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Cary Police seek burglary suspect
CARY, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Cary Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in two burglary cases in the Stone Creek Village neighbor...

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump said he was nominating Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mulli...

North Carolina AG joins tariff lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF/AP) -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is among a group of Democratic Attorneys General challenging President Donald Trump's new global tariff...

Dow drops more than 900 points as oil prices climb more
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are back to falling on Wall Street, as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Thursday, coming off a frenetic s...

High Point University Survey: let's stop changing time
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WPTF) - This weekend, we move clocks back one hour and return to daylight savings time, but respondents to a new poll say they want time to stay the same. In...
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State Board of Elections member resigns amid contribution questions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Only days after this year's primaries, a change is taking place on the State Board of Elections. State Auditor Dave Boliek has announced that Angela Haw...

Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks...

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low level...
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Homemade Falafel
This homemade falafel has a bright herbal flavor and a satisfying crunch. Ingredients 2 cups dried chickpeas soaked overnight and drained 1 small onion roughly chopped 3 clove...
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This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. A...








