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North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public

The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution along party lines that bans people from wearing masks in public, even for health reasons. Republican supporters of the ban argued it would help law enforcement crack down on demonstrators wearing masks. As pro-Palestinian protests spread across the country and at universities in North Carolina, protesters […]

Invasive African lizard spotted moving north in Florida

An exotic lizard from Africa that has become established in South Florida has been spotted making its way up the coast of the Sunshine State. Peter’s Rock Agama has made its way north to parts of central Florida, and West Melbourne residents are keeping an eye on the red-headed reptile. “I saw the head. It’s […]

North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors

European Union candidate North Macedonia on Monday sought to defuse disputes with EU neighbors Greece and Bulgaria that have escalated following the conservative-backed coalition and president’s landslide electoral victory. North Macedonia changed its name from Macedonia following a landmark 2018 agreement with Greece that ended a years-long dispute over the name in which Greece had […]

North Carolina Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court rules

A Catholic school in North Carolina is legally allowed to fire a gay teacher who announced his marriage to another man on social media 10 years ago, according to a federal appeals court ruling, overriding a judge’s previous ruling. The judgment was reversed. A panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, […]

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum front and center at Trump New Jersey rally

North Dakota Governor and former presidential candidate Doug Burgum took center stage at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday, placing him among an increasingly short list of running mate candidates. There is growing speculation that he remains a candidate. Burgum was a guest on President Trump’s campaign project “Trump Force One.” […]