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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.
NC survivors reflect on mental health needs after Hurricane Helene
During Mental Health Awareness Month, survivors of natural disasters in North Carolina are speaking out about the challenges of rebuilding after catastrophe - including the to...
Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, local officials said Saturday, in what was the country's deadliest mining acciden...
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Man shot, now faces charges for weapons possession by a felon
Authorities have charged one man in connection with a late Friday night shooting. (May 23).
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Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola. But firstly it's a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to p...
Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, according to officials in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Tax filings: ACC paid average of $47.1M to full-share member schools, Big 12 paid average of $39.5M
The Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 reported record revenues for the 2024-25 sports season, though those lag behind massive gains for their Big Ten and Southeastern Confe...
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday oversaw the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair...
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Crab Rangoons
These crispy, golden-fried crab Rangoons make for a delicious appetizer. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup imitation crab meat or cooked lump crab, finely chopped ...
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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...
