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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Ends Re-election Bid Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he will not seek re-election following a House Ethics Committee probe into inappropriate conduct allegations.

Daily Caller | Aug 5, 2026, 2:55 PM 1 source Single-source report

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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Withdraws Re-Election Bid Following House Ethics Report

North Carolina Republican Chuck Edwards announced he will not seek re-election after a House Ethics Committee report recommended his censure for inappropriate conduct toward staffers.

Fox News Latest | Aug 5, 2026, 1:04 PM 1 source Single-source report

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North Carolina GOP Selects Jennifer Balkcom as Replacement Nominee for 11th Congressional District

State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom was chosen by North Carolina Republicans to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards as the GOP nominee following his withdrawal amid an ethics scandal.

The Hill | Aug 11, 2026, 2:32 AM 1 source Single-source report

Kate Carter, on her 90th birthday, poses for photographer Carol M. Highsmith in the log cabins in North Carolina, United States, where Highsmith's great-grandfather and grandfather, Pleasant Jiles Carter (1847-1931) and Yancey Ligon Carter (1873-1947), were born and lived in Wentworth, North Carolina.

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Cooper Holds 7-Point Lead Over Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race, Poll Shows

A new Carolina Forward survey reveals Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley with a significant advantage ahead of the November election.

The Hill | Aug 10, 2026, 10:56 PM 1 source Single-source report

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UNC’s Bill Belichick Era Faces Challenges Amid Administrative Leave for GM Michael Lombardi

North Carolina sought a transformative impact similar to Deion Sanders’ at Colorado but encountered unexpected setbacks and controversies during Bill Belichick’s tenure.

Fox News Latest | Aug 10, 2026, 6:50 PM 1 source Single-source report

Todd Blanche Exiting a press conference outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where his client Former President Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts

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Trump to Swear in Todd Blanche as Attorney General Amid Iran Conflict Remarks

Following a narrow Senate confirmation vote, President Trump will swear in Todd Blanche as attorney general while commenting on the evolving US-Iran situation.

The Hill | Aug 10, 2026, 2:26 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Nearly One Billion to Witness Partial Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026

A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe, with millions in Spain experiencing full darkness, while a partial eclipse will be visible across Western Europe, Northwestern Africa, and parts of the United States.

Al Jazeera | Aug 10, 2026, 7:23 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Clearing Path for Confirmation

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, positioning Blanche for a narrow confirmation despite opposition from other senators.

CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 3:08 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Clearing Path for Confirmation

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, positioning Blanche for a likely confirmation despite opposition from some Senate Republicans.

CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 2:54 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Clearing Path for Confirmation

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, positioning Blanche for a likely confirmation despite opposition from some Senate Republicans.

CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 1:26 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Clearing Path for Confirmation

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, making him the likely decisive vote for confirmation amid opposition from other senators.

CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 1:11 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a criminal group trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 11:58 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantle a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 11:43 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal group trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 9:10 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 8:55 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 8:39 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Major Bust of Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantle one of the largest criminal networks moving synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 8:23 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 8:08 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 7:53 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 7:38 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a criminal group trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 7:24 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 7:09 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Bust of Major Western Mediterranean Smuggling Network

Authorities dismantled a large criminal network trafficking synthetic drugs, migrants, and weapons between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.

BBC World | Aug 8, 2026, 6:54 AM 1 source Single-source report

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North Carolina Republicans Select Jennifer Balkcom to Replace Chuck Edwards Amid Harassment Investigation

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