A Central North Carolina teenager is critically ill with a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba typically found in warm freshwater. The case was announced Thursday, but as of Friday afternoon, th… [+3643 chars]

A day after announcing the case, North Carolina hasn't said where a critically ill teen may have encountered a rare amoeba. WRAL examines the unanswered questions and what can actually be done to reduce the risk.

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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe? - WRAL

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Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway - Motorsport.com

However, Venezuela's oil reserves are made up of so-called "heavy, sour" oil, which is harder to refine and used for making diesel and asphalt, while the US typically produces "light, sweet" oil usef… [+20 chars]

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

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Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil - BBC

Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized, and health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for pos… [+2716 chars]

Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized, and health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for possible treatment.

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Four baby goats at mobile petting zoo in North Carolina test positive for rabies - NBC News

Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was the solid frontrunner for National League MVP honors even before his work on Saturday against the Reds. Then, in the course of the Cubs' 15-5 drubbing… [+3289 chars]

Crow-Armstrong is in the midst of a historic output in the month of August

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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe? - WRAL

Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway - Motorsport.com

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil - BBC

Four baby goats at mobile petting zoo in North Carolina test positive for rabies - NBC News

Pete Crow-Armstrong adds to his NL MVP case with three-homer showcase in Cubs win over Reds - CBS Sports