-ballot-2024-elections
Exclusive | Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds: Incumbent trails in most battlegrounds that decided 2016 and 2020 elections
wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-biden-poll-swing-states-ad594acb
‘A novel approach.’ Kamala Harris announces billions in clean energy grants in Charlotte
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287391120.html
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