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What snow builds up must meltdown

Snow-covered area for the western United States hit another record for April, the second month in a row since the satellite record began in 2001. With longer days, more sun, and increasing temperatures in the coming months, concerns arise for how quickly the snowpack may melt in California with potential for flood risks. ....

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Jury convicts Pitt County man on drug charges, sentenced to at least 12 years in prison

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Pitt County man has been found guilty and will spend at least 12 years in prison after his arrest on multiple counts of trafficking heroin, District Attorney Seth Edwards announced on Thursday. A Martin County jury convicted Eric Ruffin, 31, of Winterville. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons sentenced […] ....

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In some states, an unpaid foster care bill could mean parents lose their kids forever

Some states allow children to be removed from their parents if they fail to pay the cost of foster care. But that can be hundreds of dollars a month, and it's often the poorest families who must pay. ....

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Some parents who don't pay foster care bills can be separated from kids forever : NPR

Some states allow children to be removed from their parents if they fail to pay the cost of foster care. But that can be hundreds of dollars a month, and it's often the poorest families who must pay. ....

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In NC and some other states, an unpaid foster care bill could mean parents lose their kids forever

Some states, including North Carolina, allow children to be removed from their parents if they fail to pay the cost of foster care. But that can be hundreds of dollars a month, and it's often the poorest families who must pay. ....

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