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Scott Anderson, a former U.S. diplomat and Brookings Institution fellow, breaks down how a term from the George W. Bush administration is influencing U.S. actions at sea.
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The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington
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The newly-released figures provide further insight into the historic storm’s impact on Western North Carolina. -
The communities were among the most affected by road damage and include Gerton, Bat Cave and Chimney Rock. -
The contemporary ballet pays homage to the people who showed up in extraordinary ways to help their neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. -
EcoKing Solutions will invest $80.5 million to convert the long-vacant Stanley Furniture plant in Robbinsville, bringing up to 500 jobs to the region. -
Community members have pushed the company for transparency, noting that the store had been a lifeline for many residents without access to a car. -
While APD wages have grown faster than the city’s overall budget, they still lag behind other North Carolina forces.
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