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Sen. Thom Tillis speaks out on reflecting pool problems
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been in the news a lot lately due to the changes that President Donald Trump has made to the site. Outgoing...
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
By Matthew Daly WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges o...
Trump abruptly cancels signing of housing bill ahead of GOP Senate visit
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is headed to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet with Republican senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with his efforts to div...
Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch Presiden...
Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street
By Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga AP Business Writers Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 1.4% Tuesday. The selling ...
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
By Jennifer McDermott and Matthew Daly WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet ...
8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison
By Jamie Stengle and Philip Marcelo FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A demonstrator who shot and wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration center last July 4 was sentenced ...
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) - Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a...
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Blueberry Tart
This elegant blueberry tart features a buttery crust, silky vanilla filling, and a topping of sweet, juicy blueberries. It's perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or specia...
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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...
