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ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency's 'best interests,' policy says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will publicly release video of shootings and other encounters in which its agents cause death or serious injury only after determin...
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THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait
Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month.
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees
The Senate has confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the embattled Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hamilton was among 74 nominations approved by the Senate on Friday.
Higher education fund reaches milestone
The fundraising arm of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), has completed 2025-2026 campaign, securing more than $2.1 million in support of North Caro...
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trum...
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court has decided President Donald Trump cannot build a $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.
BEFORE THE BELL: World shares are mixed after US stocks fall back, while oil edges lower
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia while oil prices gave up early gains to edge lower. China reported its exports grew at a slightly slower but still robust pace of about 24%...
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Eggplant Parmesan
This golden, bubbly eggplant parmesan makes for a filling and delicious vegetarian dinner option. Ingredients For the Eggplant 2 large eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch rou...
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A Taste of Summer: Growing Blackberries in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Summer reminds me of one of the premier desserts in North Carolina. When I was a youngster growing up in Nash County, one of the many thrills was diggin...
