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US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran. Trump urges Iranians to 'take over'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to "seize control of your...
Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. agencies to stop using Anthropic technology after the company's unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over a...
Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf
DURHAM, N.Y. (AP) - Shoppers in upstate New York month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: a live owl resting peacefully among items on a sh...
Raleigh shooting suspect found in Rowan County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - With the assistance of the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, detectives with the Raleigh Police Department have made an arrest in a February 22 Raleigh s...
US stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks sank as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the AI revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hu...
UNC System Board of Governors vote unanimously for new academic freedom policy
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WPTF) - The UNC System Board of Governors has approved an official definition of academic freedom, voting unanimously in favor of the policy on Thursday, wh...
Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton has told members of Congress he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epst...
Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors have indicted 30 more people tied to a protest at a Minnesota church over an immigration enforcement crackdown. Bondi says ...
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Crisp Cucumber Salad
This light and fresh cucumber salad adds a delicious crunch to your day. Ingredients 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian), thinly sliced ¼ small red onion, very thinl...
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This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. A...
