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Education Freedom in North Carolina

Wall Street Journal State Rep. Tricia Cotham’s switch to the Republican Party clears a path toward school choice. https://www.wsj.com/articles/education-freedom-in-north-carolina-public-schools-democratic-party-switch-cotham-choice-universal-7b9a3a8

More Death at Biden’s Border

Wall Street Journal A fire that killed 38 migrants in Mexico reveals the spillover effects of bad policy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-death-at-bidens-border-mexico-fire-amlo-asylum-human-trafficking-nicaragua-ortega-3f011f43

‘The Peking Express’ Review: Luxury Off the Rails

Wall Street Journal A train heist in early 1920s China set in motion a flurry of diplomatic exchanges and attempts to parley with the outlaws. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-peking-express-review-luxury-off-the-rails-8f26fc94

20-year-old man seriously wounded in crime-related shooting – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738828

Six civilians killed by land mine left by Islamic State in Syria – State News

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738827

Mel King, Whose Boston Mayoral Bid Eased Racial Tensions, Dies at 94

New York Times The first Black finalist for mayor of the city, he was credited, along with the eventual winner, Raymond Flynn, with running a respectful, calming campaign. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/mel-king-dead.html

Soros-backed policy group notches victory with Biden’s transgender Title IX rules

Fox News A liberal group bankrolled by millions of dollars from George Soros notched a victory with the Biden administration’s newly proposed Title IX rules, which include gender identity and would bar educational institutions from banning transgender athletes. The Education Department rolled out its Title IX proposed rule on Thursday, which mirrors an action memo from a…

Gantz soars to 29 seats in new poll; Netanyahu’s Likud hits new low of 20

Jerusalem Post According to a poll taken by Channel 13, if Israeli elections were held today, Netanyahu’s Likud would drop to being the 3rd-largest party. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738826

Dem senator accuses Trump of leaving Biden with ‘bad options’ for disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal

Fox News A Democratic U.S. senator on Sunday blamed former President Donald Trump for leaving the Biden administration with “very bad options” that led to the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the remarks during an appearance on “FOX News Sunday.” “Make no…

U.S. Soccer Star Mallory Swanson Injures Knee in Possible Blow to World Cup Hopes

Wall Street Journal The 24-year-old forward has been the top U.S. scorer this year. The Women’s World Cup is 3½ months away. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mallory-swanson-knee-injury-us-womens-soccer-3e1bbb55