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• Myeloma patients around Triangle react to Colin Powell's passing from COVID complications

  19-10-2021 23:39
  "It makes patients like myself realize that although I am double-vaccinated as he was, that we still have to be cautious about how we interact with others."
  
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• Facebook paying fine to settle US suit on discrimination

  19-10-2021 23:24
  The Justice Department alleged Facebook "routinely refused" to recruit, consider or hire U.S. workers for positions it had reserved for temporary visa holders.
  
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• Nation's top pediatric organizations deem children's mental health a 'national emergency'

  19-10-2021 23:18
  
  Prior to March 2020, top pediatric organizations said children were already dealing with isolation, fear and grief. However, those feelings were "exacerbated" with the pandemic.
  
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• 'I was dying:' Raleigh woman who survived H1N1 flu, COVID-19 encourages both vaccines

  19-10-2021 23:03
  
  After a battle with H1N1 flu in 2009 and COVID last August, one North Carolina woman is encouraging others to get both flu and COVID vaccines.
  
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• ABC11 Conversation on Domestic Violence

  19-10-2021 23:01
  
  This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ABC11 is hosting a townhall with survivors and advocates to get answers on how you can get help.
  
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• NC health department tells providers to prepare to start vaccinating children with Pfizer shot

  19-10-2021 22:52
  
  North Carolina is getting ready to roll out vaccinations for kids ages 5 to 11 years old.
  
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• SUV that hit bridge near Capital Boulevard, killing 5 inside, was stolen, Raleigh police say

  19-10-2021 22:46
  Raleigh police say the SUV that crashed on Capital Boulevard Sunday, killing all five teens inside, was stolen. However, police would not say who they believe stole the vehicle.
  
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• 4-year-old boy survives fall off 70-foot cliff while hiking with parents

  19-10-2021 22:34
  A 4-year-old boy who fell off a 70-foot cliff at Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky suffered a few scratches and bruises, but walked away without any severe injuries, officials said.
  
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• Wake County mother, domestic violence survivor advocates with son for change through InterAct

  19-10-2021 22:33
  A Wake County mom and domestic violence survivor is sharing her story hoping to help others experiencing abuse know they are not alone.
  
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• Marvel's 'Eternals' star Angelina Jolie says film's diverse representation is important

  19-10-2021 21:28
  "I felt the representation that would be brought forward in this film was really important," Marvel's "Eternals" star Angelina Jolie said, adding that she wants the diverse cast of this film to be "understood globally."
  
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• Bright & Blue Again Tomorrow!

  19-10-2021 21:15
  Near 80 for the next 2 days.
  
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• Texas plane crash: No one seriously injured after MD-87 jet heading to Boston crashes on takeoff

  19-10-2021 21:05
  Amazingly, everyone escaped the wreckage safely, with no serious injuries reported, officials said.
  
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• Looking at LGBTQ+ history in Central California

  19-10-2021 20:54
  October is LGBTQ History Month, and we're sharing the lived experiences and hidden stories of the LGBTQ community in Fresno.
  
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• Durham man who drowned in Falls Lake identified

  19-10-2021 20:40
  Durham deputies say the body of a man was recovered from Falls Lake Monday afternoon.
  
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• Favorite family dish turns into popular Persian food pop-up

  19-10-2021 19:19
  
  A Los Angeles mother and daughter have turned their family recipe for a crispy, golden rice dish into a popular Persian food pop-up.
  
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• Texas plane crash: No one seriously injured after MD-87 jet heading to Boston goes down

  19-10-2021 19:07
  
  Authorities said everyone on the aircraft got out safely as firefighters worked to douse flames from the wreckage.
  
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• Peace Studio 2021 panel on Climate Change with actor Adrian Grenier and ABC host Michael Koenigs

  19-10-2021 18:58
  
  Studio panel on climate activism, featuring actor and director Adrian Grenier, and founder of Zero Hour, Jamie Margolin.
  
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• Best new restaurants and menu items at Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary

  19-10-2021 18:36
  
  All the best restaurants and new food offerings at Walt Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration.
  
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• Texas plane crash: No one seriously injured after aircraft goes down

  19-10-2021 18:22
  
  Authorities said every one on the aircraft got out safely as firefighters worked to douse flames from the wreckage.
  
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• Michelle Young talks about drama, journey as 'The Bachelorette'

  19-10-2021 18:19
  "The Bachelorette" is back for season 18 tonight and "Bachelor Nation" will remember Michelle Young.
  
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• Watch an exclusive clip from new film 'Ron's Gone Wrong'

  19-10-2021 17:55
  
  "Ron's Gone Wrong" follows a socially awkward middle schooler and his "Best Friend out of the Box" robot learning to appreciate the wonderful messiness of friendship.
  
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• 'Leave this place or else': Vacationers in California wake up to threatening message, slashed tires

  19-10-2021 17:13
  "I was terrified. Honestly, I thought it was a joke," said Alana Harrison, who says her group was caught in the middle of a contentious neighborhood debate over short-term rentals.
  
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• How to report issues with the ABC11 North Carolina streaming TV app

  19-10-2021 16:52
  
  If you encounter technical issues with the ABC11 streaming television apps, this form allows you to send information to help troubleshoot the problem.
  
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• US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

  19-10-2021 16:09
  Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus.
  
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• New World War 2 interactive exhibit opens at Fayetteville museum

  19-10-2021 14:47
  Experience World War 2 from the eyes of paratroopers storming the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
  
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• Dad walks barefoot from Maine to North Carolina to help his daughter

  19-10-2021 14:15
  A 41-year-old father from England arrived in Raleigh barefoot after walking all the way from Maine.
  
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• Thomas Jefferson statue removed from NY City Council chambers due to slave ownership concerns

  19-10-2021 13:35
  "The thing that is so troubling to people is that even someone who understood so deeply the values of freedom and human dignity and the value of each life was still a slave owner."
  
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• Don't delay: Holiday gifts could cost more and take longer to arrive this year

  19-10-2021 13:06
  Shipping delays and supply issues are two big obstacles that industry experts say will impact your holiday shopping this year.
  
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• UNC affirmative action admission policies are legal and can continue, judge rules

  19-10-2021 12:42
  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can continue to use race as a factor in its admission process.
  
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• 'Taking you 900 years back in time:' Israeli scuba diver discovers ancient Crusader sword

  19-10-2021 12:42
  An Israeli scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country's Mediterranean coast that experts say dates back to the Crusaders.
  
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• Wake County Public School System to discuss plans to start COVID-19 testing at schools

  19-10-2021 12:31
  
  Wake County Public School System leaders are set to talk about plans to begin COVID-19 testing inside schools.
  
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• 'Dancing with the Stars' recap: 'Grease' Night ends with shocking elimination of Melanie C

  19-10-2021 09:44
  Former Spice Girl Melanie C and her professional partner Gleb Savchenko were eliminated at the end of the show's tribute to the movie "Grease."
  
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• Raleigh COVID-19 vaccine mandate may worsen city's police officer shortage

  19-10-2021 05:12
  A coalition of 118 Raleigh employees including 53 police officers and 48 firefighters are threatening to sue the city over its vaccine mandate for city workers.
  
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• 'He did everything with excellence:' Local veterans react to death of Colin Powell

  19-10-2021 04:39
  
  One local veteran said it's men like General Colin Powell who opened doors for him to succeed in the military and go on to become a leader within his community.
  
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• Wake Forest police respond to video of officer removing woman from car during traffic stop

  19-10-2021 03:43
  
  The Wake Forest Police Department has responded to a video of a Friday traffic stop that has been circulating online.
  
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• Lesbian pioneers pave the way for LGBTQ+ rights years before Stonewall Riots

  19-10-2021 03:29
  Phyliss Lyon and Del Martin could easily be called the mothers of the lesbian rights movement. They spent most of their adult lives fighting for recognition and equality. They founded the Daughters of Bilitis, the first organization for lesbians in the United States in San Francisco in 1955.
  
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• VIDEO: Wild horses on North Carolina coast munch on persimmon trees

  19-10-2021 03:25
  
  The wild horses on North Carolina's Outer Banks are in the midst of a fall feeding frenzy, and observers say persimmons are their overwhelming food of choice.
  
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• Philadelphia's role in LGBTQ+ history far predates Stonewall uprising

  19-10-2021 00:48
  Philadelphia has many stories of history makers who acted before the Stonewall uprising, including those who staged a sit-in at one of Philadelphia's most popular coffee shops: Dewey's.
  
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• Citing GenX chemical compounds, EPA announces major strategy to combat PFAS contamination

  19-10-2021 00:38
  The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a new strategy to combat contamination from chemical compounds found in everything from nonstick pans to waterproof clothing.
  
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• NHL suspends San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane for violating COVID-19 protocols

  19-10-2021 00:34
  
  The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card.
  
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• NHL suspends San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane for submitting fake COVID-19 vaccination card

  19-10-2021 00:23
  
  The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card.
  
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• This Historic Raleigh church has been supporting LGBT equality since the 1950s

  19-10-2021 00:16
  Founded in the late 1800s, Pullen Memorial Baptist is one of the first churches in Raleigh, North Carolina to embrace LGBT rights.
  
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• Operation Stop Arm means NCSHP is keeping close tabs on school buses, school zones this week

  19-10-2021 00:16
  
  From Oct. 18 through Oct. 22, North Carolina State Highway Patrol is putting a magnifying glass on school bus safety.
  
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