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• Special Counsel claims Trump misled his attorneys about classified documents: Sources

  21-03-2023 23:53
  U.S. Judge Beryl Howell found that prosecutors showed "sufficient" evidence that Trump "intentionally concealed" the existence of additional classified documents from Corcoran, sources said, putting Corcoran in an unwitting position to deceive the government.
  
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• 'Removes barriers to healthy food': Wake County targets food insecurity through new plan

  21-03-2023 23:43
  Jennifer Caslin with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina says families can't catch a break between the pandemic and inflation.
  
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• Advocates of Raleigh's Historic Joel Lane Museum House worry about proposed 20-story neighbor

  21-03-2023 23:23
  Some advocates of a house considered Raleigh's oldest residence, The Joel Lane Museum House, are deeply concerned
  
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• Cary police identify body found in fire pit debris, rule her death a homicide

  21-03-2023 23:03
  Police identified the body found in the burn pit debris as 34-year-old Cecily Anne Walker of Raleigh. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
  
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• 9 killed as strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, Afghanistan

  21-03-2023 22:47
  
  A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled much of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday, sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and offices and frightening people even in remote villages. At least nine people died.
  
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• Inmates caught at IHOP after allegedly tunneling through cell wall, escaping from jail

  21-03-2023 22:24
  
  The two men were arrested at an IHOP in Hampton, just outside of Newport News, early Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
  
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• NC Sports wagering bill advances in House Commerce Committee

  21-03-2023 22:22
  The proposed HB 347 Sports Wagering bill advanced in the House Commerce Committee
  
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• Biden creates national monuments in Nevada, Texas at conservation summit

  21-03-2023 21:56
  Biden named Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada and Castner Range National Monument in Texas as the nation's newest monuments during the White House's Conservation in Action Summit at the Interior Department.
  
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• Foot Locker to close about 400 stores by 2026 as company decreases shopping mall presence

  21-03-2023 21:49
  Foot Locker will be closing about 400 stores by 2026, the company announced.
  
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• Meena Harris encourages girls to be 'ambitious,' 'bossy' and 'confident' in inspiring new book

  21-03-2023 21:46
  
  New York Times best-selling author Meena Harris just released a new children's book called "A is for Ambitious."
  
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• This is How I (Butter) Roll: NY skate shop inspires community to skate just like Marvel's Moon Girl

  21-03-2023 21:44
  
  NYC skate shop inspires its community to roller skate just like Marvel's Moon Girl
  
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• Domestic disturbance leaves 20-year-old dead in Fayetteville

  21-03-2023 21:11
  
  A 20-year-old man died after being shot in the chest, Fayetteville Police said Tuesday.
  
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• Cast of 'John Wick: Chapter 4' honor late actor Lance Reddick at red carpet premiere

  21-03-2023 21:07
  "Great man, great artist, dear friend. He's been one of the most beloved members of our John Wick family since we started," said director, Chad Stahelski.
  
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• NC Attorney General sues MV Realty who were first investigated by ABC11 Troubleshooter

  21-03-2023 21:04
  North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein filed suit against real estate brokerage firm MV Realty Tuesday.
  
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• Award-winning sommelier, Tonya Pitts shares her wine industry journey

  21-03-2023 20:55
  
  Get to know Tonya Pitts, an award-winning sommelier and champion for diversity and inclusion.
  
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• New York Knicks legend Willis Reed dies at 80

  21-03-2023 20:43
  
  Reed, whose passing was confirmed on Tuesday, was part of two world title-winning teams in New York, with a memorable first championship in 1970 famed for his Game 7 comeback from injury.
  
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• Inmates caught after allegedly tunneling through cell wall, escaping from jail

  21-03-2023 20:27
  
  The men allegedly tunneled through a cell wall that led to the outside of the building and then climbed the security wall, according to the sheriff's office.
  
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• Fort Bragg sets official date for name change ceremony

  21-03-2023 20:19
  Fort Bragg officials said Tuesday that the Army post will officially change its name to Fort Liberty in a ceremony on June 2.
  
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• Fort Bragg sets official date for name change

  21-03-2023 20:18
  Fort Bragg officials said Tuesday that the Army post will officially change its name to Fort Liberty in a ceremony on June 2.
  
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• Cary police identify body found in fire pit debris, rule her death ruled homicide

  21-03-2023 20:00
  Police identified the body found in the burn pit debris as 34-year-old Cecily Anne Walker of Raleigh. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
  
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• Biden to create national monuments in Nevada, Texas at conservation summit

  21-03-2023 19:44
  Biden named Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada and Castner Range National Monument in Texas as the nation's newest monuments.
  
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• Cloudy & Cool, Spotty Showers Tomorrow

  21-03-2023 19:22
  
  Near-record warmth arrives on Friday.
  
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• Spring is here! When Easter, Passover, Mother's Day fall in 2023

  21-03-2023 18:10
  Depending on your religious affiliation or background, this can also mean the approach of Easter, Passover or Ramadan.
  
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• Midweek spotty showers

  21-03-2023 18:03
  
  Temps will climb through week's end.
  
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• Study shows Americans are walking about 600 fewer steps since pandemic

  21-03-2023 17:59
  
  A new study reveals that Americans reduced their daily step count by about 600 steps since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Get ready for Saturday's Triangle LUNGe Forward

  21-03-2023 17:56
  
  The 17th Triangle LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Celebration benefits lung cancer research and education.
  
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• An emerging fungal threat spread at an alarming rate in US health care facilities, study says

  21-03-2023 17:55
  The CDC has called Candida auris an "urgent threat" because it is often multidrug-resistant, easily spreads through health care facilities and can cause deadly disease.
  
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• UNC system administrators, faculty and leaders gather to discuss students mental health

  21-03-2023 17:31
  The five NC State student deaths by suicide this year were on the minds of many who attended the event at the Friday Center.
  
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• Los Angeles schools shut down as staff begin 3-day strike

  21-03-2023 16:34
  Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked off the job Tuesday over stalled contract talks, and they were joined by teachers in a three-day strike that shut down the nation's second-largest school system.
  
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• ABC11 Together Perspectives for March 19, 2023

  21-03-2023 16:25
  ABC11 Together Perspectives: Durham Crop Hunger Walk, Walk to De-feet Dementia and Triangle Lunge Forward
  
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• Heaven's Baby Angels puts love in every stitch to honor babies lost

  21-03-2023 16:11
  
  Heaven's Baby Angels takes donated wedding dresses and creates infant bereavement gowns in New Jersey.
  
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• Southeast Raleigh teacher charged with indecent liberties with a student

  21-03-2023 16:00
  
  A teacher in southeast Raleigh is being accused of taking indecent liberties with a student and other charges.
  
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• Mother of teen girl raped by a NC restaurant owner speaks out: 'She gets to choose her destiny'

  21-03-2023 15:52
  A nearly year-long nightmare has come to a close for a North Carolina mom and her family.
  
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• NC Food Lion coworkers win $1 million Powerball prize on ticket they purchased at work

  21-03-2023 15:11
  Food Lion coworkers in Wake County and Johnston County win a $1 million Powerball prize.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow Park City trial set to begin Tuesday in Deer Valley ski crash case

  21-03-2023 15:02
  "Gwyneth Paltrow skied out of control," attorneys claim.
  
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• House committees look at new bills related to medical care, student safety and sports gambling

  21-03-2023 14:49
  Lawmakers in Raleigh will hear three different bills during their committee meetings that could have a big impact on the state.
  
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• Fake vehicle registration notices causing headaches for some drivers

  21-03-2023 13:40
  An ABC11 viewer contacted Troubleshooter Diane Wilson after getting a letter that looked official as it claims to be from the Vehicle Services Division.
  
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• Mother of teen girl raped by Rougemont restaurant owner speaks out

  21-03-2023 11:33
  A nearly year-long nightmare has come to a close for a North Carolina mom and her family.
  
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• Final morning of freezing temperatures

  21-03-2023 08:49
  A freezing start on the first full day of spring
  
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• Duke falls to Colorado 61-53 in OT in women's NCAA tournament

  21-03-2023 04:33
  
  Duke rallied from a slow start to force overtime but ran out of steam and missed a chance to get to the women's Sweet 16.
  
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• 'What about the victims?' Durham hears community feedback on how to hand out opioid settlement money

  21-03-2023 04:25
  Durham County leaders heard from the public Monday about how to use opioid settlement money. "Please address the people who have lost so much from this."
  
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• Groups make pitches for sidewalk repairs, other safety issues at Durham City Hall

  21-03-2023 04:21
  Two groups made their voices heard Monday night at Durham City Hall as the public weighs in on the city's budget for the first time.
  
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• 'Amazing opportunity': DPS culinary students are finalists in NC Jr. Chef Competition

  21-03-2023 01:46
  The team of Durham students is a finalist in the 2023 North Carolina Jr Chef Competition.
  
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• Nash Co. Commissioner calls for resignation of DSS leadership after child's death, violations found

  21-03-2023 01:11
  "The citizens of Nash County have lost trust and faith in the leadership there."
  
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• US invasion of Iraq marks 20 years; What lessons were learned?

  21-03-2023 00:42
  "I feel like we brought them into the modern world."
  
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• UNC falls 71-69 to Ohio State in women's NCAA tournament

  21-03-2023 00:42
  Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. 3 Ohio State to a 71-69 win over No. 6 seed North Carolina on Monday and help the Buckeyes advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season.
  
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