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• Suspect arrested in Corona movie theater shooting during showing of 'The Forever Purge'

  28-07-2021 23:54
  A suspect has been arrested in the deadly movie theater shooting in Corona that left Rylee Goodrich dead and a TikTok influencer on life support.
  
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• 'My heart has been to help people': 600 Durham kids set to get free shoes

  28-07-2021 23:50
  Sherard Johnson, a former teacher at Neal Middle School, started Project 300 to make sure underprivileged children in Durham are ready to put their best foot forward.
  
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• As the Delta variant causes a surge in cases, how prepared are North Carolina hospitals?

  28-07-2021 23:37
  As the Delta variant continues to permeate, hospitals and health systems in North Carolina are keenly aware of the potential for an influx of patients.
  
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• How to keep your energy bill low when temps are high

  28-07-2021 23:35
  Duke Energy says the highest bills are seen between the summer months of July and August. Here are a few tips to lower your bill and save money.
  
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• 'It's great to see': Sales of engagement rings are soaring

  28-07-2021 23:16
  "Since COVID, a lot of couples have taken things in perspective and realized maybe that sometimes life is short and fragile and they might want to get going on their relationship."
  
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• ZZ Top bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72

  28-07-2021 22:58
  According to a post published on the band's Instagram page, the iconic Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston.
  
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• Delta variant leading to rising hospitalizations in North Carolina

  28-07-2021 22:58
  
  WakeMed said more than 92 percent of COVID inpatients are unvaccinated and that the Delta variant is responsible for a spike in cases.
  
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• Some Triangle businesses reinstate mask mandate as COVID cases surge

  28-07-2021 22:54
  Triangle businesses are back to asking customers to wear face coverings within their stores following the CDC's recommendation that even fully-vaccinated people should wear masks indoors.
  
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• Knott's Berry Farm celebrates 100 years with new giant food

  28-07-2021 22:53
  
  Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating its 100th anniversary offering gigantic-sized foods such as Xcelerator the Burger, Proud Bird and Super Fun Bun.
  
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• Black-owned Chicago bakery Schweet Cheesecake is 'close to perfection'

  28-07-2021 22:49
  
  Black-owned business, Schweet Cheesecake, makes a difference in its community by fostering economic growth in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
  
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• Triangle businesses reinstate mask mandate as COVID cases surge

  28-07-2021 22:41
  Triangle businesses are back to asking customers to wear face coverings within their stores following the CDC's recommendation that even fully-vaccinated people should wear masks indoors.
  
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• Texas Deputy AG calls Simone Biles a 'childish national embarrassment' for Olympics exit

  28-07-2021 22:11
  The 24-year-old Olympian said she was removing herself from the team's finals to focus on her mental health, but not everyone was as supportive.
  
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• Indianapolis FedEx shooter wanted to 'demonstrate his masculinity,' was not racially motivated: FBI

  28-07-2021 21:49
  
  The FBI said 19-year-old Brandon Scott Hole used the April attack as an act of "suicidal murder"
  
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• Tomorrow will be hottest day of the year

  28-07-2021 21:17
  The next few days will be extremely hot.
  
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• President Biden woos working class with new 'buy American' efforts during visit to Pa. plant

  28-07-2021 21:15
  President Biden checked out half-built big rigs and chatted up workers at a Mack Trucks plant in the Lehigh Valley. His visit to the facility comes as his administration pushes new "buy American" efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
  
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• ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies at 72

  28-07-2021 21:05
  According to a post published on the band's Instagram page, Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston.
  
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• At Pennsylvania Mack plant, President Biden checks out big rigs, chats up workers

  28-07-2021 20:52
  President Biden checked out half-built big rigs and chatted up workers at a Mack Trucks plant in the Lehigh Valley. His visit to the facility comes as his administration pushes new "buy American" efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
  
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• Panthers coach Matt Rhule talks one-on-one with ABC11 after Panthers first training camp practice

  28-07-2021 20:46
  Matt Rhule talks to ABC11 sports reporter and anchor Bridget Condon after day one of training camp about Sam Darnold, rookie Jaycee Horn and his bucket hat not fitting.
  
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• How to watch livestream of Lollapalooza 2021 on Hulu

  28-07-2021 20:30
  Headliners Tyler, the Creator, Post Malone and Foo Fighters are among the acts currently scheduled to be streamed on Hulu.
  
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• Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth to executive produce star-studded Stand Up to Cancer telecast

  28-07-2021 20:07
  
  Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong, Tran Ho and Sofia Vergara will co-host the telecast, which you can watch Aug. 21 on ABC.
  
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• Orange County mother, son flower delivery business seeks help expanding

  28-07-2021 19:40
  An Orange County mother and son duo are seeking help to expand their flower delivery business.
  
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• Infrastructure bill: Senate negotiators say they've reached deal on $1 trillion plan

  28-07-2021 19:34
  
  The outcome will set the stage for the next debate over Biden's much more ambitious $3.5 trillion spending package.
  
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• Video shows New York police officer rescue raccoon with head stuck in can

  28-07-2021 19:32
  They had to chase the animal a few minutes before they finally caught it and freed it from the can.
  
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• President Biden visits Pennsylvania in effort to connect with blue-collar workers

  28-07-2021 19:21
  President Biden will tour the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack Trucks, a chance to touch base with the plant's 2,500 workers, a majority of whom are unionized.
  
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• Pop-up storms could bring damaging wind and hail today

  28-07-2021 19:18
  We're in First Alert Mode as the severe weather risk for much of central North Carolina has been raised to a level 2 for Wednesday.
  
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• Raleigh firefighters get award for going beyond the call of duty

  28-07-2021 19:02
  A pair of Raleigh firefighters went the extra mile to help a woman who lost her most valued possessions in a New Year's Eve fire.
  
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• Park in a Truck transforms Philly's vacant lots into beautiful parks

  28-07-2021 18:58
  Park in a Truck gives communities the opportunity to design and maintain and build their own park
  
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• 75% of US population to see temperatures above 90 degrees during heat wave: Meteorologist

  28-07-2021 18:40
  Approximately 32 million people will swelter above 100°, meteorologists say.
  
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• West Chester Railroad offers a summer ride unlike any other

  28-07-2021 18:31
  
  A fun summer picnic with the family is just one train ride away on the West Chester Railroad!
  
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• 'I (love) being white' stickers placed on cars, in bathroom at Cary Mexican restaurants

  28-07-2021 18:26
  The man suspected of placing the stickers has been arrested and faces charges of ethnic intimidation.
  
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• Fully vaccinated Americans can soon travel to the UK

  28-07-2021 16:39
  
  Currently, only people who have been vaccinated in Britain can skip 10 days of quarantine when arriving from Europe or North America.
  
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• New Pfizer data suggests 3rd COVID vaccine dose 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant

  28-07-2021 15:57
  
  The data have not yet been peer-reviewed or published.
  
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• Texas woman charged with murder in 1984 shaken baby case after victim recently died

  28-07-2021 15:45
  Terry McKirchy was a 22-year-old babysitter who served only a light sentence for shaking a then-5-month-old years ago. Now, she's charged with murder in the case.
  
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• It will feel like 100+ degrees today; Thursday expected to be hottest day of the year so far

  28-07-2021 15:42
  The next few days will be extremely hot.
  
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• DOJ declines to back Rep. Mo Brooks in lawsuit for role in allegedly inciting Capitol riot

  28-07-2021 15:19
  
  Brooks wasn't acting within the scope of the duties of his office, the DOJ said.
  
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• 21-year-old Holly Springs diver wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

  28-07-2021 14:59
  
  Incredible work. Andrew Capobianco almost didn't qualify, and now he's bringing home a silver medal!!!
  
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• USA makes swim history in Tokyo; Katie Ledecky wins 1st women's 1,500 freestyle

  28-07-2021 14:49
  
  The 1,500-meter freestyle had previously only been available to men at the Olympics.
  
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• Gov. Roy Cooper reviewing new CDC mask guidance as Delta variant drives increase in COVID-19 cases

  28-07-2021 14:32
  
  New federal mask guidance could result in changes to the rules in North Carolina.
  
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• 'You're killing me, bro': 2 Colorado officers arrested after 1 hits suspect with gun, chokes him

  28-07-2021 14:26
  Video showed the officer using his pistol to beat a man he was trying to take into custody, choking him and threatening to kill him/
  
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• Biden to announce COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all federal employees: Sources

  28-07-2021 13:59
  
  His comment came on the same day the CDC changed its masking recommendation.
  
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• Rev. Drumwright trial stemming from 2020 voting march begins Wednesday

  28-07-2021 13:31
  Rev. Drumwright was arrested on felony charges connected to a peaceful voting march that deputies deemed unsafe and illegal and used pepper spray to break up.
  
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• Sparked by pandemic, homeschooling surges across the country and in North Carolina

  28-07-2021 12:43
  Homeschooling rates have surged in North Carolina, as they have nationally.
  
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• At least 20 people report jellyfish stings over just 2 days at Emerald Isle

  28-07-2021 12:42
  There was a rash of jellyfish stings over the weekend at one popular NC beach.
  
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• McCormick and Frank's RedHot seasoning recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

  28-07-2021 12:21
  
  Check your pantry; three different seasonings are being voluntarily recalled due to a salmonella risk.
  
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• It will feel like 100+ degrees today as hottest temperatures of the year begin

  28-07-2021 11:38
  
  The next few days will be extremely hot.
  
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• Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition at Tokyo Summer Games

  28-07-2021 10:41
  Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
  
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• Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition at Tokyo Olympics

  28-07-2021 09:17
  Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
  
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• Bob Odenkirk hospitalized after collapsing on set of 'Better Call Saul'

  28-07-2021 06:37
  
  Bob Odenkirk was taken to a hospital after collapsing on the set of "Better Call Saul" in New Mexico Tuesday, a source told Eyewitness News.
  
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• Mental health experts applaud Simone Biles' tough decision at Tokyo Games

  28-07-2021 05:26
  Some are calling Simone Biles a role model for prioritizing her mental health.
  
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• Some Wake County parents OK with masks as long as kids can be in class

  28-07-2021 05:20
  "If wearing a mask is what it takes to keep my daughter in school, so be it."
  
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