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• R Kelly verdict: R&B singer found guilty on 6 counts; co-defendants not guilty in Chicago trial

  14-09-2022 23:38
  The R&B singer was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of enticing a minor.
  
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• FBI file shows bureau kept tabs on Aretha Franklin's activism

  14-09-2022 23:36
  The FBI kept a careful eye on the Queen of Soul and her activism, nothing unusual during the civil rights era when the bureau was monitoring a host of the movement's luminaries.
  
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• Grace Van Patten talks 'Tell Me Lies,' toxic relationships

  14-09-2022 23:15
  In the tradition of "Normal People" and "Nine Perfect Strangers" comes a new limited series on Hulu based on the best selling novel, "Tell Me Lies."
  
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• 'Welcome to Wrexham': Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney buy professional soccer team

  14-09-2022 23:05
  Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney teamed to buy Wrexham AFC, a fifth tier soccer team in the National League, the lowest level of professional football in England.
  
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• MyPillow exec Lindell says FBI agents seized his cellphone

  14-09-2022 23:05
  MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell says federal agents have seized his cellphone.
  
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• I-85 reopens more than 12 hours after deadly truck crash in Orange County

  14-09-2022 23:04
  A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer closed a portion of Interstate 85 in Orange County going away from Durham for much of the day.
  
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• I-95 bridge at US 421 in Harnett County reopens; right lane of interstate remains closed

  14-09-2022 22:50
  The left lane of the I-95 bridge damaged by a fire Tuesday afternoon in Dunn has reopened while the right lane remains closed.
  
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• ReBuild NC, lawmakers criticized for slow response to help hurricane victims in North Carolina

  14-09-2022 22:42
  "I beg and I pled to each one of you to think real (hard about) what you all allowed to go on," one displaced hurricane victim said to lawmakers.
  
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• Residents stunned after body found in trunk of car at Durham apartment complex

  14-09-2022 22:07
  There was a heavy police presence at the Falls Pointe Apartments in Durham as police conduct a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in the trunk of a vehicle.
  
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• Governor Cooper calls on legislators to exempt student loan forgiveness from state tax

  14-09-2022 22:02
  North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper wants the General Assembly to pass legislation exempting individuals from state income tax on the student loan forgiveness announced by President Joe Biden last month.
  
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• NC lawmakers hold hearing on hurricane recovery process on anniversary of Hurricane Florence

  14-09-2022 21:00
  State lawmakers held a hearing on issues in the hurricane recovery process on the 4-year anniversary of Hurricane Florence.
  
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• Australian man killed by kangaroo in rare fatal attack

  14-09-2022 18:55
  A man who may have been keeping a wild kangaroo as a pet was killed by the animal in southwest Australia, police said Tuesday.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth lies in state at Westminster Hall following procession of coffin

  14-09-2022 18:26
  King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry and other members of the royal family walked behind the gun carriage for the 38-minute journey to Parliament.
  
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• Tropical Depression 7 forms in the Atlantic Ocean, expected to become Fiona soon

  14-09-2022 17:56
  We're past the typical peak of hurricane season, but the tropics are starting to show signs of life.
  
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• I-95 bridge at US 421 in Harnett County will remain closed pending test results

  14-09-2022 16:45
  The I-95 bridge damaged by a fire Tuesday afternoon is expected to remain closed until samples of the damaged steel beams can be analyzed.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth to lie in state at Westminster Hall following procession of coffin

  14-09-2022 16:44
  King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry and other members of the royal family walked behind the gun carriage for the 38-minute journey to Parliament.
  
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• Donald Trump to visit North Carolina for political rally with Ted Budd

  14-09-2022 16:32
  Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, will be coming to North Carolina later this month.
  
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• Old Coots and Company have a lot of advice and wisdom to give in Ventnor City

  14-09-2022 16:29
  A group of senior citizens, self-described as Old Coots, gathers every Friday to dispense advice, answer questions or just talk.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth to lie in state at Westminster Hall following procession of coffin: LIVE

  14-09-2022 16:04
  King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry and other members of the royal family walked behind the gun carriage for the 38-minute journey to Parliament.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth to lie in state at Westminster Hall; procession of coffin underway: LIVE

  14-09-2022 15:25
  Crowds began massing early along the flag-lined mall outside the palace for the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.
  
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• LIVE: NC lawmakers hold hearing on hurricane recovery process on anniversary of Hurricane Florence

  14-09-2022 15:23
  State lawmakers will hold a hearing on issues in the hurricane recovery process on the 4-year anniversary of Hurricane Florence.
  
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• Clayton woman celebrates 100th birthday with firefighters

  14-09-2022 15:18
  Family, friends and firefighters gathered to celebrate Aldine Parrish's 100th birthday.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth to lie in state at Westminster Hall; crowds gather for procession of coffin: LIVE

  14-09-2022 15:16
  Crowds began massing early along the flag-lined mall outside the palace for the procession from the monarch's official London residence to the historic Westminster Hall at Parliament.
  
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• NC lawmakers hold hearing on hurricane recovery process years after Hurricane Florence

  14-09-2022 14:40
  State lawmakers will hold a hearing on issues in the hurricane recovery process on the 4-year anniversary of Hurricane Florence.
  
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• Crowds gather in London to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession: LIVE COVERAGE

  14-09-2022 14:35
  Crowds began massing early along the flag-lined mall outside the palace for the procession from the monarch's official London residence to the historic Westminster Hall at Parliament.
  
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• US inflation will likely need drastic action from the Federal Reserve as food, shelter prices soar

  14-09-2022 14:16
  Some of the longtime drivers of higher inflation - spiking gas prices, supply chain snarls, soaring used-car prices - are fading. Yet underlying measures of inflation are actually worsening.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get polyps removed, put spotlight on colon cancer screenings

  14-09-2022 13:52
  "Rob and I both turned 45 this year and you know, part of being this age is getting a colonoscopy," Ryan Reynolds said. "It's a simple step that could literally, and I mean literally, save your life."
  
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• NC lawmakers hold hearing on hurricane recovery process hearing

  14-09-2022 13:09
  State lawmakers will hold a hearing on issues in the hurricane recovery process on the 4-year anniversary of Hurricane Florence.
  
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• Picture Perfect Weather Continues

  14-09-2022 11:53
  Humidity remains low for much of the week.
  
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• Northeastern explosion: Package explodes on Boston campus; 1 injured, FBI involved

  14-09-2022 11:49
  A package exploded on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston late Tuesday, and the college said a staff member suffered minor injuries.
  
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• Deadly truck crash closes I-85 southbound in Orange County

  14-09-2022 11:39
  A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed a portion of Interstate 85 in Orange County going away from Durham.
  
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• Crowds gather in London to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession

  14-09-2022 10:57
  Crowds began massing early along the flag-lined mall outside the palace for the procession from the monarch's official London residence to the historic Westminster Hall at Parliament.
  
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• Woman whose rape kit DNA was used to arrest her sues San Francisco

  14-09-2022 05:56
  A rape victim whose DNA from her sexual assault case was used by San Francisco police to arrest her in an unrelated property crime is suing the city.
  
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• Party police! Greensboro cops come for noise complaint, stay for quinceañera

  14-09-2022 05:53
  Greensboro police officers were called to a noise complaint and ended up sticking around for a quinceañera.
  
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• State Trooper uses volunteer firefighter skills to help extinguish house fire

  14-09-2022 05:46
  Trooper Z.B. Price was on patrol and sprang into action when he saw a house on fire last week on Zion Church Road in southern Wayne County.
  
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• Domestic violence advocates share tools to help potential victims

  14-09-2022 05:43
  Necolle Winstead is a domestic violence survivor and advocate. She now works with a nonprofit to assist other women caught up in similar circumstances.
  
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• Body found in trunk of car at Durham apartment complex

  14-09-2022 05:39
  There was a heavy police presence at the Falls Pointe Apartments in Durham as police conduct a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in the trunk of a vehicle.
  
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• Garner boutique feeling the pinch along with other small businesses amid new inflation report

  14-09-2022 05:34
  Small businesses are feeling the heat as a new report shows consumer prices are rising and inflation remains high.
  
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• Northeastern explosion: 1 reported injured after Holmes Hall blast, university evacuated

  14-09-2022 03:19
  A police bomb squad is on the Northeastern University campus in Boston to examine a suspicious package.
  
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• Donny Blaze makes his debut on "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law"

  14-09-2022 02:57
  Rhys Coiro stars as Donny Blaze in Disney+'s popular TV series, "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law."
  
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• 'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers memorable Emmy speech in song

  14-09-2022 02:18
  Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph wowed the crowd with a memorable acceptance speech, which included a Dianne Reeves song about empowerment.
  
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• Behind the Bonds: How Wake County and Raleigh would spend bonds totaling more than $1 Billion

  14-09-2022 01:15
  For Wake County taxpayers, each education bond would add a one-cent property tax rate increase or ten dollars for every 100,000 of assessed value.
  
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• Quinta Brunson says she's not mad at Jimmy Kimmel for Emmys stunt

  14-09-2022 00:59
  During Quinta Brunson's acceptance speech, presenter Jimmy Kimmel pretended to be passed out on the floor. Twitter was not amused by stunt.
  
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• Coming-of-age docu-series, 'The Come Up,' follows 6 young adults chasing big dreams in NYC

  14-09-2022 00:57
  "The Come Up" is made up of a diverse group of Gen Z artistic types as they navigate romantic relationships, their artistic practices and friendships in iconic downtown New York City.
  
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• Raleigh considers annexing 11,000 acres of land for development

  14-09-2022 00:47
  The City of Raleigh is considering rezoning 11,000 acres in southeast Wake County and approximately 1,800 new homes could be built in the area by 2032.
  
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• With the first ballots in, NC leads nation into critical midterm elections

  14-09-2022 00:39
  In Wake County, 11,000 voters requested a ballot, the most requests in North Carolina. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, mail-in ballots played a huge factor during the presidential election in 2020.
  
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• Supply chain concerns grow amid possible railroad strike

  14-09-2022 00:39
  Amtrak announced on Monday they will preemptively cancel some long distance trips, mostly in the Amtrak-owned Northeast
  
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• California launches website promoting abortion services

  14-09-2022 00:35
  California launched a publicly funded website Tuesday to promote the state's abortion services, listing clinics, linking to financial help for travel and lodging and letting teenagers in other states know they don't need their parents' permission to get an abortion in the state.
  
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• Stretch of I-95 in Dunn closed through Wednesday after truck fire

  14-09-2022 00:20
  A section of Interstate 95 is expected to remain closed until at least Wednesday after a truck caught fire in Harnett County.
  
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• 'I'm going to lose people': Sampson County Sheriff using social media to plead for funding, staff

  14-09-2022 00:18
  "I have to move people to make sure that where we're lacking in one area, we can accommodate in the other."
  
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