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North Carolina Republican congressional candidates state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom and Laurie Buckhout (right) are embraced by President Trump during an election rally on Oct. 20, 2026, in Greenville, N.C. Buckhout is running in North Carolina's 1st District, which was redrawn to heavily favor Republicans and is now a toss-up.
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Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them
Tamara Keith
Republicans redrew congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver.
Gloria and Dustin Hoffman take a selfie with their kids.
Gloria Hoffman
Court ruling fails to end wait for thousands of immigrants stuck abroad without visas
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Henry Van Arsdale “H. V.” Porter (1891-1975)
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  1. Perspectives 101
  2. Bread & Roses Chorus to Present Seasonal Program: Under the Same Moon
  3. Bread & Roses Chorus to Present Seasonal Program: Under the Same Moon
  4. A Remarkable Stillness: Songs of Prayer and Meditation
  5. Native Gardens
  6. Free Presentation “Stretch, Play, Recover: Pickleball Tips” Hosted by DeKalb Park District and Northern Rehab
  7. Fall Harvest Cluster Dog Show
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