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RNC Live Coverage: Tuesday, Aug. 25

North Carolina Public Radio | By WUNC News

Published August 25, 2020 at 4:59 PM EDT

Follow live updates and analysis of Day 2 of the Republican National Convention. First lady Melania Trump headlines the night.

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North Carolina lawmakers mull a workplace ban on critical race theory

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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation Wednesday that bans “compelled speech” in hiring for state agencies and creates a list of beliefs that cannot be promote in state government workplaces. Some lawmakers have previously equated those same concepts to “critical race theory.”
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The former president has been charged with 34 felonies for his role in falsifying business records in order to conceal an illegal conspiracy to undermine an election. He pleaded not guilty. Join NPR as we unpack key moments.
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4 guilty of conspiracy in latest Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial

Associated Press

The jury found four people associated with the Oath Keepers — including Laura Steele, of Thomasville, N.C. — guilty of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and other felony charges.
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3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Associated Press

Three marines, including one stationed at Camp Lejeune, were arrested after their fellow Marines identified them in January 6 riot footage, according to court papers.