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As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are expos...
North Carolina pediatricians encourage back-to-school checkups
As summer break comes to an end for North Carolina students, pediatricians are encouraging parents to schedule a back-to-school physical.
North Carolina food banks see funding increase in new state budget
North Carolina food banks are set to receive more funding from the new state budget. which took more than a year for policymakers to adopt.
US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks. This pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasef...
Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Canadian officials are celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River. The international span is expected to improve trade on both sides of the border and give tr...
Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
A highly anticipated NCAA basketball matchup between Duke and Michigan has been canceled because of broadcast rights issues. Duke will now play Texas Tech on December 21 at Ma...
THE CLOSING BELL: Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil.
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
Democrats have selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential nominating contest in 2028. The decision Friday most likely cements a Democratic primary calendar that mo...
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S'mores at Home
You don't need a campfire to enjoy this classic treat. These oven-baked s'mores are perfect for movie nights, parties, or satisfying a sweet craving in minutes. Ingredients 8 ...
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A Taste of Summer: Growing Blackberries in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Summer reminds me of one of the premier desserts in North Carolina. When I was a youngster growing up in Nash County, one of the many thrills was diggin...
