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dns resolution only works with external dns fails if uses server2012r2 as dns

server 2012r2 is the only domain controller, teamed NICs, been operating fine for 2 years,  2 days ago nslookup 8.8.8.8 fails with cannot resolve host.  I can successfully ping 8.8.8.8, or anything else.  google.com webpage will load, duckduckgo.com webpage will load, but any other website fails with server not found.  The day this started, some phones were replaced, and 2 data drops were repaired.  Phone service is provided by Centurylink and internet provided by satellite (wildblue).
When I arrived onsite I noticed the server network profile was private not domain, I rebooted and came back as domain profile.   Firewall for domain is off.  
At a workstation if hard code dns to 8.8.8.8 any website will load.
Swapped out fortigate router  (60d) with a linksys e1000 same issue.
Temporarily disabled antivirus, still have issue
On server dcdiag /test:dns fails on 1 root hints server; all other test pass; can't add forwarder 8.8.8.8 because it can't resolve
Carbonite works and backs up, remote access works, update for antivirus fails
fortigate- installed latest firmware, will return and install tomorrow.  If still have issue, any suggestion on what to try next?
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Using steps above  (deleted zone and recreated) my dcdiag /test:dns is clean all test pass no errors, still can't load any webpages.  Carbonite works and is backing up to cloud.  Network connection shows connected to internet.  nslookup 8.8.8.8 failes   nslookup returns that my 2012 server is the dns; firewall is off
Any other suggestions?
I left for lunch, came back and I can load webpages; all is working fine, nslookup 8.8.8.8 works
Hopefully will continue to work
It has been over 24 hours no dns issues.  I think deleting the forward zones was the solution.
Sounds Great! Congrats!