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THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report eases worries about inflation
U.S. stocks rose near their record after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a potentially hot U.S. economy could make inflation worse.
Wake school system honors two
Dr. Roxann Sykes of Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary was named the 2026-27 Principal of the Year. Xavier Wallace-McGrew of South Garner High was named 2026-27 Assistant Princip...
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Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing, anyway
As midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don't plan ...
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will start repatriation flights to bring back passengers stranded in the UAE in the wake of the FlyDubai copilot's attempt to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirat...
BEFORE THE BELL: US futures climb as oil prices ease, investors await jobs report
U.S. futures are climbing as oil prices ease and investors await the U.S. monthly jobs report due later in the day. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Averag...
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DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station
Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station following a Florida liftoff.
THE CLOSING BELL: Swings in the bond market shake stock markets worldwide, as AI optimism supports Wall Street
More swings in the bond market rattled stock markets around the world. Thursday's moves were relatively modest on Wall Street.
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Caramel Apple Bites
These bite-sized caramel apple treats combine crisp apples, gooey caramel and crunchy toppings for an easy fall dessert that's easy to eat too. Ingredients 3 medium apples, cu...
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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...
