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• Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest to wear 40 different costumes on 'Live' Halloween Show

  28-10-2021 23:34
  During this year's "Live With Kelly and Ryan" Halloween show hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest will wear 40 different costumes.
  
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• WCPSS warns of possible bus disruptions Friday due to driver protest

  28-10-2021 23:29
  The district said some bus drivers plan to "bring attention to working conditions and wages" and warned parents that there could be an increase in absences.
  
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• 100-year-old ship discovered by father and son in Nash County will be preserved, open to the public

  28-10-2021 23:27
  Back in 2019, a drought exposed part of the wooden boat buried in the mud on their 17 acres of land in Hollister.
  
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• Four Oaks man fatally stabbed, alleged attacker shot, Johnston County sheriff says

  28-10-2021 23:26
  The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident between two men that left one dead from stab wounds and the other hospitalized with gunshot injuries Thursday.
  
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• Professional carver shares steps for engraving intricate pumpkin designs

  28-10-2021 23:20
  
  This professional pumpkin carver shares the artistic process behind creating intricate designs.
  
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• Raleigh man credits Duke respiratory therapists for saving him from COVID-19

  28-10-2021 22:57
  A Raleigh man said it's because of a respiratory therapist team that he survived COVID-19 and said honoring them for one week is just not enough.
  
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• 7 months after some called for removal, FSU chancellor details accomplishments since taking office

  28-10-2021 22:53
  Seven months ago, Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell Allison was the talk of the town. The Faculty Senate and National Alumni Association questioned his qualifications and called for his removal.
  
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• Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo charged with misdemeanor sex crime, court spokesman says

  28-10-2021 22:30
  
  The complaint charges the former governor with a misdemeanor sex crime, the spokesman said in an email to ABC News.
  
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• Raleigh wants your help in splitting up $43 million for COVID-19 recovery

  28-10-2021 22:24
  The City of Raleigh is sitting on about $43 million in federal COVID-19 relief money and is seeking public input for how to divvy up the cash.
  
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• Body found in Robeson County identified as missing woman Jessica Lawrence

  28-10-2021 22:01
  
  A body that was found in Robeson County on Monday has been identified as that of missing woman Jessica Lawrence, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
  
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• North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr under investigation again for pandemic stock sales

  28-10-2021 21:47
  
  Burr was captured in a recording privately warning a group of influential constituents in early 2020 to prepare for economic devastation.
  
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• Town of Cary to ditch indoor mask mandate

  28-10-2021 21:35
  
  The Town of Cary will no longer require masks in indoor public spaces as of 12:01 a.m. Friday.
  
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• ABC11/LeithCars.com Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh: What you need to know

  28-10-2021 21:28
  
  The 2021 ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh kicks off on November 20 in downtown Raleigh.
  
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• Prominent venture capitalist under fire for calling dads who take 6 months paternity leave 'losers'

  28-10-2021 21:26
  "In the old days men had babies and worked harder to provide for their future," Joe Lonsdale tweeted, prompting swift backlash.
  
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• Severe weather threat downgraded; periods of rain and storms

  28-10-2021 21:14
  
  Storms will move in tonight, with an isolated severe threat south.
  
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• Raleigh wants your help in splitting up $43 million for COVID recovery

  28-10-2021 21:08
  
  The City of Raleigh is sitting on about $43 million in federal COVID-19 relief money and is seeking public input for how to divvy up the cash.
  
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• Tom Hanks crashes beachfront wedding in California, asks to take picture with newlyweds

  28-10-2021 20:44
  "He asked if he can take a picture with us and gave us a lot of positive words and good love advice," newlywed Tashia Farries said.
  
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• Man accused of killing motorcyclist while drunk walks free as pandemic delays justice for widow

  28-10-2021 20:23
  
  "For him just to walk around and keep putting people in danger, it's just not acceptable."
  
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• Disney Junior Invites Spidey and His Amazing FANS Contest Winners to Epic Day at the Ballpark

  28-10-2021 19:38
  
  To celebrate the World Series, Disney Junior invited Spidey and His Amazing FANS Contest Winners to an epic day at Citi Field.
  
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• Applications being accepted for Triangle Rising Stars

  28-10-2021 19:19
  Applications being accepted for Triangle Rising Stars, the high school musical showcase coordinated by Durham Performing Arts Center
  
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• John Deere strike: UAW member hit, killed by car near picket line

  28-10-2021 19:05
  "We don't believe it to be intentional, but it's still an ongoing investigation and it did happen out near the middle of the intersection where the pedestrian was crossing the roadway," said the Milan police chief.
  
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• Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75 spending bill, asks Democrats for votes

  28-10-2021 18:44
  
  Paid family leave and efforts to lower prescription drug pricing are now gone entirely from the package, drawing outrage from some lawmakers.
  
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• NC Weather: Severe weather threat downgraded; rain still likely

  28-10-2021 18:43
  Storms will move in tonight and some of them could become severe.
  
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• Country music star Luke Bryan stops to help Tennessee mom change flat tire

  28-10-2021 18:23
  
  "I was in awe that it was him, but you can't mistake that voice," Courtney Potts said.
  
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• Biden announces 'historic' deal on spending bill, asks Democrats for votes

  28-10-2021 18:15
  
  A paid family leave and efforts to lower prescription drug pricing are now gone entirely from the package.
  
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• How it happened: Inside New Mexico movie set where Alec Baldwin fired live round from prop gun

  28-10-2021 18:14
  Accounts and images released in court, interviews and social media postings have portrayed much of what happened during the tragedy, but they have yet to answer the key question: how live ammunition wound up in a real gun being used as a prop.
  
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• Biden gives update on $1.75T spending bill, infrastructure plan | WATCH LIVE

  28-10-2021 17:52
  A paid family leave and efforts to lower prescription drug pricing are now gone entirely from the package.
  
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• Biden pitches Democrats on scaled-back $1.75T spending bill, now without paid family leave

  28-10-2021 17:03
  
  A paid family leave and efforts to lower prescription drug pricing are now gone entirely from the package.
  
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• Passenger on American Airlines flight punches flight attendant, forces emergency landing

  28-10-2021 15:59
  The airline says the passenger, who had to be duct taped to his seat, punched a female flight attendant over his refusal to put a mask on.
  
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• Most parents won't vaccinate their young children right away against COVID, survey finds

  28-10-2021 15:54
  Parents cited a number of reasons, including worries about fertility in their child's future, despite the CDC repeatedly finding no evidence the vaccine causes fertility problems.
  
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• 2021 American Music Awards nominees: LIST

  28-10-2021 15:14
  
  Artist of the Year nominees are Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, BTS, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd.
  
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• Biden to pitch Democrats on scaled-back $1.75T spending bill, now without paid family leave

  28-10-2021 15:10
  
  A paid family leave and efforts to lower prescription drug pricing are now gone entirely from the package.
  
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• 2021 American Music Awards nominees: Full list

  28-10-2021 14:58
  
  Artist of the Year nominees are Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, BTS, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd.
  
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• 2021 American Music Awards nominees: Artist of the Year, Favorite Trending Song revealed on 'GMA'

  28-10-2021 14:37
  
  Artist of the Year nominees are Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, BTS, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd.
  
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• FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants

  28-10-2021 14:20
  The federal rules announced mainly apply to implant manufacturers. They must add a boxed warning message - the most serious type - to promotional and scientific materials.
  
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• Source: Biden to announce new framework for spending bill expected to win Democrats' support

  28-10-2021 13:57
  
  Tempers have flared as a paid family leave proposal fell out and a billionaires tax plan ended up scrapped.
  
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• American Airlines flight from NYC to California diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant

  28-10-2021 13:35
  A flight from New York to California was diverted after a passenger physically assaulted a flight attendant on Wednesday.
  
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• Tiny homes take step closer to becoming reality in Raleigh

  28-10-2021 13:26
  Tiny homes could soon be legal in Raleigh.
  
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• Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19

  28-10-2021 12:45
  
  A new study found a cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19.
  
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• Price of lifetime hunting, fishing license cut in half for some North Carolinians

  28-10-2021 12:18
  State regulators push to make it cheaper and easier for some people to hunt and fish in North Carolina.
  
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• NC Weather: Severe storms move in Thursday night

  28-10-2021 11:54
  Storms will move in tonight and some of them could become severe.
  
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• 'Many Emotions:' Kyle Beach, former Blackhawks player, speaks on sex assault investigation findings

  28-10-2021 11:45
  Kyle Beach revealed himself as "John Doe" in an emotional interview on TSN, saying he felt "relief and vindication" and "it was no longer my word against everybody else's."
  
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• Severe Risk Tonight

  28-10-2021 10:08
  Some storms could turn severe Thursday night.
  
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• Costco raises minimum wage to $17 an hour as businesses hike pay to retain workers

  28-10-2021 07:01
  Costco's new starting wage puts the chain $2 per hour above Amazon, Target and other top retailers' minimum wage.
  
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• Don't let COVID-19 carelessness haunt you on Halloween, doctors say

  28-10-2021 05:40
  Doctors said 'it's fine' for parents to take their eager kids trick-or-treating, but take steps to remain healthy and safe.
  
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• Fayetteville grandmother describes moments of terror as bullets sprayed her home

  28-10-2021 05:24
  A Fayetteville grandmother and her family were forced out of their home after they become the unintended targets of neighborhood violence.
  
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• Teen girl injured in Durham hit and run

  28-10-2021 05:00
  A teenage girl is in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night in Durham near North Willowhaven Drive and Summit Ridge Drive
  
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• DHS issues guidelines limiting immigration arrests at schools, 'protected' areas

  28-10-2021 03:45
  It is the latest in a series of immigration policies under President Joe Biden aimed at taking a more targeted approach to enforcement.
  
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• Shiba inu coin price hits a new record as Robinhood petition gains popularity

  28-10-2021 02:44
  
  Shiba inu coin soared to a new record on Wednesday, capping a surge of over 60,000,000% over the past year.
  
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• Retirements, redistricting could play key role in 2022 midterm elections

  28-10-2021 00:53
  Republicans and Democrats are closely following the run-up and results of next week's governor's race in Virginia, which could serve as a bellwether race for the 2022 midterm elections.
  
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