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Justice Department moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence pros...
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'
New York officials have sued prediction market platform Kalshi for potentially billions of dollars, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation.
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS' NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the in...
Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it
President Donald Trump says his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is "dead" while also continuing to defend it. Trump's statements further complicate his administ...
Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style.
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen
U.S. stocks rallied to the finish of a wild July as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation.
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Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
The parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. They claim the platforms caused "years of escalating harms" leading ...
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Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Major oil companies reported massive profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.
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Homemade Fig Preserves
Sweet, rich, and packed with flavor, homemade fig preserves are a Southern classic. Ingredients 3 pounds fresh ripe figs, stems removed and quartered 3 cups granulated sugar 1...
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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...
