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Old Analytical Technique Opens New Doors to Understanding the Past

Marisa SloanStaff Writer Thanks to recent advances in an analytical technique called mass spectrometry, researchers are learning valuable new information about topics ranging from the lives of dinosaurs, to how George Washington’s mother mended broken pottery. Long associated with chemical and pharmaceutical research, mass spectrometry helps reveal the chemical structure of an unknown molecule by measuring the mass of its particles. Within the last decade, … Continue reading Old Analytical Technique Opens New Doors to Understanding the Past

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Michael Cohen Testifies before Congress about Work for President Trump

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On March 6, Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former “fixer” and right-hand man testified in front of the House Intelligence Committee, talking about his work for the president during the 2016 campaign. During the hearing, Cohen called his former boss a racist and a con man. In his opening statement, Cohen explained how he made payments on behalf of Trump to women alleging … Continue reading Michael Cohen Testifies before Congress about Work for President Trump

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Green New Deal Outline Proposes Goals for Extensive Climate Policy Reform

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., introduced a new package to combat climate change. Their “Green New Deal” would ideally restructure the United States Economy, and eliminate all U.S. carbon emissions by 2030—a large undertaking, climate experts say. “Where we need to be targeting really is a net-zero carbon economy by about 2050, which itself is an enormous challenge … Continue reading Green New Deal Outline Proposes Goals for Extensive Climate Policy Reform

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Man Found in Closet of UNCG Student

Shayna PraceStaff Writer A student at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) made national news after she came home to find a man in her closet. For several weeks, she had been noticing that her clothes had gone missing. Eventually, she discovered that the disappearing wardrobe was  due to Andrew Clyde Swofford, 30, who was found wearing her clothes and shoes. Between missing … Continue reading Man Found in Closet of UNCG Student

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First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer After spending months building a case, federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have jump started a legal battle against the nonprofit organization, “Safehouse,” which aims to provide the nation’s first supervised injection site for those who have an opioid addiction. The Department of Justice in Washington has also joined the civil lawsuit. Safehouse officials maintain that this innovative medical facility can save lives. However, … Continue reading First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors

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Duke Energy Called to Use More Clean Energy

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer Corrections: “… the company’s past includes a deadly coal ash spill …” – The spill was not deadly, and this has since been deleted “… contributed to countless individuals consuming coal ash …” – No individuals were recorded consuming coal ash “These toxins can do damage themselves directly to the body as well as increase the risk in those who are exposed to them of … Continue reading Duke Energy Called to Use More Clean Energy

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Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer During the confirmation proceedings for Chief John Roberts Jr. in September of 2005, the common question looming over his hearings was whether or not he would uphold the abortion precedents of the Supreme Court. In 2019, Roberts is still being asked that question, as last week it came to light again during the deliberation over a Louisiana bill that would have severely … Continue reading Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law

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ICE Cracks Down in North Carolina

Alicia ConnellyStaff Writer C Correction: Neither Sheriff Burke nor Durham County have participated in 287G. Correction made February 21, 2019 A decision made my North Carolina lawmakers has sparked controversy this week as prison inmates are being released from prisons across the state, resulting in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arresting more than 200 undocumented immigrants between Monday and Thursday of last week. The 287(g) program requires local authorities to check a federal database to … Continue reading ICE Cracks Down in North Carolina

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Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Following years of Republicans deciding how the future of Social Security will play out, the Democratic party has brought forth a new edition to the social insurance program that was originally put into play during the Great Depression. The plan is to implement changes that will keep the program solid for at least the rest of 21 century. The plan is called … Continue reading Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits

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ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding

Shayna PraceStaff Writer ArtsGreensboro, an organization that donates money annually to local art groups of Greensboro, has announced that they will be giving less money this year. The announcement made by the organization explained that this year, the organization donated more than $300,000 to 22 groups and organizations, which was down 24 percent from the 2017-18 year. The money awarded, $303,049 to be exact, was … Continue reading ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding

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