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North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the 28th-largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast. At the 2020 census, the state had a population of 10,439,388. Raleigh is the state's capital and Charlotte is its most populous city. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 2,805,115 in 2023, is the most populous metropolitan area in North Carolina, the 22nd-most populous in the United States, and the largest banking center in the nation after New York City. The Research Triangle, with an estimated population of 2,368,947 in 2023, is the second-most populous combined metropolitan area in the state, 31st-most populous in the United States, and is home to the largest research park in the United States, Research Triangle Park.
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Mallikarjun Kharge salvo at Amit Shah over Article 370 ‘strikes’ Congress-NC tiesCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's comments about Article 370 have sparked controversy within the party's alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, a member of the National..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Article 370 protests: BJP MLAs hold ‘parallel session’ after evictionsTensions flared in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as BJP MLAs staged a parallel "session" after being evicted for protesting a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370. BJP leader Sunil..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'They deserve it...': Know reason that led to scuffle between BJP MLAs, marshals in Jammu and Kashmir AssemblyThe assembly had been tense following the ruling National Conference's (NC) successful resolution, passed the day before, urging the Centre to restore Article 370 and re-engage with the region's..DNA - Published | |
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Land of poets and storytellers gets ready to turn over a new leafDooru in Anantnag district, renowned for its literary heritage, is now politically significant as J&K prepares for assembly elections after a decade. AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Article 370 abrogation Parliament decision, not God's': Omar Abdullah challenges Amit Shah's stand in J&KOmar Abdullah, vice president of National Conference, argued that the abrogation of Article 370 was a parliamentary decision and can be reversed. He criticised the BJP-led central government for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Nix Omar nomination over NC threats: BJPThe BJP is set to urge the Election Commission of India to cancel the nomination papers of National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. This action follows accusations that he threatened people..IndiaTimes - Published | J-K polls: Congress, NC leaders to hold talks over crucial seat sharingThe leaders of both parties are in touch, but if the talks do not mature, Congress is mulling to go solo in the elections.DNA - Published |
'PDP will extend complete support to Congress, NC if...': Mehbooba Mufti on J-K pollsThe PDP will extend complete support to the Congress-NC alliance and leave all seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections to the coalition if it is ready to accept the party's agenda, PDP chief..DNA - Published | J-K Assembly Elections: Congress-NC stitch pre-poll allianceA Congress party leader said the visiting leaders are meeting the Abdullahs to discuss a possible pre-poll alliance for the assembly polls.DNA - Published |
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Charlotte the Stingray Dies 5 Months After Viral PregnancyThe saga of Charlotte the Stingray has come to a sad end ... as the famed fish has died. The Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville, North Carolina shared the heartbreaking update ... Charlotte..TMZ.com - Published | Fat Joe and E-40 Hype Crowd at President Biden's North Carolina RallyPresident Biden's proving he has rappers on speed dial just like Donald Trump does -- recruiting a pair of hip hop legends to help rally his down south supporters!!! TMZ Hip Hop got this video of Fat..TMZ.com - Published |
President Biden Shows No Sign of Quitting, Fired Up at RallyPresident Biden's not sweating last night's debate debacle, despite calls for him to step aside ... he's showing no signs of dropping his reelection bid, and is as fired up as ever. POTUS is rallying..TMZ.com - Published | 'Street Outlaws' Star Lizzy Musi Dead at 33 After Breast Cancer BattleLizzy Musi -- a drag racer who rose to fame on Discovery's "Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings" -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed. A family member of the television personality tells us ... Lizzy passed..TMZ.com - Published |
Defiant Biden attacks Trump but admits 'I don't debate as well as I used to'President Biden attacked Donald Trump at a rally in North Carolina after his "shocking" performance in the presidential debate on Thursday night.Sky News - Published | 'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood's Missing Fiancé Called Police, Confirms He's OKAmber Portwood's fiancé, Gary Wayt, is no longer MIA according to cops ... 'cause they confirm he's been located, safe and sound, TMZ has learned. Bryson City Police Department in North Carolina tell..TMZ.com - Published |
DeChambeau sets US Open target, McIlroy one backBryson DeChambeau cards a one-under 69 to set the clubhouse lead, one ahead of Rory McIlroy, midway through round two at Pinehurst, North Carolina.BBC Sport - Published | Aberg leads US Open at halfway, McIlroy two backLudvig Aberg cards a one-under 69 to lead by one shot from Patrick Cantlay at the halfway stage of the US Open at Pinehurst, North Carolina.BBC Sport - Published |
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Article 370 was junked to join Jammu & Kashmir with rest of India: RajnathRajnath Singh criticizes NC, PDP, Congress for misusing Article 370. He highlights BJP's accomplishments like Ram Temple, CAA. Singh challenges Mehbooba Mufti on Tricolour hoisting, emphasizes global..IndiaTimes - Published | Video Shows Good Samaritan Run Down After Trying to Stop CarjackerA man in North Carolina paid the ultimate price after trying to stop a carjacking ... with the driver running him over and killing him in a now-viral video. The video -- which hit social media just..TMZ.com - Published |
LS polls: Congress, NC reach seat-sharing deal in J&KIndiaTimes - Published | |
