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Prosecutors seek 50-year sentence for nonprofit leader at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud case
By TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit who was convicted for her role at the center of a staggering $250 million fraud ...
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Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart delivered another quarter of impressive sales as speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers...
Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump's ballroom after it has failed ...
The Closing Bell: US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.
Smart Heart Act would require AEDs in public schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A Senate bill called the Smart Heart Act would require public schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans and require the placement of an Au...
Property tax amendments move forward
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With the help of two former Democrats, the State House approved three constitutional amendments for this November's ballot, two of which will give v...
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Hurricanes get another shot at Eastern Conference Final roadblock, this time against Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens are set to open a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference Final of the NHL playoffs on Thursday. This round represents a ...
US announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as t...
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Crisp Cucumber Salad
This crisp, refreshing cucumber salad recipe is a simple and delicious warm-weather staple. Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp ri...
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...
