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2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Two people have gotten to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" before starting to descend.
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man," has died at age...
Extreme heat coming in for the end of the week and the weekend in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - The hottest Independence Day on record is possible Saturday in central North Carolina as a streak of 100° temperatures arrives Thursday and does...
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
By Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON (AP) - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, ...
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
By Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian forces struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel...
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plan...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
By Mark Sherman WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order de...
Long-awaited state budget finally revealed
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - North Carolina lawmakers have been at odds over spending priorities in the state for more than a year. On Tuesday, a state budget was finally releas...
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Boston Creme Cupcakes
These fluffy, filled cupcakes are a tasty twist on a classic dessert. Ingredients For the Vanilla Cupcakes 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼...
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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...
