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A worker helps deploy a string of large buoys to be used as a border barrier at the center of the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas, on July 11.

Justice Department sues Texas after Gov. Abbott refuses to remove floating barrier

5:15pm July 24, 2023

by Juliana Kim

The U.S. Department of Justice had given Texas a deadline of Monday afternoon to agree on removing the stretch of buoys on the Rio Grande or face legal action.

China's foreign minister hasn't been seen in a month. Analysts aren't optimistic

5:09pm July 24, 2023

by John Ruwitch

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang's location is unkown. Tuesday marks one month since his last public appearance. A reflection of China's authoritarian system, it's complicating efforts at diplomacy.

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Brisk candidate filings will mean October primaries for some area municipalities

4:45pm July 24, 2023

by Paul Garber

The filing period for the state’s municipal elections closed Friday, and some area cities and towns are headed for a primary.

What protestors are saying of the new law reducing Israeli Supreme Court's oversight

4:36pm July 24, 2023

by Daniel Estrin

Thousands of Israelis are taking to the streets in violent protests with police after parliament eliminated a key power of the Supreme Court to oversee senior governmental appointments and policy.

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A photo of Greensboro's new Hopper trolley

Greensboro launches 'Hopper' trolley service to provide free downtown transportation

3:47pm July 24, 2023

by DJ Simmons

The city of Greensboro's free, downtown Hopper trolleys are now in service.

candidate for Lt. Governor Deanna Ballard

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Adding to the candidate list, ex-North Carolina Sen. Ballard is running for lieutenant governor

12:24pm July 24, 2023

by Associated Press

Deanna Ballard, a former North Carolina state senator who helped assemble the Republicans' education policy in the chamber, announced on Monday her candidacy for lieutenant governor next year.

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Trump could face federal indictment soon over effort to overturn 2020 election defeat

8:25am July 24, 2023

Former President Trump is anticipating federal criminal charges for his role in trying to cling to power after the 2020 election, the most serious legal trouble he faces in a summer of indictments.

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VP Harris to speak at conference organized by group advocating for Latino communities

7:05am July 24, 2023

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with UnidosUS Action Fund Executive Director Rafael Collazo about the Biden administration's outreach efforts with the Hispanic and African American communities.

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Conservative columnist Matt Lewis discusses his new book 'Filthy Rich Politicians'

4:53am July 24, 2023

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with conservative columnist Matt Lewis about his new book "Filthy Rich Politicians," which looks at why so many members of Congress are millionaires.

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Court to check if new congressional map in Alabama weakens the power of Black voters

4:50am July 24, 2023

The legal fight continues over Alabama's congressional map. A federal court is set to check if a new map approved by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature weakens the power of Black voters.

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