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• UNC field hockey coach Karen Shelton announces retirement after 42 years

  07-12-2022 22:14
  Longtime North Carolina field hockey coach Karen Shelton is retiring.
  
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• AI photography is taking over social media. Why are some concerned about privacy?

  07-12-2022 22:05
  Lensa is transforming selfies into virtual avatars that many have shared online.
  
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• 13 stranded strangers went on a road trip after their flight was canceled. Here's what happened

  07-12-2022 22:03
  What do you do when your evening flight is canceled, you really need to be somewhere in the morning and there are no other available flights?
  
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• Officers searching for man who escaped police custody in Graham

  07-12-2022 21:46
  A man who was taken into custody after a disturbance managed to escape while on the way to jail, Graham Police said.
  
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• Limited Sun Tomorrow, Rain Friday

  07-12-2022 21:31
  Our rather cloudy and rainy pattern continues.
  
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• Dog rescued in New Jersey after swimming across Hudson River from Manhattan

  07-12-2022 21:22
  The dog's owners said they just got him last week as a service dog for their son with special needs. They were scared they would never see him again.
  
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• Report: Classified items found at Trump storage unit in Florida

  07-12-2022 21:18
  The possibility that the Justice Department had not yet recovered all classified materials has existed for months.
  
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• Takeoff's alleged murderer asks judge for money to hire private investigator in his defense

  07-12-2022 21:05
  Migos rapper Takeoff's alleged murderer is asking a judge for money to go toward a private investigator. Meanwhile, another man charged in connection to the rapper's death only got bond for two of the three charges he's facing.
  
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• Christmas trees could cost you up to 20% more this year amid inflation

  07-12-2022 20:56
  With higher prices impacting just about everything these days, it should come as no surprise to learn you can add Christmas trees to the list.
  
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• 'Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?' documentary on Disney+ follows the star to MSG

  07-12-2022 20:44
  Broadway superstar and Disney legend Idina Menzel is now starring in a new feature bio-documentary called "Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?"
  
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• 10-year-old Uvalde shooting survivor advocates for assault weapons ban on Capitol Hill

  07-12-2022 19:44
  "I decided to be a voice for my friends who can't use their voice no more," Caitlyne Gonzales said as she fights to ban the sale and possession of assault-style rifles.
  
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• Moore County generator business working to help community

  07-12-2022 18:51
  While Duke Energy works to restore power, a local business has been working hard to help their community.
  
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• Plastic gift cards on climate advocates' 'naughty list' this Christmas

  07-12-2022 18:41
  Climate advocates want you to reconsider buying "toxic" plastic gift cards this holiday season.
  
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• Wordle is the most-searched term on Google in 2022

  07-12-2022 18:27
  Admit it: You've probably either Googled the answer for Wordle, or at the very least searched to play it.
  
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• 25 suspected far-right extremists arrested on suspicion of planning to overthrow German government

  07-12-2022 18:01
  Germany's top security official said the group was "driven by violent coup fantasies and conspiracy ideologies."
  
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• Amazon says issue "resolved" after customers see error message while trying to check out

  07-12-2022 17:50
  Amazon Error: Some customers attempting to check out on the site saw the following error message: "An error occurred when we tried to process your request."
  
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• Substation equipment damaged from shooting fully repaired or replaced, according to Duke Energy

  07-12-2022 17:40
  Duke Energy said they will continue to restore service at a gradual pace to avoid overwhelming the electrical system.
  
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• Apple sued by women who allege they were stalked by their exes using AirTags

  07-12-2022 17:39
  Since their launch in 2021, experts have warned that AirTags can track users without their consent.
  
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• SCOTUS Justices take up NC elections case that could reshape voting nationwide

  07-12-2022 17:29
  The justices are hearing arguments over the power of state courts to strike down congressional districts drawn by the legislature because they violate state constitutions.
  
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• Aaron Judge agrees to 9-year, $360M deal to stick with Yankees, sources confirm

  07-12-2022 17:16
  Aaron Judge has answered baseball's burning offseason question, agreeing to a nine-year, $360 million contract to remain with the Yankees, sources confirmed to ESPN.
  
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• Amazon customers see error message while trying to check out

  07-12-2022 16:17
  Amazon Error: Some customers attempting to check out on the site saw the following error message: "An error occurred when we tried to process your request."
  
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• 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' 2023: How to watch and what to expect

  07-12-2022 16:13
  Wiz Khalifa, TXT, Halle Bailey, Dove Cameron and Shaggy are among the performers in this year's star-studded lineup.
  
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• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named TIME magazine's person of the year

  07-12-2022 15:52
  TIME magazine has named Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian leader whose attempt to fight off Russia's invasion of his country has won widespread acclaim, as its person of the year, alongside "the spirit of Ukraine."
  
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• Juul reaches settlements covering more than 5,000 cases

  07-12-2022 14:42
  The settlements come after Juul agreed in September to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products.
  
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• 72 hours without power, Moore Co. families need relief and resources

  07-12-2022 13:56
  Inside her home, Takeema McKeithen is like many around Moore County. She's in the dark, cold, and lost hundreds of dollars in groceries.
  
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• Moore County power could be restored by tonight, according to Duke Energy

  07-12-2022 13:31
  As of Wednesday morning almost 35,000 customers are still in the dark.
  
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• Adele, Tagovailoa, Zaporizhzhia make 2022 list of most mispronounced words

  07-12-2022 12:16
  Hello...it's this year's list of the most mispronounced words. Adele informed the world in October that her fans have for years been mispronouncing her name. It's not "ah-DELL" but "uh-DALE."
  
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• ABC11 Together's 36th Annual Food Drive: Drive-thru Day

  07-12-2022 11:55
  The ABC11 Together 36th Annual Food Drive is wrapping up and you can still be a part of the great cause by simply driving up and dropping off those donations.
  
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• Scattered Light Rain Today

  07-12-2022 10:14
  Unsettled Pattern Continues...
  
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• Documentary screening, discussion draws crowds to Durham's Hayti Heritage Center

  07-12-2022 05:39
  "The Holly", a documentary film was shown at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham on Tuesday night.
  
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• Experts say more needs to be done to protect electrical grids after attack

  07-12-2022 05:28
  More needs to be done to protect the power grid not just in Moore County but across the country, says one expert who tracks attacks on electrical grids.
  
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• 'Under attack': LGBTQ community, allies react to Moore County power grid outage

  07-12-2022 04:41
  As power is gradually restored in Moore County, groups like SandhillsPRIDE say this won't stop them from advocating.
  
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• "Queen of Christmas" Mariah Carey gets her own comic book in time for the holidays.

  07-12-2022 04:41
  TidalWave Comics has added a new comic book to their much-loved "Female Force" series featuring Mariah Carey.
  
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• 'It's been stressful.' Businesses struggle amid power outage in Moore County from targeted attack

  07-12-2022 03:02
  Nearly halfway into the week, many businesses in Moore County are still without power.
  
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• 'It's been stressful.' Moore County businesses struggle amid power outage from targeted attack

  07-12-2022 02:07
  Nearly halfway into the week, many businesses in Moore County are still without power.
  
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• Officers who defended Capitol from mob of Trump supporters honored with Congressional Gold Medals

  07-12-2022 01:58
  Hailed as heroes, the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack were honored with Congressional Gold Medals -- Congress' highest honor -- and praised for securing democracy when they fought off a brutal and bloody attack by supporters of then-President Trump.
  
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• Moore County Schools to remain closed for next 2 days as power slowly coming back on

  07-12-2022 01:49
  Moore County Schools said Tuesday afternoon that no classes will be held Wednesday or Thursday. A determination for Friday will be announced by Thursday.
  
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• Their goal was to raise $600 at bake sale for Cure SMA, until a neighbor gave them $60,000 donation

  07-12-2022 01:40
  The bake sale goal was to raise at least $600 for the nonprofit Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and a neighbor had a much bigger goal in mind.
  
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• Teacher who inspired 'Abbott Elementary' continues to inspire educators

  07-12-2022 01:09
  Joyce Abbott, who is the inspiration behind the hit ABC show "Abbott Elementary," spent 25 years as a teacher in Philadelphia public schools.
  
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• 'Very excited': Willie Rowe discusses goals on his first day as Wake County sheriff

  07-12-2022 01:06
  During Willie Rowe's first day as Wake County Sheriff, he vowed to address staffing levels and enhance community engagement.
  
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• 'Life is so precious.' Eyewitness reacts to news of teenager killed in Clayton apartment parking lot

  07-12-2022 01:02
  Clayton Police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 16-year-old dead late Monday night at an apartment complex on Pine Hall Drive.
  
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• Can Moore County residents get reimbursed for food loss due to power outage?

  07-12-2022 00:26
  "There are no reimbursements available from FEMA or the State for Individual Assistance since there is not a state or federal declaration"
  
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• 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Reservation Dogs' earn multiple Critics Choice Awards nominations

  07-12-2022 00:24
  'Abbott Elementary,' 'Reservation Dogs' are among the television leaders for the Critics Choice Awards nominations.
  
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• ABC11 Together Food Drive is back for its 36th year

  07-12-2022 00:20
  ABC11's goal this year is to raise $1.8 million for the food banks.
  
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