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Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV is praying for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. History's first U.S.-born ...
HOT DOG !! What's the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, but their preparation varies widely across the country.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.
The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County. A memo obtained...
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Iran's joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a "forceful response."
The Closing Bell: The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
Most U.S. stocks rose, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, but more drops for chip stocks and other AI winners kept indexes mixed. The S&P 500 finishe...
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
State budget clears legislative hurdles
A North Carolina state budget that's more than 1,000 days later is headed to Governor Stein's desk. By veto-proof majorities, both Republican majority chambers of the General...
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Creamy Crab Dip
Rich, creamy, and loaded with sweet crab meat, this hot crab dip is an irresistible appetizer that's perfect for sharing. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup ...
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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...
