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After the death of his family, one man's search for justice in Yemen's civil war

5:21pm July 17, 2023

by Fatma Tanis

A Yemeni man who lost 10 members of his family in a Saudi airstrike eight years ago is still searching for justice, his life and the neighborhood forever changed after the strike.

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Democrats look at the possibility of flipping Ted Cruz's Senate seat in 2024

4:55pm July 17, 2023

by Ashley Lopez

Democrats are eyeing some Senate seats they could potentially flip. One of them is in deep-red Texas, where Republican Ted Cruz faces reelection in 2024.

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All 44 homes in a North Carolina subdivision will be required to fly an American flag

4:55pm July 17, 2023

by Lisa Worf

The American flag must be flown every day in a new North Carolina subdivision that's being built for people over 55. But can you require patriotism?

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves as he leaves the stage after speaking to the Christians United For Israel (CUFI) Summit 2023 in Arlington, Va., on Monday.

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DeSantis' fundraising numbers mask potential problems

4:33pm July 17, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

The latest campaign finance data was released Saturday and gives a window into financial stability of the presidential campaigns. Here are a few takeaways from the reports.

Xochitl Torres Small is sworn in as the Department of Agriculture's deputy secretary at USDA in Washington, D.C., on July 17. She was sworn in by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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USDA brings on Xochitl Torres Small, the first Latina deputy secretary

3:58pm July 17, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Her promotion comes during a busy time for USDA. There is a farm bill on the Hill as well as a broader focus from Democrats on rural America.

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Winston-Salem City Council selects new city manager in close vote

3:29pm July 17, 2023

by DJ Simmons

Winston-Salem City Council has selected William Patrick Pate as the next city manager.

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New campaign fundraising numbers have been released for the 2024 presidential race

1:09pm July 17, 2023

Campaign fundraising numbers were due this weekend, giving a fresh snapshot of the state of the 2024 presidential race. Here's how the Republicans stack up against each other and President Biden.

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North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore confirms he won't seek another term leading the chamber

11:36am July 17, 2023

by Associated Press

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore confirmed on Friday that his record fifth two-year term presiding over the chamber will be his last, saying legislative colleagues have known about his decision going back a year.

Jesse Watters debuts as host of Fox News' 8 p.m. weekday show on Monday. He considers himself a "political humorist," offering a sharp contrast with predecessors Tucker Carlson and Bill O'Reilly.

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Fox's newest star Jesse Watters boasts a wink, a smirk, and a trail of outrage

10:06am July 17, 2023

by David Folkenflik

Jesse Watters, who has worked, smirked, and opined for Fox his entire professional career, takes the reins on Monday of Fox News' 8 p.m. weekday show, permanently replacing fired star Tucker Carlson.

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South Dakota GOP Sen. Mike Rounds discusses military spending plan

8:00am July 17, 2023

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about a military spending plan after the House passed a bill with restrictions on abortion coverage and diversity initiatives.

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