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Kyle Larson closes in on NASCAR championship as Hendrick teammate William Byron wins at Martinsville
Kyle Larson salvaged a nearly disastrous Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, putting him on the cusp of his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship.

What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and...
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Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory
The Trump administration's online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparent...

BEFORE THE BELL: US futures rebound from huge sell-off last week as oil prices retreat sharply
U.S. futures are climbing as oil prices are making a sharp pullback amid renewed hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran

Christa Pike describes constant pain in first statement since her failed execution
Christa Pike says she is in constant pain since surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee last month. In her first public statement, issued Friday, she expressed gratitude for...

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers
The Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley on Friday following the team's 27-19 loss to the Green Bay...

Consensus looks elusive at G20 talks after European objections to Russia cancel group photo
Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies appeared far apart on critical global security issues as they began meeting in Atlanta.

THE CLOSING BELL: Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
The sell-off for tech stocks on Wall Street got even worse on worries that the frenzy around AI sent prices too high. The S&P 500 dropped 1.8% Friday for its worst day sin...
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Lemon Glazed Asparagus
Tender asparagus coated in a bright, buttery lemon glaze with fresh garlic and a hint of honey for a fresh, flavorful side dish. Ingredients 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed 2...
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Cleome brings grandmother's garden back to life
Cleome, also known as "Grandfather's whiskers," is an old-fashioned garden favorite that thrives in North Carolina despite being native to South America. Mike Raley ...








