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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.
Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
By MUNIR AHMED, SAMY MAGDY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including ...
Responding to the deadly Ebola Outbreak: Samaritan's Purse to establish emergency hospital in the Congo
In response to the deadly Ebola outbreak, Boone based Samaritan's Purse is sending needed supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday (May 24).
Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
The Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, calling the information about ...
NC survivors reflect on mental health needs after Hurricane Helene
During Mental Health Awareness Month, survivors of natural disasters in North Carolina are speaking out about the challenges of rebuilding after catastrophe - including the to...
Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, local officials said Saturday, in what was the country's deadliest mining acciden...
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Man shot, now faces charges for weapons possession by a felon
Authorities have charged one man in connection with a late Friday night shooting. (May 23).
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Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola. But firstly it's a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to p...
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Crab Rangoons
These crispy, golden-fried crab Rangoons make for a delicious appetizer. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup imitation crab meat or cooked lump crab, finely chopped ...
Weekend Gardener
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...
