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• Elon Musk terminating $44 billion deal to buy Twitter

  08-07-2022 23:45
  Musk claimed in a regulatory filing Friday evening that he is ending the deal because Twitter is "in material breach of multiple provisions" of the original agreement, which was signed in April.
  
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• U.S. Army Forces Command welcomes new Commanding General

  08-07-2022 23:28
  The U.S. Army Forces Command has a new commanding general.
  
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• The Cauldron is Philly's magical fantasy-inspired bar and restaurant

  08-07-2022 22:31
  
  The Cauldron is a Philadelphia's new magical food and drink concept.
  
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• Man rescued while trying to retrace steps of family who died on Northern California hiking trail

  08-07-2022 22:29
  The man told another hiker he was in the area investigating the deaths because he found the official cause of death "odd."
  
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• Raleigh police respond to reports of a shooting, find man dead in driveway of newly built house

  08-07-2022 22:18
  A man was found dead in the driveway of a newly built house in Raleigh.
  
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• Scattered Storms Tonight, Flooding Risk Tomorrow

  08-07-2022 21:28
  
  There is a level 2 of 4 risk of flooding tomorrow.
  
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• Thor's ex-girlfriend wields the hammer in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

  08-07-2022 21:21
  Oscar-winner Natalie Portman said she's thrilled for the epic comeback. "I turned 40 while we filmed this," she said.
  
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• Broadway showcase spotlights talents of disabled performers

  08-07-2022 21:14
  
  A new Broadway showcase is giving disabled performers a well-deserved chance to shine in the spotlight.
  
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• Assassination of Shinzo Abe stuns world that associates Japan with gun control

  08-07-2022 20:38
  Fatal gun violence is virtually unheard of in Japan. With a population of 125 million, the country had just 10 gun-related criminal cases last year.
  
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• Fayetteville woman wins $200,000 lottery scratch off

  08-07-2022 20:11
  A Fayetteville woman won $200,000 in a new North Carolina lottery scratch off game.
  
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• Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated during campaign speech

  08-07-2022 19:16
  Shinzo Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech in an attack that shocked many in Japan, which has some of the strictest gun control laws.
  
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• Man found shot dead in new Raleigh neighborhood

  08-07-2022 18:56
  A man was found dead in the driveway of a newly built house in Raleigh.
  
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• Biden signs executive order on abortion access after Supreme Court overturns Roe

  08-07-2022 18:35
  
  "The fastest way to restore Roe is to pass a national law," Biden said. "The challenge is go out and vote. For God's sake, there is an election in November."
  
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• Biden signs executive order on abortion access amid pressure from fellow Democrats

  08-07-2022 18:32
  
  Biden faced mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion.
  
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• Lawsuit claims Bank of America failed to warn customers they might get scammed using Zelle

  08-07-2022 18:29
  The suit says Bank of America is aware of the risks to customers, but still "touts Zelle as a secure, free and convenient way to make money transfers."
  
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• 1 killed in crash on Highway 55 in Cary

  08-07-2022 18:22
  One person died and another remains in critical condition a day after a crash on Highway 55 in Cary.
  
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• Mom says 12-year-old went missing while traveling as unaccompanied minor on American Airlines flight

  08-07-2022 17:48
  
  "How did you lose my child? How do you lose an unaccompanied minor?" Monica Giliam said.
  
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• Biden to sign executive order on abortion access amid pressure from fellow Democrats | WATCH LIVE

  08-07-2022 17:42
  
  Biden faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion.
  
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• Favorite MCU superhero faces off with ex-girlfriend, new villain in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

  08-07-2022 16:32
  Thor is back for another adventure at the box office and this time, he's leading the battle against someone who wants to see all the Gods extinct.
  
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• Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated during campaign speech

  08-07-2022 16:20
  Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech Friday in Nara in western Japan. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment but was not breathing and his heart had stopped. He was pronounced dead later at the hospital.
  
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• What to know about Amazon Prime Day, Target Deal Days and more summer sales

  08-07-2022 16:09
  
  The Black Friday of summer is almost here.
  
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• PNC Arena hosts esports championship for Apex Legends game

  08-07-2022 15:51
  Thousands of gamers have descended on PNC Arena in Raleigh for a massive gaming championship.
  
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• Biden to sign executive order on abortion access amid pressure from fellow Democrats

  08-07-2022 15:43
  
  Biden faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion.
  
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• Makeshift Styrofoam boat, similar to ones used by refugees from Cuba, washes ashore in NC

  08-07-2022 15:35
  
  A makeshift boat of Styrofoam washed ashore in North Carolina.
  
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• Storms cause flooding in Fayetteville, damage homes in Cumberland Co.

  08-07-2022 14:13
  Flooding was reported in multiple areas in Fayetteville including Bretton Woods Drive.
  
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• Big Weather's Big Recipe: Laurie's Mac and Cheese

  08-07-2022 13:41
  Check out Big Weather's mac and cheese
  
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• Storms cause flooding in Fayetteville, damaged homes in Cumberland Co.

  08-07-2022 13:04
  Flooding was reported in multiple areas in Fayetteville including Bretton Woods Drive.
  
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• Stormy & Steamy Next Couple of Days

  08-07-2022 11:35
  
  There is a level 1 of 5 risk of severe storms through Saturday.
  
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• Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe fatally shot during campaign speech

  08-07-2022 11:23
  Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech Friday in Nara in western Japan. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment but was not breathing and his heart had stopped. He was pronounced dead later at the hospital.
  
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• Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot during campaign event

  08-07-2022 11:02
  Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech Friday in Nara in western Japan. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment but was not breathing and his heart had stopped. He was pronounced dead later at the hospital.
  
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• Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot while giving campaign speech

  08-07-2022 05:50
  Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed bleeding and was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday.
  
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• Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly shot, in heart failure

  08-07-2022 05:34
  Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed bleeding and was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday.
  
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• 'I thank god': Man found guilty of federal murder in 2019 shooting of Z'yon Person

  08-07-2022 05:20
  Antonio Davenport Jr. found guilty in 2019 murder of 9-year-old Z'yon Person.
  
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• Multiple pedestrians hit by vehicle before race in Avery County

  08-07-2022 05:19
  Multiple people were hit Thursday evening by a vehicle before the start of a race in Avery County
  
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• Temperatures reach a record high Thursday, storms expected overnight

  08-07-2022 04:28
  An excessive heat warning was in effect for the Triangle and surrounding areas Thursday. Temperatures reached 102 degrees at RDU Thursday for the second day in a row, a record high.
  
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• Video shows moment plane makes emergency landing on North Carolina highway

  08-07-2022 03:53
  An incredible video shows a small plane landing on a highway in western North Carolina Sunday morning.
  
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• NC lawmakers seek to increase number of nurses to handle sexual assault

  08-07-2022 02:10
  North Carolina lawmakers are seeking to increase the number of specialty-trained nurses that can be critical in delivering justice to sexual assault victims.
  
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• Pipeline explosion Texas today: Flames from blast could be seen 30 miles away; residents evacuated

  08-07-2022 01:31
  A Texas pipeline explosion sparked a fire that could be seen from 30 miles away.
  
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• 'It's a civic duty': Early voting in North Carolina begins for July 26 elections

  08-07-2022 01:03
  In Wake County, there are three races on the ballot: a runoff in the Democratic primary in the Wake County Sheriff's Office, and two Town of Cary Council seats.
  
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• Timeshare trouble: Fayetteville family turns to ABC11 Troubleshooter to get back nearly $7,500

  08-07-2022 00:59
  Napolean McCormick and his wife enjoyed their two timeshares over the years but now have been trying to get to rid of them."I just wanted it to end. You know we get older and I'm getting ready to retire, and I don't want anyone else in the family to be
  
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• 'The worst pain': Raleigh family remembers loved one who died by suicide

  08-07-2022 00:57
  In December of 2015 Asia Bobbitt, 18, died by suicide.
  
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• LGBTQ+ advocates, health officials combat stigma with monkeypox communication

  08-07-2022 00:47
  With North Carolina reporting its third confirmed case of monkeypox on Wednesday, Wake County Public Health shared what they know about the patient on Thursday.
  
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• 'It's a civic duty': Early voting in North Carolina begins for July 26 election day

  08-07-2022 00:37
  In Wake County, there are three races on the ballot: a runoff in the Democratic primary in the Wake County Sheriff's Office, and two Town of Cary Council seats.
  
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• Monkeypox vaccine available now in North Carolina, here's where

  08-07-2022 00:34
  Those doses have been allocated to seven health departments to ensure access across the state.
  
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