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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks
By JON GAMBRELL, SAM METZ and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days ...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
Judge sentences New Bern fentanyl dealer to 12 years in federal Prison
WILMINGTON, N.C. (NCN News) -- A federal judge sentenced a New Bern man to 12 years in prison for selling fentanyl while armed. According to the U.S. Attorney Eastern District office, Gerard Alexander...
Bruce Ferrell May 28, 2026
Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final
MONTREAL (AP) - Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the ...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
Two charged with felony assault on a disabled person
RALEIGH, N.C (WPTF) - Two people now face charges of felony assault on an individual with a disability. According to the Wake County Sheriff's office, on May 21, 2026, deputies responded to a report o...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) - Crews resumed the grim search Wednesday for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured a day ear...
Associated Press May 27, 2026
Former UNC-CH Chancellor takes school leadership post in SC
CLEMSON, S.C. (NCN News) - A former UNC-Chancellor is returning to the Carolinas. Clemson University announced Wednesday (May 27) that Kevin Guskiewicz will take over as the next president of the scho...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026
Governor makes order on prediction markets
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- With the proliferation of "prediction markets," where people can bet on the outcome on a wide range of events, not just sports--Governor Josh Stein has signed an executive ...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026
Lee County School Board member dies in house fire
SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) - A Lee County school board member was found dead following a fire at his home in Sanford early Wednesday morning (May 27). According to a post on Facebook, at approximately 2:35 ...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026
Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategy
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that Iran's "negotiating on fumes" and insisted November's midterm elections won't factor in shaping hi...
Associated Press May 27, 2026
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional l...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026