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Iran and Oman are working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
- Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war.

This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we're baking through the...
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Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp
Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field with a stinger injury after landing awkwardly as he attempted to make a leaping catch in ...

College Football Playoff adds Appalachian State AD Doug Gillin to selection committee
Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee.
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NCMA: museum director leaving for Middle East position
The director of the state's art museum if leaving in two weeks to lead the opening of a new art museum in the United Arab Emirates.

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices gain and global shares are mostly higher after a rally on Wall Street
Global shares were mostly higher after a Wall Street rally helped by easing oil prices. Benchmarks rose in early Tuesday trading in France, Germany and Britain, while U.S. fut...

UPDATE: Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
Authorities say they've arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington.

RALEIGH BEACH: Second drowning in as many months.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a male found in the Neuse River.
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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...








