71.   The state appealed, asking the Supreme Court to consider the case, or to order the lower court to reconsider.

72.   The state immediately appealed the ruling to the North Carolina Supreme Court.

73.   It was the third straight year the reclusive Stalinist state has appealed for international food assistance.

74.   It was the third straight year the usually reclusive Stalinist state has appealed for international food assistance.