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North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners
UNC will be going for its first national championship in baseball when it faces Oklahoma in the College World Series finals Saturday. The game has been moved to 3 p.m. eastern...

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," has died.

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
By AAMER MADHANI, JAMEY KEATEN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press ZURICH (AP) - The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag Friday, just days after ...

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) - As people gathered across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Miche...

Stein signs property tax bill
Governor Josh Stein has signed a bill which places limits on property taxes.
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Talks between the US and Iran are called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast.

Mike Fox's ties to Tar Heels strong as ever in retirement. CWS title would fulfill a lifelong dream
Mike Fox was part of almost every major milestone North Carolina has achieved in baseball either as a player or coach. All that eluded him was a national championship.
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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...








