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NC State Soccer's Historic Run to the Top

December 13, 2025

NC State's men's soccer team made history by reaching the NCAA National Championship match for the first time ever. They beat Saint Louis 2-1 in a thrilling game at First Horizon Stadium. The stadium was packed with nearly 11, 000 fans, the biggest crowd for a College Cup game in Cary since 2012. T

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Celebrities Rally for Palestinian Leader's Freedom

December 3, 2025

Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader, has been behind bars since 2002. He's seen as a crucial figure for Palestinian unity and statehood. Over 200 celebrities have now joined the call for his release. These stars include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh O'Connor, and Javier Bardem, as well as mu

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Israel's President Faces Big Decision: Should Netanyahu Be Pardoned?

December 1, 2025

President Isaac Herzog is now in a tough spot. He has to decide if he will pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing serious corruption charges. Herzog says he will only think about what is best for the country when making this decision. The request for a pardon has caused a

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A Grim Scene in Jenin: Soldiers and Surrender

November 28, 2025

In a troubling turn of events, a video surfaced showing Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian men in Jenin. The men had their hands up, clearly showing they were giving up. They even knelt down, but things took a dark turn. One soldier kicked a man, and then both men moved back inside a building. Sud

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Two Lives Lost in Jenin: A Closer Look at the Incident

November 28, 2025

In Jenin, a city in the West Bank, a troubling event unfolded. Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian men who seemed to be giving up. They were unarmed and had their hands up. This happened during a raid in the city. A video showed the men coming out of a building. They lifted their shirts

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Israel's Bold Move: New Laws Spark Debate

November 11, 2025

In a significant development, Israel's parliament has taken the first step towards introducing a law that could impose the death penalty on individuals deemed terrorists by the state. This move, spearheaded by the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked intense debate and c

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Hamas' Trickery: What Really Happened with the Remains?

October 28, 2025

The recent return of a casket by Hamas to Israel has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage. Inside the casket were only partial remains of Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage whose body was already recovered by the Israeli military in December 2023. This means Hamas did not return the body of one of the 13 decea

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Local Sports Stars Shine in Week 8

October 22, 2025

The fall sports season is heating up in southwest Missouri, and athletes are stepping up their game. With only a few weeks left, every performance counts. Fans recently voted Forsyth's TaMarkus Holmes as the top athlete for Week 7, with a majority of the votes. But Week 8 brought even more standout

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A Bold Move: Israeli Minister Visits Jailed Palestinian Figure

August 15, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader currently serving time in prison. This visit came just after another high-ranking Israeli official made a bold statement about the future of a Pale

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How New Zealand's Youth Court System is Tackling Mental Health and Crime

June 16, 2025

The legal landscape for young people in New Zealand has seen some significant shifts. In 2019, the Oranga Tamariki Act underwent changes. These changes moved 17-year-olds from the adult court system to the youth court system. This shift aimed to better address the unique needs of young people. One k