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Why some are saying North Carolina's District 9 could be a toss up

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Why some are saying North Carolina's District 9 could be a toss up

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Mayor Vi Lyles defends city's bid for the RNC

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'I'm not apologizing': Congressman defends decision to show gun during meeting

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He just called me an...

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A contentious start to the evening

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Christian Cano restates attack on Dan McCready

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CMPD body camera shows pregnant hostage escaping as police shoot armed man

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Mark Harris says Robert Pittenger is "Allergic to the Truth" in ad

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Recent grad discusses lack of affordable housing on the Lynx Blue Line

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The Mueller investigation into possible Russia - Trump campaign connection so far

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Congresswoman suggests building a wall between Arizona and California

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Politicians blame video games for shootings. Here's why they’re wrong.

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Lamb declares victory in Pennsylvania House race

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Durbin: 17 lives are worth more than weak responses

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Is running HUD harder than brain surgery?

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Mark Harris is trying to catch Robert Pittenger

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