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• Ramadan 2022: How Muslims observe holiest month in Islamic calendar

  29-03-2022 23:38
  Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, begins the evening of Saturday, April 2, in the U.S.
  
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• Shear cuteness! Florida ranch offers immersive alpaca experience

  29-03-2022 23:34
  About 180 of the cuddly critters now live at the Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch in Odessa, Florida. Alpacas are bred for their fiber or fleece.
  
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• Foo Fighters cancel all tour dates following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

  29-03-2022 23:09
  Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates following the death of the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
  
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• Warmer Days Ahead

  29-03-2022 21:41
  70s Return into midweek. A chance at some storms also returns on Thursday
  
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• The magic of Harry Potter is on display at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute

  29-03-2022 20:28
  From wands and wizardry to props and potions, The world of Harry Potter has arrived at the Franklin Institute.
  
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• New Jersey moms write children's book about parental anxiety

  29-03-2022 20:21
  
  Two New Jersey moms became first-time authors with their new children's story, "Sometimes Mommy is Anxious: A Little Book About Big Feelings."
  
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• High school senior offered over $1 million in scholarships

  29-03-2022 20:02
  
  Interboro High School senior Brianna Maddonni has been offered more than $1 million in college scholarships from 18 schools.
  
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• 5 dead after pileup on Pennsylvania highway that was caught on video

  29-03-2022 17:59
  Dozens of drivers lost control of their vehicles and slammed into each other during a snow squall.
  
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• FDA authorizes 2nd booster shot for Americans over 50

  29-03-2022 16:52
  The decision now moves over to the CDC, where Director Rochelle Walensky will issue instructions on how to implement the authorization.
  
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• Accident report in teen's Florida park ride death says seat was locked

  29-03-2022 16:51
  
  Tyre Sampson came out of the seat when the magnets engaged to slow the ride during the descent, according to the report, which was based on ride employee witnesses.
  
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• Russia says it will 'fundamentally' cut back operations near Ukraine's capital amid peace talks

  29-03-2022 15:45
  Russia's military said Tuesday it would "fundamentally" cut back operations near Ukraine's capital and a northern city, potentially a significant concession by Moscow amid talks aimed at ending the war that began more than a month ago.
  
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• Firefighters battle fire at popular Fayetteville paintball shop

  29-03-2022 13:02
  Fire crews are battling a fire at a paintball shop on River Road in Fayetteville.
  
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• American Idol Recap: Hollywood Week begins and Katy Perry's wardrobe malfunction

  29-03-2022 12:53
  Hollywood Week kicked off on "American Idol" with the return of some Idol legends as mentors and a wardrobe malfunction for Katy Perry.
  
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• Ukraine, Russia hold new talks aimed at ending the fighting

  29-03-2022 12:38
  The first face-to-face talks in two weeks between Russia and Ukraine began Tuesday in Turkey, raising flickering hopes there could be progress toward ending a war that has ground into a bloody campaign of attrition.
  
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• 2 people, dog rescued from river as storm douses California

  29-03-2022 11:36
  At one point a good Samaritan jumped into the raging water and grabbed the dog, but the animal slipped from his grip too and the man had to be rescued himself.
  
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• FDA expected to authorize 2nd booster shot for Americans over 50

  29-03-2022 11:15
  After FDA's expected authorization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will give guidance on how to implement it.
  
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• Will Smith's mother speaks about Oscars confrontation: 'First time I've ever seen him go off'

  29-03-2022 06:31
  The mother of Philadelphia actor Will Smith is speaking out about her son's confrontation with comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars.
  
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• Buoyed by huge crowd support, UConn upsets NC State in 2OT 91-87

  29-03-2022 05:50
  Playing in front of a hugely partisan UConn crowd, top-seeded N.C. State fell a game short of the women's Final Four in a 91-87 upset loss to the No. 2 seed Huskies, who were playing about an hour down the road from their campus.
  
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• Howell throws for NFL scouts, execs at UNC's pro day

  29-03-2022 04:29
  North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell was one of 12 Tar Heels players who took part Monday in UNC's pro day ahead of the NFL draft.
  
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• What's next for 2022 Oscar winners? The upcoming films from Will Smith, Jessica Chastain and more

  29-03-2022 03:59
  There's a new list of stars who can now add "Oscar winner" to their resumes, and they already have their next project lined up.
  
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• 'Absolutely unacceptable': Moral Monday rally returns to Raleigh

  29-03-2022 03:53
  The Rev. William Barber said the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted injustices as Moral Monday protests resumed in Raleigh.
  
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• Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former Trump advisers Scavino, Navarro in contempt

  29-03-2022 03:18
  
  The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has voted unanimously to hold two men who served as advisers to former President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress.
  
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• Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars: 'I was out of line and I was wrong'

  29-03-2022 02:16
  The best actor winner for "King Richard" apologized to Chris Rock in an Instagram post for slapping the comedian onstage at the 2022 Oscars.
  
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• 'It gave me chills': NC LGBTQ community thrilled by DeBose's Oscars win

  29-03-2022 02:09
  Equality North Carolina officials called this a huge win for the LGBTQ community, but also the Tar Heel State where Ariana DeBose was raised.
  
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• 'Brings us into mainstream': Raleigh deaf interpreter inspired by 'CODA' Oscar win

  29-03-2022 01:47
  Advocates say the movie "CODA" was more than deserving of the win giving viewers insight on life without hearing
  
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• Businesses and Raleigh eagerly prep for return of Dreamville festival

  29-03-2022 01:30
  The highly anticipated Dreamville music festival returns to Dorothea Dix Park this weekend.
  
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