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Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson remained the top fundraiser in the GOP primary campaign for North Carolina governor entering 2024, but a recent rival has used his own personal fortune to compete with him monetarily.

The Southern Baptist Convention's top administrative body voted to cut ties with two congregations on Tuesday — an LGBTQ-friendly church in Greensboro, North Carolina, that had itself quit the denomination decades ago and a New Jersey congregation it cited for “alleged discriminatory behavior.”

So far there are no signs of a breakthrough in talks between Democrats and Republicans in Washington to stave off the tax hikes and spending cuts set to take effect on New Year's Day. President Obama has summoned top congressional leaders for talks at the White House on Friday.

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind for many voters.

Israel says it was targeting Hezbollah's headquarters and the militant group's top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who has led the Iran-backed movement for 30 years.

The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries.

Alex Atala's Sao Paulo restaurant, D.O.M., is ranked among the top 10 restaurants in the world. His cuisines, which showcases irridescent insects, delicate jungle herbs and other ingredients from the Amazon, is pushing the frontiers of gastronomy.

Guns and immigration are both expected to top the agenda on Capitol Hill this week. And some people are sensing an outbreak of bipartisanship on both matters.

The U.S. has officially labeled Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles, allegedly led by President Nicolás Maduro and top officials, a foreign terrorist organization.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's survival strategy amid an economic crisis and plummeting popularity is to surround himself with military. Retired and active military officers now make up almost half Maduro's cabinet and hold most of the top ministerial portfolios.