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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings.
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Balkcom chosen to run in 11th District race
A current state lawmaker has been named to run as the Republican nominee in the 11th Congressional District race, after incumbent Chuck Edwards quit the campaign over ethics a...
Artificial intelligence institute opens at N.C. Central University
The ribbon was cut in Durham for the first AI institute established by a historically Black college or university.
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.
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THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks slip below their records as oil prices rise 5%
- The U.S. stock market slipped below its all-time high, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude goi...
Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rube...
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NASCAR: Drivers are scrambling for spots in NASCAR's Chase as the end of the regular season nears
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway featured plenty of changes in the season point standings heading into the final month of the regular season.
DURHAM: New police chief hired from Greensboro ranks
An assistant police chief in Greensboro has been named as Durham's next police chief.
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Loaded Veggie and Hash Brown Omelette
This hearty, crispy breakfast omelette filled with golden hash browns, colorful vegetables, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs is an easy way to turn classic breakfast ingredients...
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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...
