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Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An explosion rocked Iran's capital as Israel said it would carry out "non-stop strikes" against its leaders and military. Iran mea...
How succession works in Iran and who could be the country's next supreme leader
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - In Iran the supreme leader is the heart of a complex power-sharing theocracy and has final say over all matters of state. The killing of Sup...
Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center
LAREDO, Texas (AP) - When ICE officers in Minneapolis detained a 5-year-old boy and his father last month and sent them to a Texas detention center, many Americans were alarme...
Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran
LONDON (AP) - The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond. Countries around the region closed their airspace. Emirates Ai...
Henri Veesaar matches a season-high with 26 points to carry No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points, Seth Trimble scored 20 points, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Vi...
Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a major attack by Israel and the United States. The...
Hurricanes continue hot streak with 5-2 win over Detroit
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to their fifth straight win, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings. Jackson Blake,...
A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances
WASHINGTON (AP) - Should marijuana users be able to own guns? That's what's at issue in a case being argued before the Supreme Court on Monday. The case is creating some unusu...
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Crisp Cucumber Salad
This light and fresh cucumber salad adds a delicious crunch to your day. Ingredients 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian), thinly sliced ¼ small red onion, very thinl...
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This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. A...
