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• Second Georgia county finds previously uncounted votes from 2020 presidential election

  17-11-2020 23:50
  The 2,755 votes from Fayette County are not enough to flip the lead in the state from Joe Biden to President Donald Trump.
  
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• Fayetteville police search for 2 people, vehicle of interest in home invasion that left 2 dead, child injured

  17-11-2020 23:49
  Two adults were killed and a child was shot in the home invasion shooting last week.
  
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• St. Aug's basketball player inspires through writing, speaking

  17-11-2020 23:46
  
  Bre'cha Byrd was recruited as a star athlete out of Virginia to come and play basketball for the Saint Augustine's Falcons. Spend 10 minutes talking to her though, and you'll realize her mission is far bigger than just sports.
  
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• Army secretary overrules Arlington National Cemetery decision to cancel Wreaths Across America event due to COVID-19

  17-11-2020 23:40
  
  Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said Tuesday afternoon that he had overruled an earlier decision to cancel the event.
  
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• Durham man charged in hit-and-run death of Air Force veteran on Fayetteville Street

  17-11-2020 23:30
  Durham police have charged a man in connection with the hit-and-run death of an Air Force veteran on Fayetteville Street near Cook Road.
  
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• 'Big Sky' Premiere: David E. Kelley thriller set to debut on ABC

  17-11-2020 23:12
  A new ABC primetime TV series called "Big Sky" is set in a small town in Montana at a time when young women have been disappearing at local truck stops.
  
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• Biden could face a student loan mess if Trump allows pandemic relief to expire

  17-11-2020 23:06
  Student loan borrowers haven't had to make payments since March -- but that piece of federal pandemic relief is currently set to expire on December 31.
  
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• Fist bumps are dangerous, too, study shows

  17-11-2020 22:51
  
  A Chapel Hill professor who writes The People's Pharmacy column urges people to stop fist bumps and other types of contact, too.
  
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• About 25% of Wake County secondary students have an F in one or more courses during pandemic

  17-11-2020 22:25
  
  The Wake County Public School System released information on first quarter grading and attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast amid COVID-19 pandemic

  17-11-2020 22:20
  If you're planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don't have to give up the turkey, stuffing, pie and other traditional fare.
  
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• WEATHER: Clear & Cold Tonight

  17-11-2020 21:30
  It'll feel more like December over the next few mornings.
  
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• Nicholas Pinnock, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson talk season 2 of 'For Life'

  17-11-2020 21:23
  The actor and executive producer said that Aaron Wallace's fight for social justice "becomes more important" this season, especially as they tackle current events.
  
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• Gov. Cooper unveils COVID-19 county alert system, pushes counties to curb spread

  17-11-2020 21:06
  
  Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday warned North Carolinians that the unfettered spread of the novel coronavirus could result in snapping back statewide restrictions on businesses, but for now endorsed the idea of a more regional approach.
  
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• Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida

  17-11-2020 20:43
  
  Lil Wayne was charged with a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
  
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• Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan

  17-11-2020 20:32
  The new plan will accelerate troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan in Trump's final days in office.
  
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• Twitter launches 'Fleets,' temporary posts that disappear

  17-11-2020 20:17
  Twitter is adding a new feature to make temporary posts that won't flood your timeline.
  
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• Trump to order troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq: Sources

  17-11-2020 19:34
  
  The plan would run counter to military commanders' advice over the past year while still falling short of Trump's goal to end America's long wars.
  
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• Post-election: Timeline of what happens between now and Inauguration Day 2021 | WATCH LIVE

  17-11-2020 18:54
  
  You did your part in the presidential election, but a lot happens next.
  
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• Buzzards converge on Franklin County home, terrorize homeowner

  17-11-2020 18:45
  Like an unwelcome welcome committee, 10 to 20 buzzards start each morning on the roof.
  
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• Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine research

  17-11-2020 18:35
  Parton's name appears in the preliminary report on the vaccine among sponsors like the NIAID, which Dr. Anthony Fauci heads, and Emory University.
  
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• Percent of positive COVID-19 tests rises to 8.6%, highest level since end of August

  17-11-2020 18:28
  
  Here are the latest updates about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina.
  
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• North Carolina will recount votes in Supreme Court Chief Justice race decided by fewer than 400 ballots

  17-11-2020 18:17
  North Carolina will have a recount for the closest statewide race: North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice.
  
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• States plead for more federal help as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

  17-11-2020 18:01
  
  Between now and June 2022, state and local governments could be facing a shortfall or $400 billion or more by some estimates.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter CEOs pressed by Senate Judiciary Committee on election handling

  17-11-2020 17:59
  
  The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election.
  
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• Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

  17-11-2020 17:50
  Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers.
  
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• Why Big Weather isn't shaving this month: The meaning behind 'No Shave November'

  17-11-2020 17:37
  So many people have asked, "What's up with the Moustache?" It's a plea. Not for help, but for folks to get their yearly checkup.
  
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• American Medical Association recognizes racism as a threat to public health

  17-11-2020 17:20
  The association of tens of thousands of doctors has laid out a plan to work to dismantle racist policies and practices in health care.
  
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• New Orleans cancels 2021 Mardi Gras parades

  17-11-2020 17:10
  Despite the mayor cancelling large Mardi Gras public gatherings, here are a few safe alternatives to celebrate the holiday.
  
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• North Carolina town's longtime Santa Claus dies from COVID-19

  17-11-2020 16:48
  
  Wreaths and lights are hanging downtown, but one staple of the holiday season in Lincolnton won't be there.
  
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• American Medical Association recognizes racism as threat to public health

  17-11-2020 16:42
  The association of tens of thousands of doctors has laid out a plan to work to dismantle racist policies and practices in health care.
  
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• Enormous alligator spotted on Florida golf course

  17-11-2020 16:39
  QUITE A SCARE ON THE GOLF COURSE: Take a look at the enormous alligator that stopped golfers in their tracks.
  
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• Joe Biden filling out top White House team with 2020 presidential campaign vets

  17-11-2020 16:33
  People familiar with Biden's initial decisions confirmed Monday that former campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon will serve as a deputy chief of staff.
  
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• LIVE: Facebook, Twitter CEOs pressed by Senate Judiciary Committee on election handling

  17-11-2020 16:21
  
  The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter CEOs to be pressed by Senate Judiciary Committee on election handling

  17-11-2020 16:04
  
  The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election.
  
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• World's only known 100% complete T. rex skeleton to find permanent home at Raleigh museum

  17-11-2020 15:49
  An unique dinosaur find will soon be on display at a new expansion to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
  
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• 10-year-old boy battling heart problem gets behind-the-scenes tour of RDU

  17-11-2020 14:32
  A young Triangle boy and the fight for his health have taken him all over the world.
  
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• 'Dueling dinosaurs' coming to NC Museum of Natural Sciences with multimillion-dollar expansion

  17-11-2020 14:24
  
  An unique dinosaur find will soon be on display at a new expansion to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
  
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• Pepsi unveils first 2-liter bottle redesign in nearly 30 years after checking out hand sizes

  17-11-2020 13:40
  To determine the size of the new bottle, PepsiCo checked out hand size: The average hand measures between 7 and 8.6 inches, according to PepsiCo's research.
  
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• Walmart resuming standard policy for in-store returns

  17-11-2020 13:32
  
  Walmart customers who've been unable to return items during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting good news
  
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• More than 40 North Carolina counties reach 'tipping point' for COVID-19 cases, per new Harvard data

  17-11-2020 13:09
  
  Here are the latest updates about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina.
  
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• Body of Fayetteville native killed in Egypt helicopter crash returned to US

  17-11-2020 13:02
  The body of the Fayetteville man killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Egypt last week has been returned to America.
  
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• Start your holiday shopping now to avoid shipping delays from COVID-19

  17-11-2020 11:22
  Many big retailers are offering daily deals in-store and online right now, some are even rolling out weekly Black Friday deals the entire month of November. Before you buy, check online and compare to the price in the store. Sometimes the online option is cheaper.
  
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• SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station

  17-11-2020 11:03
  SpaceX's newly launched capsule with four astronauts has arrived at the International Space Station.
  
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• WEATHER: Sunny, cool and breezy

  17-11-2020 10:29
  It'll feel more like December over the next few mornings.
  
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• Sunny, Cool & Breezy

  17-11-2020 09:52
  It'll feel more like December over the next few mornings.
  
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• United Airlines begins free transatlantic coronavirus testing pilot program

  17-11-2020 06:32
  The new testing program ensures that everyone over the age of 2 will have tested negative for the virus ahead of departure on select flights.
  
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• Hurricane Iota makes landfall as Category 4 storm along Nicaraguan coast, forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge

  17-11-2020 05:20
  Iota made landfall as a Category 4 storm along the coast of Nicaragua, just 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta made landfall less than two weeks ago.
  
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• Cinnabon selling its iconic cream cheese frosting by the pint, just in time for the holidays

  17-11-2020 05:06
  Cinnabon has begun selling its signature cream cheese frosting by the pint for the first time ever.
  
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• 'Close to doubling the numbers we normally serve': Fayetteville Urban Ministry braces for holiday season amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

  17-11-2020 04:32
  A local Fayetteville nonprofit is gearing up for the holiday season. With the ongoing pandemic, the need for donations has skyrocketed since March.
  
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• 'Now is not the time to mingle': UNC lab director talks Thanksgiving gathering do's and don'ts amid COVID-19 surge

  17-11-2020 04:22
  
  Experts are cautioning people about gathering for Thanksgiving, saying a negative test doesn't mean you're clear to see those outside your immediate household.
  
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