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• 2 vaccines in use will be effective against variant of COVID-19 identified in California, Duke finds

  07-04-2021 23:53
  
  Will your vaccine protect you from rapidly spreading COVID-19 variants? Duke researchers set out to answer that question.
  
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• Biden to unveil actions on gun control, including new ATF boss

  07-04-2021 23:47
  Biden is expected to announce tighter regulations requiring buyers of so-called "ghost guns" to undergo background checks.
  
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• Marijuana possession will be legal in Virginia starting in July

  07-04-2021 23:38
  
  The governor's amendments would allow adults 21 and up to legally possess up to one ounce of cannabis without the intent to distribute beginning July 1. They would also allow the home cultivation of up to four plants per household beginning July 1.
  
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• Universities hold vaccination events as eligibility expands to teens 16 and older

  07-04-2021 23:31
  All North Carolinians 16 and older can now get their vaccine, with doctors encouraging younger people, including students, to get their shots.
  
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• Virginia lawmakers OK Northam's changes to marijuana bill

  07-04-2021 23:29
  
  The governor's amendments would allow adults 21 and up to legally possess up to one ounce of cannabis without the intent to distribute beginning July 1. They would also allow the home cultivation of up to four plants per household beginning July 1.
  
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• Durham families grieve recent gun violence, anti-violence group works to expand

  07-04-2021 23:28
  Ian Wells,15, will never know what it's like to pursue his dream of playing football for Oregon State. Saturday night in Durham, his family says he was shot and killed.
  
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• Universities hold vaccination events as eligibility expands to all adults

  07-04-2021 23:18
  All North Carolinians 16 and older can now get their vaccine, with doctors encouraging younger people, including students, to get their shots.
  
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• NC native, longtime Cary resident celebrating town's 150 years of history by developing original play

  07-04-2021 23:15
  The Town of Cary will soon see its rich history come to life on the stage in an original play created and written by North Carolina native and longtime Cary resident, Dr. Katherine Loflin.
  
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• Still Warm Thursday

  07-04-2021 23:12
  The weather remains nice but that means pollen will still be an issue tomorrow.
  
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• State of the Oscars: Diverse field highlights Academy Awards race

  07-04-2021 23:06
  Oscar nominations were announced a couple of weeks ago, a time when even the biggest stars in the world cross their fingers and try to keep calm.
  
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• Census delays add suspense for NC voters, delay billions in grants

  07-04-2021 23:01
  According to estimates, the Tar Heel State could get a 14th district because of the growing population. If North Carolina does gain a seat, it will come at the expense of a state which has had a declining population.
  
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• This NC man is fighting generational stigma to get POC to explore the great outdoors

  07-04-2021 22:58
  
  Black Folks Camp Too looks to address generational fears brought on by Jim Crow-era racial atrocities by marketing to and educating people of color.
  
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• Old Town Spring artist proves money does grow on trees!

  07-04-2021 22:40
  
  Meet the artist who believes money does grow on trees.
  
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• Allergies acting up? You're not alone. North Carolina doctor offers allergy treatment tips as pollen count soars

  07-04-2021 22:28
  
  A new report says pine and oak trees are the culprits behind the high pollen count in North Carolina causing a jump in allergist visits.
  
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• Here's how to tell if your Facebook account was one of the half billion that were breached

  07-04-2021 21:51
  More than 30 million accounts in the US were affected and the company isn't making it easy to find out if your data was included in the breach.
  
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• Allergies acting up? You're not alone. North Carolina doctors see flurry of allergy flare-ups with 'very high' pollen count

  07-04-2021 21:50
  A new report says pine and oak trees are the culprits behind the high pollen count in North Carolina causing a jump in allergist visits.
  
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• 'We failed the test' of COVID-19, says human rights champion

  07-04-2021 21:43
  
  "What we found is that the victims of COVID...were primarily among the most disenfranchised and vulnerable groups," Agnès Callamard said.
  
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• Biden open to compromise on infrastructure plan, but not inaction

  07-04-2021 21:34
  President Joe Biden last week proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in the corporate tax rate to 28%.
  
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• Derek Chauvin trial live coverage: Ex-cop never took knee off George Floyd's neck, expert says

  07-04-2021 21:33
  
  A use-of-force trainer testified Tuesday that officers aren't trained to use their legs or knees on somebody's neck.
  
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• Rapper will.i.am is selling a smart face mask for $299 -- check it out

  07-04-2021 20:58
  The XUPERMASK has fans, air filters, Bluetooth connectivity, LED lights, noise canceling audio, microphone capabilities, seven hours of battery life and an earbud docking system.
  
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• Target to spend more than $2 billion on Black-owned businesses

  07-04-2021 20:56
  Target has pledged to spend more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses over the next four years. The money will be used to add more products from Black-owned suppliers to store shelves.
  
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• Cellist Aijee Evans will blow you away with her street performances

  07-04-2021 20:29
  
  Aijee Evans started street performing in Philadelphia when she was just 14-year-old.
  
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• White House weighs in on requiring COVID-19 'vaccine passports'

  07-04-2021 19:59
  
  The White House is weighing in the contentious topic of whether people will be required to carry so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof they have been immunized against COVID-19.
  
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• Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia thought to be Alzheimer's, family says

  07-04-2021 19:26
  Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, has been diagnosed with dementia thought to be Alzheimer's, his family announced Wednesday.
  
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• "Everything's Gonna Be Okay" Star Kayla Cromer Celebrates Extraordinary Individuals with Autism

  07-04-2021 18:55
  
  Kayla Cromer is an actress with autism who plays Matilda on the Freeform show, "Everything's Gonna Be Okay."
  
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• Bezos endorses President Biden's infrastructure plan, says Amazon supports corporate tax rate hike

  07-04-2021 18:55
  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has endorsed President Joe Biden's focus on building up the country's infrastructure and said the company even supports a corporate tax rate hike to help pay for it.
  
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• Delaware State Trooper gifts 9-year-old new basketball sneakers

  07-04-2021 18:53
  
  In a story we could all use more of, an Instagram video depicting the bond between Delaware state trooper Joshua Morris and a Wilmington fourth-grader Ra'kir Allen went viral earlier this year.
  
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• China warns Washington not to boycott 2022 Winter Olympics

  07-04-2021 18:28
  Human rights groups have urged a boycott or other measures to call attention to accusations of Chinese abuses against Uyghurs, Tibetans and residents of Hong Kong.
  
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• Crew evacuated as Dutch cargo ship risks sinking off Norway

  07-04-2021 18:09
  
  Video from the scene showed how the Norwegian Rescue Coordination Center evacuated some of the ship's 12 crew members by helicopters after they had jumped into the sea.
  
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• Kim Kardashian West is officially a billionaire, says Forbes

  07-04-2021 18:01
  
  The magazine said West's booming businesses, KKW Beauty and Skims, helped put her over the top to achieve the billionaire benchmark.
  
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• Tom Brady opens up about Super Bowl, marriage and future in NFL

  07-04-2021 17:50
  
  "I was always kind of motivated by people that say 'you can't do it.' You know, 'you're not good enough, you're not fast enough, not big enough, you're not good enough arm,'" Brady told "GMA."
  
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• Biden administration makes pitch for higher business taxes amid infrastructure plan push

  07-04-2021 17:41
  President Joe Biden last week proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in the corporate tax rate to 28%.
  
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• Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects for at least 6 months: Study

  07-04-2021 17:31
  
  The report Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine echoes what Pfizer said last week about its vaccine, which works in a similar way.
  
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• Taylor Swift surprise releases second 'From the Vault' song, 'Mr. Perfectly Fine'

  07-04-2021 17:21
  Taylor Swift has released a surprise new song, "Mr. Perfectly Fine," before the Friday debut of "Fearless (Taylor's Version)," which is a re-recording of her 2008 album.
  
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• A chance to 'rise': St. Louis elects 1st Black female mayor

  07-04-2021 17:16
  
  MAKING HISTORY: St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones has been elected as the city's first Black female mayor.
  
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• Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, EU agency says

  07-04-2021 16:59
  The European Medicines Agency described the clots as "very rare" side effects, saying the benefits of the shot still outweigh risks.
  
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• Money Does Grow on Trees!

  07-04-2021 16:50
  
  Meet the artist who believes money does grow on trees.
  
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• Car rental shortage affecting summer travel plans and budgets

  07-04-2021 16:29
  Trying to book a trip and can't find a rental car? You aren't alone. Here's how the pandemic caused less cars and higher prices.
  
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• 2 finds in North Carolina offer answer to mystery surrounding the Lost Colony

  07-04-2021 16:03
  This could put an end to one of the most fascinating mysteries in American history.
  
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• National Geographic kicking off Earth Day with free virtual concert special on April 21

  07-04-2021 15:09
  
  Travel expert Jessica Nabongo, the first documented Black woman to have traveled to every country in the world, will host Nat Geo's Earth Day Eve 2021.
  
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• Spring has sprung and powerline fishermen are back on Chicago's lakefront!

  07-04-2021 14:32
  
  Powerline fishing is a tradition for many in the Chicagoland area. Once spring comes around, powerline fishermen can be found on the lakefront.
  
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• New Durham restaurant to open with free sound-proof podcast studio

  07-04-2021 14:07
  The couple behind Kingfisher Cocktail Bar is working on a new venture.
  
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• Derek Chauvin trial live coverage: Parade of police officers reject ex-cop's actions in restraining George Floyd

  07-04-2021 13:01
  A use-of-force trainer testified Tuesday that officers aren't trained to use their legs or knees on somebody's neck.
  
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• Looking for a job? North Carolina Ferry Division is hiring

  07-04-2021 12:38
  HELP WANTED.
  
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• Why is the COVID-19 pandemic causing a ketchup shortage?

  07-04-2021 05:41
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shortage of one of America's favorite condiments: ketchup.
  
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• Fayetteville staple Buddy's BBQ closing doors for good after 75 years

  07-04-2021 04:23
  
  After 75 years of being a Fayetteville staple, Buddy's BBQ is closing its doors for good.
  
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• Aaron Rodgers practices for 'Jeopardy!' guest host job as intensely as he does for day job on football field

  07-04-2021 03:03
  Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future is in "Jeopardy!" No, not his football future...he is hosting America's favorite quiz show for the next two weeks. It's a role he slipped into with ease.
  
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• Raleigh launching text-message system for downtown residents

  07-04-2021 02:34
  The text messages would be sent to businesses and residents to notify them of protests or other events and will be linked to a webpage providing additional information.
  
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• Best Friends open New Jersey-inspired deli in SoCal

  07-04-2021 01:42
  
  Three best friends from New Jersey opened Ggiata Delicatessen in Los Angeles. The shop features Italian-style deli sandwiches.
  
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• 'Running away from the problem': Durham police chief's possible departure for Memphis draws mixed reaction from residents

  07-04-2021 00:33
  
  The mother of Durham man abducted in 2018 argued Chief Davis' potential departure for Memphis is her running away from solving the city's problems.
  
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