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Senate clears key vote hurdle on gun bill

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday evening to start debate on a bipartisan effort to combat gun violence, a sign of progress for what could be the most substantial gun policy to get through Congress in more than three decades.

Los Angeles Times

NC Democrats target ‘big lie’ supporters with Trump-inspired election law changes

RALEIGH, N.C. — As national hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Congress continue this week, Democratic lawmakers at the N.C. General Assembly have introduced a bill that would crack down on future attempts to overturn election results here.

Tribune News Service

Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill

The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate.

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North Carolina Senate Prioritizes Personal Income Tax Over Medicaid Expansion And Medical Marijuana Legalization

State senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) expressed support for cutting the state's personal income tax rate in half as legislative leaders prepare the upcoming budget proposal for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D).

Benzinga

Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races

WASHINGTON — Super PACs with ties to the cryptocurrency industry have spent at least $31.2 million in primary races ahead of this year’s midterms, with most of the money coming from a handful of executives at just one company.

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Nick Faldo Announces He Will Retire, End Broadcasting Career

After 16 years in the booth, the CBS commentator and six-time major winner will put down his headset for good.

Sports Illustrated

North Carolina considers new laws to 'de-weaponize' medical debt and protect patients

Medical debt can ruin lives, and in many states patients have few financial protections. North Carolina is considering a new law that could lead the way in shielding patients from high medical bills.

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Jan. 6 committee hearings will focus on Trump campaign effort to pressure state officials to certify 2020 results for him

The January 6 select committee will present testimony on Tuesday on how former President Trump launched a campaign to pressure state election officials through lawsuits, political pressure and direct phone calls to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, (R-Ill.) said.

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A proposal to import drugs from other countries creates an unusual alliance in the Senate

Harmony is not often found between two of the most boisterous senators on Capitol Hill, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.

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Bob McKillop unplugged: Going 1-on-1 with the Davidson basketball coaching legend

DAVIDSON, N.C. — On Friday, Bob McKillop announced his immediate retirement from Davidson College. At age 71, McKillop left the job after 33 years as Davidson’s head basketball coach and will be replaced by Matt McKillop, his son and top assistant. It was the succession plan Bob McKillop had hoped…

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USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 softball rankings

Roncalli solidifies No. 2 spot in USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25.

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‘Forever chemical’ response may push costs to water utilities

WASHINGTON — Federal efforts to address pollution by so-called forever chemicals may push increased costs onto water and wastewater agencies.

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'Forever chemical' response may push costs to water utilities - Roll Call

Federal efforts to address pollution by so-called forever chemicals may push increased costs onto water and wastewater agencies.

Roll Call

After almost a year, former Duke basketball players reflect on how NIL has changed game

DURHAM, N.C. — When the NCAA reversed course last summer to allow athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, its No. 1 concern was preventing NIL from becoming a recruiting inducement.

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EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.

Sports Illustrated

We zeroed-in on 10 players who likely got the most attention from top college as the NCAA's unlimited contact period commenced on June 15.

Sports Illustrated

What Chance Does Serena Williams Have at Wimbledon?

In our latest mailbag, we look at some of the lingering storylines from Paris and the ATP’s recent plan to strengthen its biggest events.

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Did NC State football launch Heisman Trophy campaign for QB Devin Leary?

RALEIGH, N.C. — State launched a promotional campaign for quarterback Devin Leary on Monday, but don't call it a Heisman campaign for the returning junior.

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The Independent UK

Tentative Senate gun deal has surprises, and loose ends

The outline of a bipartisan Senate agreement on reining in gun violence has no game-changing steps banning the deadliest firearms

The Independent UK

College student claims 24-year-old woman pretended to be enrolled at several universities since 2018

‘This sounds like a Netflix documentary’

Los Angeles Times

Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun legislation in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions, such as closing loopholes and increasing background checks for gun purchases by people between 18 and 21, in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre…

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Children were hit with metal knuckles, NC sheriff says after arresting mom, second woman

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two women were arrested and jailed on felony child abuse charges after the children of one of the women were hit with a pair of metal knuckles in their home, Burke County Sheriff Steve Whisenant said Saturday.

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Jon Scheyer adds Illinois transfer Jacob Grandison to 2022-23 Duke basketball roster

DURHAM, N.C. — The experienced perimeter scoring threat Duke sought to add this offseason is coming to play for the Blue Devils.

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5 things to know about Dallas lawyer Sidney Powell after Jan. 6 committee opening hearing

WASHINGTON — Sidney Powell, the Dallas lawyer who was once a key member of former Donald Trump’s legal team until the former president’s personal attorneys publicly disavowed her, is the subject of renewed focus after the opening hearing by the House panel probing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

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4 injured in shooting at NC mall food court, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four people were injured during a shooting in the food court of Eastridge Mall in Gastonia on Friday afternoon, police said.

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