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The Closing Bell: US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

Smart Heart Act would require AEDs in public schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A Senate bill called the Smart Heart Act would require public schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans and require the placement of an Au...

Property tax amendments move forward
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With the help of two former Democrats, the State House approved three constitutional amendments for this November's ballot, two of which will give v...
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Hurricanes get another shot at Eastern Conference Final roadblock, this time against Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens are set to open a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference Final of the NHL playoffs on Thursday. This round represents a ...

US announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as t...

House overrides veto on school choice bill
The Republican State House has overridden Governor Josh Stein's veto of a school choice bill, with the help of two former Democrats.

Selma man sentenced on drug, weapons charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A federal judge has sentenced a Selma man for more than 15 years behind bars on drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney's office says that Otha Gatl...
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Durham Police identify shooting victim
Durham police are continuing to investigate an early morning shooting (May 20) and have now identified the victim.
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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
This homemade poke bowl is simple and refreshing. Ingredients For the poke 8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sriracha...
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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...








