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Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip in Chimney Rock
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024. This marks his first official tr...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, threatening ceasefire
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, casting doubt over whether an already precario...
Wake County woman charged with failure to report child death, other violations
WENDELL, N.C. (WPTF) - A Wake County woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges - including failure to report a child death in a timely manner --- in connection with an un...
GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue
General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. The National Hig...
Oil plunges toward $95 as the Dow surges 1,000 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are plunging back toward $95 per barrel, and stock markets are surging worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a...
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
HOUSTON (AP) - The Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station. Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the three...
US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump pulls back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the ...
Hurricanes overcome Geekie's hat trick, top Bruins in OT to claim the Metropolitan Division title
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:13 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Divi...
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Homemade Salsa Verde
This classic salsa verde is super quick and easy, and it adds a bright pop of flavor to any dish. Ingredients 1 lb tomatillos (husks removed, rinsed) 1-2 jalapeños (adj...
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Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
The trout lily, a native North Carolina wildflower known for its brief late-winter bloom, offers a subtle but striking sign of spring in woodland landscapes. During a recent v...
