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A bill advancing in North Carolina’s Senate would prohibit instruction about sexuality and gender identity in K-4 public school classes

Lucky Natalie Carraway, 46 - from Wilmington, North Carolina, US, was "adamant" she was going to win the $200,000 (£160,000) and is planning to pay off her debt and improve her way of living

Here are 15 phenomenal photos from Frank Reich's introductory press conference.

Perhaps the first time you heard the phrase “checks and balances” was in middle school civics class. Not surprising, since it’s a cornerstone of American democracy. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of government act as counterweights to each other, so that no single branch dominates.