Several hospitals in North Carolina are restricting visitors to try to prevent the spread of influenza. WRAL-TV reported (http://bit.ly/1vjj6OI) that UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, Rex Hospital in Raleigh and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville have implemented visit…
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‘It’s my true passion’: Meet the 2015 South Walton Photographer of the Year
Back in October, Shelly Swanger was announced 2015 South Walton Photographer of the Year at The Hilton in Sandestin. Swanger along with Artist of the Year Juan Francisco Adaro, Oil Painter of the Year Melody Bogle and Sculptor of the…
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Peru investigates Greenpeace member in Nazca stunt
Rodrigo Abd Peru investigates Greenpeace member in Nazca stunt FILE – In this Dec. 8, 2014 file photo, Greenpeace activists stand next to large letters that spell out “Time for Change: The Future is Renewable” next to the hummingbird geoglyph…
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Seahawks, Packers, Cowboys, Steelers in playoffs
Local News Youthful offenders turned sailors say trek opened their eyes
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Smashing Snow Globes: A Writer On Essays, Novels And Translation
Dec, 22 2014 — (Morning Edition) — Many beer aficionados are familiar with the rare breweries run by Trappist monks. The beer is highly sought after, but it’s not the only food or drink made by a religious order. Many…
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Lots to say in historic Obama-Castro phone call
Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014 4:35 pm | Updated: 11:03 pm, Sat Dec 20, 2014. Lots to say in historic Obama-Castro phone call Associated Press | WASHINGTON (AP) — When the leaders of the U.S. and Cuba had their first…
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US mulls putting N. Korea on terrorism sponsor list
The exterior of the Sony Pictures Plaza building is seen in Culver City, Calif., Dec. 19, 2014. President Barack Obama says the United States is reviewing whether to put North Korea back on its list of state sponsors of terrorism…
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Seahawks, Packers, Cowboys, Steelers in playoffs
Now that they’ve qualified for the postseason, there’s no relaxing for the Packers, Lions, and Steelers. Nor for the Seahawks, Cardinals, Cowboys, Patriots and Broncos. Week 15 saw defending Super Bowl champion Seattle secure its passage to the playoffs with…
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N. Korea threatens strikes on US amid hacking claims
Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2014 11:25 pm | Updated: 9:46 am, Mon Dec 22, 2014. N. Korea threatens strikes on US amid hacking claims Associated Press | SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Barack Obama is “recklessly” spreading rumors of…
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From the public to the presidents, her own FDR legacy
Lynn Bassanese, director of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, stands for a portrait on Tuesday at the Hyde Park historic site.(Photo: Darryl Bautista/Poughkeepsie Journal) HYDE PARK – The president wanted some coffee. So a staff member at the Franklin…
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