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• Meet the teen chef sensation who's now a sous-chef at a Long Island restaurant

  23-02-2021 23:57
  
  It is not every day you see an 18-year-old behind the line at a successful restaurant, but for Long Island's Madison Bender, it is where she was destined to be.
  
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• Eco Artists Make Mother Nature Their Canvas

  23-02-2021 23:49
  
  Kapu Collective brings awareness to environmental issues with stunning art installations.
  
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• Meredith College students allege professor used N-word in class

  23-02-2021 23:31
  Meredith College is under fire after some students say their racism concerns were not addressed.
  
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• Tweet sparks generosity that becomes Helping Hands

  23-02-2021 23:20
  
  Inglewood's Helping Hands was created to help assist those going through hard times, and has turned into a much-needed resource, especially during the pandemic.
  
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• "He was a man of the people:" Parishioners mourn Clayton priest who passed away from COVID-19

  23-02-2021 23:20
  
  "He was able to relate to people in their brokenness. He was able to relate to people in their struggles. And I think that's what made him very authentic."
  
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• 'Nomadland' review: One of the year's best films

  23-02-2021 23:07
  "Nomadland" has earned top prize at film festivals in Berlin and Toronto, and the movie has four nominations going into next weekend's Golden Globe Awards.
  
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• Shooting ends with car hitting gas pump in Durham

  23-02-2021 23:03
  Durham police are investigating a shooting and crash that ended with a car hitting a gas pump Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Kidney For Katrina: Mom in need of transplant spreads message while raising awareness

  23-02-2021 22:52
  
  Katrina Paschall was diagnosed in 2006 with chronic kidney disease and has been on dialysis since August 2017.
  
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• Tiger Woods' career: Timeline of memorable moments leading to golf legend's car accident

  23-02-2021 22:47
  In June 2000, Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by 15 shots, the largest margin in major championship history.
  
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• Board leaders of Texas' grid operator ERCOT resign after winter storm outages

  23-02-2021 22:32
  All of the board directors stepping down, which included Chairwoman Sally Talberg, live outside of Texas, which only intensified criticism of ERCOT.
  
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• Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer hospitalized with leg injuries after wreck in Los Angeles County

  23-02-2021 21:57
  
  Tiger Woods was suffered leg injuries in a single vehicle rollover crash in Los Angeles Tuesday morning, authorities and his manager said.
  
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• WEATHER: Springtime Warmth Tomorrow

  23-02-2021 21:19
  Temperatures will rise into the 60s and 70s tomorrow.
  
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• Tiger Woods hospitalized with leg injuries after car crash in Los Angeles County; 'jaws of life' used for rescue

  23-02-2021 21:16
  
  Tiger Woods was suffered leg injuries in a single vehicle rollover crash in Los Angeles Tuesday morning, authorities and his manager said.
  
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• Tiger Woods taken to hospital following car crash in Los Angeles County; 'jaws of life' used for rescue

  23-02-2021 21:07
  
  Tiger Woods was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash in Los Angeles Tuesday morning
  
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• From skater to chef, new passion leads to popular taqueria

  23-02-2021 20:54
  
  When Jonathan Perez hurt his back in a car accident, he had to give up his first passion, skateboarding. Soon after, he found his next calling and became a chef.
  
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• Christine Johnson McPhail succeeds late husband as Saint Augustine's University president

  23-02-2021 20:23
  
  The Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that after a nationwide search, Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail will become the university's 13th president effective Wednesday, filling the position left vacant when her husband died in October.
  
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• Mugshot released of 'El Chapo's 31-year-old wife after arrest; US judge orders her to remain temporarily jailed

  23-02-2021 20:15
  A federal judge has ordered the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to remain temporarily jailed after she was arrested and accused of helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar cartel.
  
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• 79-year-old Calif. man makes 1st-ever snow angel in Oklahoma

  23-02-2021 20:07
  "Today his wish came true!" Staff at an assisted-living facility helped 79-year-old Edward Trejo make his first-ever snow angel.
  
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• Mugshot released of 'El Chapo's 31-year-old wife after arrest in Virginia; judge orders her to remain temporarily jailed

  23-02-2021 19:53
  A federal judge has ordered the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to remain temporarily jailed after she was arrested and accused of helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar cartel.
  
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• Mugshot released of 31-year-old wife of 'El Chapo' following arrest in Virginia on drug trafficking charges

  23-02-2021 19:17
  Emma Coronel Aispuro, a 31-year-old former beauty queen, was arrested in Virginia and is expected to appear in federal court in Washington.
  
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• This brewer is the 1st Black woman in PA to have a signature beer after launching French Toast Ale

  23-02-2021 19:03
  
  Charisse McGill turned her Philly famous French toast bites into a beer, and made state history in the process.
  
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• Philadelphia man shoveling snow to raise funds for Team I Hate Cancer charity

  23-02-2021 18:57
  It's a family effort, and the Walshs are doing their part to fight cancer by shoveling driveways and sidewalks around Philadlephia.
  
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• DPAC releases upcoming Broadway schedule; Hamilton, some other shows postponed to 2022

  23-02-2021 18:41
  Will Broadway shows return to DPAC this year? The theater is making plans in hopes that they do.
  
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• President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to visit Houston on Friday, following winter storm

  23-02-2021 18:33
  The president said he doesn't want to be a burden, as communities struggle to recover from last week's winter storm.
  
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• NCDMV hosts drive through job fair in Rocky Mount

  23-02-2021 18:31
  NCDMV is looking to fill 85 open positions at its new headquarters.
  
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• COVID relief bill with 3rd stimulus check poised for House floor vote

  23-02-2021 18:29
  The$1.9 trillion package includes $1,400 direct checks to many Americans, an increase in the child tax credit and more money for vaccine distribution.
  
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• Philadelphia gets its first urban winery with Mural City Cellars

  23-02-2021 18:24
  
  They make five varieties of wine and source all of their grapes from small growers in a 300-mile radius.
  
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• 'By the grace of God' no one hurt in train crash and explosion, Texas sheriff says

  23-02-2021 18:16
  Video captured Tuesday morning showed a large fire and tower of smoke where a train and 18-wheeler collided in central Texas.
  
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• This brewer is the 1st Black woman to have a signature beer after launching French Toast Ale

  23-02-2021 18:08
  
  Charisse McGill turned her Philly famous French toast bites into a beer, and made state history in the process.
  
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• 'El Chapo's' wife to appear in DC court after arrest for allegedly helping drug kingpin run criminal empire

  23-02-2021 18:06
  Emma Coronel Aispuro, a 31-year-old former beauty queen, was arrested in Virginia and is expected to appear in federal court in Washington.
  
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• Kpelle Design creates inspiring women's jewelry with roots in West Africa

  23-02-2021 18:00
  
  "We know there's a lot of Black Americans that don't know where they come from. That's what I want people who wear my jewelry to feel. Feel like this is familiar, like this feels like home."
  
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• Philadelphia Rapper Chill Moody wants you to appreciate the 'Nice Things' with new kombucha

  23-02-2021 17:51
  
  The kombucha falls under Chill's lifestyle brand, Nice Things, and is meant to introduce people to a healthier lifestyle and appreciate the things they have in life.
  
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• Security officials cast blame for January 6 failures during Capitol insurrection

  23-02-2021 17:49
  Testifying publicly for the first time about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, former security officials say that bad intelligence was to blame for the disastrous failure to anticipate the violent intentions of the mob.
  
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• Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy with 6 legs, is beating the odds

  23-02-2021 17:39
  Skipper is a newborn Aussie- border collie mix with six legs, and she's being called a "miracle."
  
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• Congress hears from former security officials about U.S. Capitol siege failures

  23-02-2021 17:01
  Testifying publicly for the first time about the Jan. 6 insurrection, former security officials are poised to cast blame on the Pentagon, the intelligence community and each other for the disastrous failure to anticipate the violent intentions of the mob and defend the Capitol.
  
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• Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers engaged to Shailene Woodley, actress confirms

  23-02-2021 16:04
  Shailene Woodley confirmed her engagement to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers Monday on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
  
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• Johnson & Johnson says it will be able to provide 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of March

  23-02-2021 15:37
  U.S. health regulators are still reviewing the safety and effectiveness of the shot and a decision to allow its emergency use is expected later this week.
  
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• Deputy rescues missing 13-year-old girl who was lured to Florida motel room by older man

  23-02-2021 14:46
  "I was extremely angry. I have daughters, and the thought of my daughter being in that situation got me extremely angry," the deputy said.
  
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• Deputy rescues missing 13-year-old girl from Florida motel room with older man she met online

  23-02-2021 14:33
  
  "I was extremely angry. I have daughters, and the thought of my daughter being in that situation got me extremely angry," the deputy said.
  
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• SoCal actress guest stars on 'The Good Doctor,' proudly spreads motto of acceptance, inclusion

  23-02-2021 14:31
  The resident of Southern California's Manhattan Beach, who has Down syndrome, took a trip to Vancouver recently to guest star on the ABC drama series "The Good Doctor".
  
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• Congress to hear from former security officials about U.S. Capitol siege failures

  23-02-2021 13:27
  Congress is set to hear from former U.S. Capitol security officials for the first time about the massive law enforcement failures on Jan. 6, the day a violent mob laid siege to the building and interrupted the presidential electoral count.
  
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• Multi-county police chase ends in crash off Interstate 87 outside Raleigh

  23-02-2021 13:24
  A police chase through multiple counties ended in a crash on Tuesday morning.
  
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• 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded, Boeing says

  23-02-2021 13:22
  Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this past weekend.
  
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• Chief of Cherokee Nation asks Jeep to stop using tribe's name: 'It's time to retire use of Native American names'

  23-02-2021 11:43
  "I think we're in a day and age in this country where it's time for both corporations and team sports to retire the use of Native American names, images and mascots from their products, team jerseys and sports in general," Chuck Hoskin, Jr., principal chief of the Cherokee Nation said.
  
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• Before you book that spring break trip, here is what you need to know

  23-02-2021 11:14
  Don't get swindled out of your hard-earned money when planning your getaway this year.
  
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• A Taste of Spring

  23-02-2021 10:02
  After morning fog, the sunshine, and westerly winds, will push temps into the 60s.
  
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• California Fire Department rolls out pink engine to support cancer fighters

  23-02-2021 02:22
  
  VEHICLE OF HOPE: California fire engine sends off cancer survivor to celebrate her last cancer treatment
  
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• Woman spends free time driving donations to people in need

  23-02-2021 01:57
  
  A woman in Central California is spending all of her free time taking donated items to people in need, including farmworkers.
  
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• Robocall relief on the way? North Carolina attorney general says summer program seeks to curb 'out of control' robocalls

  23-02-2021 01:46
  
  North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein says robocalls are "out of control" and says a program coming this summer aims to help curb the issue.
  
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• Durham's Hayti community: A Black business mecca crushed by empty promises reckons with the past

  23-02-2021 01:15
  Durham's Hayti community was once the economic and cultural lifeblood of Black Durham. The Durham Freeway left it in ruins.
  
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