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Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip
By AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT BEIJING (AP) - As President Donald Trump wraps up his whirlwind visit to China on Friday, he's insistent that relations between the world's ...
Halifax County woman faces charges of embezzling from family business
A Halifax County woman is now facing charges of embezzling thousands of dollars from a family farm business.
Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual h...
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today's gun laws
Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law. The United States exempts guns manufactured in or before 1898 from most regulatio...
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
The Supreme Court has preserved women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
The Closing Bell: Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
Man charged in April Durham stabbing
Durham police have made an arrest in connection with an April stabbing on the American Tobacco Trail.
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New population numbers: Raleigh and Charlotte continue to grow
The latest population data from the U.S. Census Bureau show some of North Carolina's largest cities are getting even bigger.
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Crispy Fried Calamari
A classic crispy calamari recipe you can make at home-simple, restaurant-style, and delicious. Ingredients 1 lb fresh or frozen squid (cleaned, cut into rings) 1 cup all-purpo...
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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...
