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Military to open more combat positions to women

Women will soon be able to start training for several combat positions in the United States military. The Pentagon announced Tuesday that women will be able to train to become Army Rangers as soon as July 2015 and Navy Seals in March 2016.

NC Senate delays final vote on tax plan

The state Senate tabled a vote on a new tax plan. The bill is being held in hopes of reaching a compromise with the House, before it gets sent back to them. As it stands, the plan would lower individual income tax rates while gradually repealing corporate taxes.

FDA approves new label changes, warnings for Ambien sleep aid drug

The sleep aid drug Ambien is under the federal microscope. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved new label changes and warnings.

NASCAR driver in NC faces new charges

A NASCAR driver has turned himself in to authorities in Shelby after warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Rowan County sheriff's deputies say warrants were issued for Mike Harmon and a business partner on Monday afternoon. The men are charged with breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and entering.

UNC AD Cunningham mulling upgrades to Smith Center, Fetzer

North Carolina won NCAA championships in women's lacrosse and women's soccer this season, and earned recognition as the nation's best women's athletic program. Now athletic director Bubba Cunningham is looking ahead to facility upgrades that could include changes to the home of the Tar Heels' men's basketball team.

Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win

North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday.

Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan

Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.

NC State, UNC prepare to compete in the College World Series

Sunday is the big day for the Wolfpack and Tar Heels. They play at 3:00 p.m. to decide which team will move on in the College World Series. News 14 Carolina's J.B. Ricks has the latest from Omaha, Nebraska, where the teams will face off.

Healthy curry couscous

On today's Healthy at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton uses quick-cooking couscous and curry powder to make side dish with carrots, sweet onions, sugar snap peas and lots of fresh mint. To keep this meal completely vegetarian, you can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.