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Legislative leaders reach budget deal: teacher salaries, tax triggers addressed
State House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger appeared jointly to announce they have a agreement on a state budget "top line" framework.
Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency
President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and ...
Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods ' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors following his March arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge ruled Tue...
Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% Tuesday from its all-time high set the day before.
Canvas reaches deal to delete stolen data
Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack. The breach caused chaos for students...
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans.
Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges Tuesday in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing a Singapore-based ship operator and a senior empl...
Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face a new round of questioning from lawmakers over the Iran war Tuesday, including some Republicans who have expressed concerns over the l...
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Veggie Burgers
A simple, tasty veggie burger recipe you can make at home. Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed ½ cup breadcrumbs (or oats for gluten-free) &frac...
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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...
