Durham news

• Cost of HIV prevention drugs remain high for many despite efforts to fix the problem

  06-08-2021 23:49
  "When you have to decide between food and PrEP, a lot of times, most people are going to choose food, right?"
  
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• Wake County leading research into COVID-19 booster trials

  06-08-2021 23:48
  Once again the Triangle is on the cutting edge of research in the war against the pandemic as Wake Research conducts trials across the nation.
  
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• 'The best person in the world': Mother devastated after death of Raeford Air Force member in Kuwait

  06-08-2021 23:47
  It's going to take some time for Euniceteen Diggs to accept the fact that her phone won't ring at 3 a.m. anymore.
  
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• 3,700 pounds of fireworks taken from Hillsborough home to be destroyed

  06-08-2021 23:44
  Emergency crews are set to destroy 3,700 pounds of fireworks from a home in Hillsborough.
  
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• Arrest made in April death of 18-year-old found inside car in Durham

  06-08-2021 23:43
  Jonathan Earl Shaw, 18, was charged with murder in the April 5 death of 18-year-old Joshua Garner.
  
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• Raleigh 12-year-old wins U.S. Kids World Golf Championship in Pinehurst with 11 under par

  06-08-2021 23:14
  She beat more than 100 others invited to play from around the globe.
  
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• NC changes guidelines on students quarantining after COVID-19 exposure

  06-08-2021 22:53
  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has modified its guidance on quarantining students.
  
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• State changes guidelines on students quarantining

  06-08-2021 22:26
  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has modified its guidance on quarantining students.
  
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• 'American Horror Story'-themed bakery serves up terrifying treats for fans

  06-08-2021 21:51
  FX is celebrating "American Horror Stories" and "American Horror Story: Double Feature" with the AHS Night Bites Bakery pop-up serving themed cookies.
  
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• American Idol auditions are open

  06-08-2021 21:39
  
  Auditions are open for the next American Idol.
  
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• A 50/50 Weekend

  06-08-2021 21:21
  Level 1/5 Risk of Severe Storms Tomorrow.
  
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• People from across US offer 81-year-old 'River Dave' new home after cabin fire, eviction, jail

  06-08-2021 20:53
  
  "River Dave" has been inundated with offers from as far away as California for a new place to live.
  
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• Every day is Veterans Day at this military-themed café

  06-08-2021 20:38
  
  This veteran started a military-themed café to honor his fellow men and women serving their country.
  
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• 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl speaks out after being bitten by shark in Ocean City, Maryland

  06-08-2021 20:37
  Jordan Prushinsk was swimming with her family when she limped out of the water bleeding from the leg. "I thought I picked up a horseshoe crab and hit against my shins," she said.
  
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• Unvaccinated COVID-19 survivors twice as likely to get reinfected, study shows

  06-08-2021 20:23
  Growing laboratory evidence shows that vaccines offer an important boost to natural immunity.
  
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• Meghan McCain marks last day on 'The View' with low-key goodbye

  06-08-2021 20:04
  She joked that she wanted to apologize to show producer Brian Teta "for making his blood pressure rise as much as I did."
  
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• New Jersey gym owner pleads guilty to assaulting officer in Jan. 6 riot

  06-08-2021 19:39
  Scott Fairlamb is the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot.
  
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• Raleigh zebra cobra owner must give up his snakes, pay $13,000 after plea deal

  06-08-2021 19:25
  The 21-year-old who owned the venomous snake that escaped into a Raleigh neighborhood cannot own any snakes for a year.
  
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• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally revs back bigger, despite delta variant

  06-08-2021 19:09
  
  The rally, which starts Friday, has become a haven for those eager to escape coronavirus precautions.
  
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• Raleigh zebra cobra owner gets probation, must pay $13,000 after plea deal

  06-08-2021 18:56
  The 21-year-old who owned the venomous snake that escaped into a Raleigh neighborhood earlier in the summer pleaded guilty Friday.
  
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• Utility truck slams into building on Person Street in Fayetteville

  06-08-2021 18:26
  
  A utility truck crashed into a building in Fayetteville on Friday morning.
  
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• 1,500 pounds of fireworks taken from Hillsborough home to be destroyed

  06-08-2021 18:23
  Emergency crews are set to destroy 1,500 pounds of fireworks from a home in Hillsborough.
  
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• Appeals court upholds murder conviction of ex-Dallas officer

  06-08-2021 18:07
  Amber Guyger will keep serving her 10-year prison sentence for the fatal 2018 shooting of her neighbor in his home.
  
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• Rep. Ralph Norman, 1 of 3 GOP lawmaker suing Pelosi over mask rule, says he has COVID

  06-08-2021 17:58
  
  The GOP lawmakers are seeking a determination that their $500 fines -- issued because they went maskless-- are unconstitutional.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo accuser files complaint with police, 1st in attorney general report to do so

  06-08-2021 17:44
  A former New York State employee has filed a complaint against Gov. Andrew Cuomo with the Albany County Sheriff's Department, a spokeswoman told ABC News.
  
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• Military-themed café where every day is Veterans Day

  06-08-2021 17:25
  
  This veteran started a military-themed café to honor his fellow men and women serving their country.
  
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• About 2M dehumidifiers recalled in US due to overheating, catching fire

  06-08-2021 17:18
  RECALL ALERT: New Widetech is aware of 107 incidents of the recalled dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching fire.
  
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• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis feuds with Joe Biden's White House as COVID cases rise

  06-08-2021 15:55
  
  It didn't take much for the White House to set Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis off.
  
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• 11-month-old with COVID sent to hospital 150 miles away due to lack of bed space in Houston

  06-08-2021 15:21
  "The emergency rooms at the major children's hospitals here in Houston, the largest medical center in the world, are extremely crowded."
  
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• 6 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash; 5 victims from Holland America Line cruise

  06-08-2021 15:08
  
  The five passengers on the flight were from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam.
  
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• 'The ICU is completely filled:' COVID surge taking a toll on frontline workers

  06-08-2021 14:54
  "Some people have expressed, 'My gosh, I can't believe I didn't take this seriously.' People have shown regret.'"
  
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• How service members are reacting to potential military vaccine mandate

  06-08-2021 14:51
  
  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said he is working expeditiously to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for military personnel.
  
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• July jobs report: US employers added 943,000 jobs despite COVID cases, worker shortages

  06-08-2021 14:34
  
  The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%.
  
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• FDA expected to recommend COVID booster shots for immunocompromised Americans within weeks: Source

  06-08-2021 14:33
  The recommendation is expected by early September, a government official said.
  
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• FDA expected to recommend COVID booster shoots for immunocompromised Americans within weeks: Source

  06-08-2021 14:19
  The recommendation is expected by early September, a government official said.
  
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• 'I almost died': Video shows San Diego deputy's near-death experience from fentanyl exposure

  06-08-2021 14:13
  "I'm Deputy David Faiivae and I almost died of a fentanyl overdose."
  
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• Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for photos of child sexual abuse

  06-08-2021 14:09
  
  Researchers say the tool could be put to other purposes such as government surveillance of dissidents or protesters.
  
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• July jobs report: US likely enjoyed burst of job growth, despite COVID cases, worker shortages

  06-08-2021 13:55
  The Labor Department's July jobs report is expected to show that the United States added more than 860,000 jobs in July.
  
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• United Airlines to require COVID vaccinations for all US-based employees

  06-08-2021 13:45
  It is the first major U.S. carrier to mandate vaccines for all employees.
  
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• Venomous 6-foot snake escapes home in Texas, puts busy neighborhood on high alert

  06-08-2021 13:16
  Been there; done that. We know how you feel, Texas.
  
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• $100 cash cards run out as demand for COVID-19 vaccine spikes in North Carolina

  06-08-2021 12:23
  
  As COVID-19 cases spike among unvaccinated, some hold outs decide it's time to get the shot.
  
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• Fireworks stockpile to be destroyed in Orange County rock quarry

  06-08-2021 11:41
  Emergency crews will be blowing up fireworks today in Hillsborough.
  
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• Increasing clouds, late-day showers

  06-08-2021 09:57
  The first weekend in August starts off on a wet note.
  
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• Armed and dangerous chase ends with shooting suspect arrest in Johnston County, police say

  06-08-2021 05:00
  A Smithfield shooting suspect was arrested Thursday evening following an armed and dangerous chase, Kenly police said.
  
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• Raleigh woman has change of heart, gets vaccinated against COVID-19

  06-08-2021 04:54
  "You need to get the shot but when you're comfortable and ready... We're trying to protect everyone else but I also need to do what's best for my body."
  
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• Armed and dangerous chase ends with homicide suspect arrest in Johnston County, police say

  06-08-2021 04:52
  A Smithfield homicide suspect was arrested Thursday evening following an armed and dangerous chase, Kenly police said.
  
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• Frustration and regret from the COVID front line at Triangle hospitals

  06-08-2021 04:21
  "Some people have expressed, 'My gosh, I can't believe I didn't take this seriously.' People have shown regret.'"
  
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• AHS Night Bites Bakery pop-up treats fans to horror-themed cookies

  06-08-2021 01:42
  FX is celebrating the "American Horror Story" summer premieres with a new pop-up to satisfy fans' dark and twisted cravings.
  
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• Wake County man survived COVID-19, now he's fighting a new battle with medical bills

  06-08-2021 00:43
  The initial itemized list of services shows his treatment just from July to August 2020 added up to nearly $900,000. After insurance adjustments, $264,000 remained.
  
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• Where's my tax refund? Why IRS checks are still delayed

  06-08-2021 00:25
  Waiting on your IRS refund? You aren't alone. Nearly 15 million people are waiting too.
  
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