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Nine couples said "I do" between innings at a Durham Bulls game, turning America's favorite pastime into an unforgettable wedding venue for 18 people. The Triple-A team has now made this unique celebration an annual tradition.
Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie is investing $1.4 billion to build a massive manufacturing campus in Durham, North Carolina, creating 734 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction positions. The project marks the largest private investment in Durham's history and puts the city on the map as a global life sciences leader.
A pit bull named Theodore has a rare genetic mutation that gives him a fluffy, teddy bear coat on a classic pit bull face. After being rehomed six times, he finally found his perfect match with Joanna Meadows.
One of the pharmaceutical industry's biggest players is planting roots in Durham with a $1.4 billion campus that will create over 730 jobs and produce life-saving medicines. It's the largest private investment in Durham's history and positions North Carolina as home to eight of the world's ten biggest drug makers.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
After losing in the state finals last year, Southern Durham's basketball team came roaring back to claim their first championship in school history with a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback. Sophomore A.J. Morman scored seven clutch points in the final frame to seal the 54-47 victory.
When a severe winter storm threatened Durham this weekend, three local groups gave volunteers just 48 hours to collect supplies and create shelter for unhoused neighbors. Hundreds of residents answered the call.
A Durham nonprofit launched by three local churches now offers free rides to medical appointments for seniors who can't get there themselves. Twenty volunteers have already helped 30 seniors in the program's first year.
Thirty-five years ago today, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls captured their first NBA championship, beating the Lakers 108-101 in a moment that changed basketball history. The victory marked the beginning of a dynasty that would inspire millions.
Chicago native Derrick Rose became just the fifth Bulls player ever to have his jersey retired, joining legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. The emotional ceremony at United Center honored the youngest MVP in NBA history, who led his hometown team to a 62-20 record in 2011. #
Scientists discovered a species of bull ant that uses the moon to navigate in complete darkness, compensating for its movement across the sky like ancient sailors used the North Star. The finding reveals nature has even more clever navigation tricks than we realized.
Bryson Graham broke down in tears when Michael Jordan called to offer him the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations role with the Chicago Bulls. The emotional moment reveals how much the organization means to the hometown hero returning to lead his team.
Laura Wickwar marks 35 years cancer-free at this weekend's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Durham. Her journey from shocked first-time diagnosis at 31 to longtime advocate shows how far breast cancer treatment has come.
The Chicago Bulls honored hometown hero Derrick Rose by retiring his #1 jersey in an emotional ceremony at the United Center. The youngest MVP in NBA history returned home to see his number raised to the rafters alongside Chicago's greatest legends.
Bull sharks, long thought to be solitary hunters, actually form lasting social bonds with specific partners, choosing the same companions year after year. The discovery reveals a surprisingly complex social world beneath the waves.
When the sirens fade after a shooting, Durham's new Office of Survivor Care steps in with free mental health counseling, food, clothing, and long-term support for victims and families. This compassionate program fills the gap when immediate crisis help ends but trauma continues.
After more than a decade away, Bradford Bulls returned to rugby league's top tier and celebrated with a commanding 28-10 victory over Catalans Dragons. The historic homecoming marks a triumphant new chapter for the club and its loyal fans.
After 12 years away from top-flight rugby, Bradford Bulls returned to Odsal stadium and crushed Catalans Dragons 28-10 in an emotional comeback victory. The team's first Super League home win since 2014 marks a triumphant return from financial collapse.
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When a critically ill pug arrived at an Arizona shelter barely clinging to life, a rescue pit bull stepped up to donate the blood that would save her. Both dogs are now thriving in their new chapters.
A pit bull named Gizmo is starting his recovery journey over again after setbacks, but this time The Animal Pad rescue is helping him find his forever family. Once the sweet pup found his adorable voice, rescuers knew he was ready to win hearts.
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