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Thom Tillis sure doesn’t seem optimistic about Republicans winning NC | Opinion

Thom Tillis sure doesn’t seem optimistic about Republicans winning NC | Opinion
In a recent TV appearance, CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Tillis if North Carolina is a “lost cause for Republicans.” | Opinion
September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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NC regulators just told Duke Energy ‘no.’ What should come next | Opinion

September 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Republicans aren’t just ignoring the Constitution, they’re betraying NC values | Opinion

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Trump says data centers are great. I found 330 acres for one | Opinion

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The DSA agenda may cost $200 trillion. Guess who pays for it? | Opinion

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NC regulators just told Duke Energy ‘no.’ What should come next | Opinion
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NC regulators just told Duke Energy ‘no.’ What should come next | Opinion

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Republicans aren’t just ignoring the Constitution, they’re betraying NC values | Opinion
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Republicans aren’t just ignoring the Constitution, they’re betraying NC values | Opinion

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Trump says data centers are great. I found 330 acres for one | Opinion

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The DSA agenda may cost $200 trillion. Guess who pays for it? | Opinion

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Donald Trump's disapproval rating matches Jan. 6 peak in new poll

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Have Republicans finally reached a tipping point on Trump? | Opinion

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Cornell failed Jane Doe. Greek life must change from within | Opinion

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Vance shouldn't have to rescue Paxton in ruby red Texas | Opinion

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FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats
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Updated September 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Question of whether taxpayers or fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damage heads to Supreme Court
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Commentary: Venezuela has bent to US will. Is that good for Venezuelans?
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Ronald Brownstein: Democrats should be rushing to convert more Trump skeptics
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Pennsylvania's skill games are officially gambling – so should they be at every gas station?
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Pennsylvania's skill games are officially gambling – so should they be at every gas station?

Updated September 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM
As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states' laws show limits of what they can do
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As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states' laws show limits of what they can do

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1 in 2 Florida residents live in HOAs – how these private governments are reshaping the American Dream
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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump's adamant AI stance - Another GOP albatross
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Jill Burcum: Renee Good's family deserved better than a ‘shadow hearing'
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Jill Burcum: Renee Good's family deserved better than a ‘shadow hearing'

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Michael Hiltzik: Think an 'independent' editorial board will protect CNN from political meddling? Think again
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Updated September 30, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Commentary: Prop. 40 lacks spending safeguards to ensure it improves care
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Commentary: Prop. 40 lacks spending safeguards to ensure it improves care

Updated September 30, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Editorial: ‘We believe that people should be able to make a choice'
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Editorial: ‘We believe that people should be able to make a choice'

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Commentary: California's billionaire tax is imperfect but a necessary step
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Commentary: California's billionaire tax is imperfect but a necessary step

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‘Political influence’ and WakeMed merger top what Raleigh talked about last week
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