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September 28, 2021

New NC sheriffs end agreements with ICE

December 12, 2018 The Associated Press and NSJ Staff Comments Off

RALEIGH — Two more newly elected sheriffs in North Carolina have announced an end to their counties’ agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker and Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead, both Democrats, announced their

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US sues to stop deal between American Airlines and JetBlue

September 23, 2021 Comments Off

FILE – A JetBlue Airbus A320 taxis to a gate Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, after landing as an American Airlines jet is seen parked at its gate at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Fla. The Justice Department is suing to

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Head of North Carolina alcohol board resigns, cites stress

September 21, 2021 Comments Off

FILE – In this Tuesday, May 1, 2018, file photo, North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Chairman Zander Guy speaks at the new Nash County ABC Store No. 1. On Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, Guy submitted his resignation to Democratic

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Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push

September 20, 2021 Comments Off

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters as work continues on the Democrats’ Build Back Better Act, massive legislation that is a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda, at the Capitol, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

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Body found in Wyoming believed to be Gabrielle Petito

September 19, 2021 Comments Off

This combo of photos provided by FBI Denver via @FBIDenver shows missing person Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito. Petito, 22, vanished while on a cross-country trip in a converted camper van with her boyfriend. Authorities say a body discovered Sunday, Sept. 19,

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Deacons dominant in beatdown of Florida State

September 19, 2021 Comments Off

Wake Forest receiver A.T. Perry celebrates after a big gain during Saturday’s win against Florida State at Truist Field (P.J. Ward/North State Journal) WINSTON-SALEM — Florida State football isn’t what it used to be. But then, neither is Wake Forest.

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Hendrick stars dodging playoff elimination at Bristol

September 17, 2021 Comments Off

William Byron (24) and Kyle Busch (18) race into turn one during the NASCAR Cup series auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) A surprisingly strong start to the playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing —

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US gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans

September 17, 2021 Comments Off

A man walks with a child through Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Village where Afghan refugees are being housed, in New Mexico, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The Biden administration provided the first public look inside the U.S. military base where Afghans

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Panthers cut Santoso, sign Gonzalez as next kicker

September 16, 2021 Comments Off

Zane Gonzalez has taken over as the Panthers kicker after the team released Ryan Santoso on Wednesday. (Ross D. Franklin / AP Photo) CHARLOTTE — Zane Gonzalez thought there was a possibility he might wind up with the Carolina Panthers

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General promises US ‘surge’ against foreign cyberattacks

September 15, 2021 Comments Off

FILE – In this April 14, 2021, file photo National Security Agency (NSA) Director Gen. Paul Nakasone testifies during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Nakasone who leads U.S. efforts to

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Measles cases halt US-bound flights of Afghan evacuees

September 13, 2021 Comments Off

Afghan refugees are processed inside Hangar 5 at the Ramstein U.S. Air Base in Germany Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived at the base where he will meet with his German counterpart for talks on Afghanistan.