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• Additional attacks on US bases in Syria Friday after retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups

  24-03-2023 23:56
  A U.S. official told ABC News that there were two new attacks late Friday on two U.S. facilities in Deir ez-Zor Province in eastern Syria after another earlier in the day and a drone attack on Thursday that prompted retaliatory U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian-backed militias believed responsible.
  
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• Scientists create mice from two dads after making eggs from skin cells

  24-03-2023 23:32
  Scientists have created mice with two biologically male parents for the first time - a significant milestone in reproductive biology.
  
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• 'No one's here.' Durham students shaken up by violent week involving gun violence

  24-03-2023 23:17
  At least 15 people under the age of 18 have been shot or killed so far this year in the Bull City
  
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• 'The Bachelorette,' 'Jeopardy! Masters' among ABC summer premieres announced today

  24-03-2023 23:11
  'The Bachelorette,' 'Jeopardy! Masters' are among the shows premiering this summer on ABC.
  
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• 'Investing in America': President Joe Biden expected to visit Triangle, Wolfspeed in RTP

  24-03-2023 22:59
  
  President Joe Biden expected to visit semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed in RTP during Investing in Amerca tour stop in Durham, NC
  
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• Biden meets with Trudeau as US, Canada announce immigration agreement

  24-03-2023 22:53
  On immigration, Biden and Trudeau used the visit to announce an agreement aiming to stem the flow of asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings from the U.S. to Canada.
  
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• 'I'm grateful.' Durham woman gifted with new electric scooter

  24-03-2023 22:49
  The nonprofit Firefighters of Color gifted the woman a new scooter.
  
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• Roxboro shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured

  24-03-2023 22:38
  A shooting in Roxboro left one person dead and two others in critical condition Friday afternoon.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow trial live: Actress testifies in own defense in ski collision case

  24-03-2023 22:07
  
  Gwyneth Paltrow and the man who broke four ribs after the two collided at a Utah ski resort seven years ago are both expected to testify Friday in a trial over his claims that the movie star's recklessness caused his concussion and lasting physical injuries.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress testifies in own defense in ski collision case | LIVE

  24-03-2023 21:57
  
  Gwyneth Paltrow and the man who broke four ribs after the two collided at a Utah ski resort seven years ago are both expected to testify Friday in a trial over his claims that the movie star's recklessness caused his concussion and lasting physical injuries.
  
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• Hoke County deputy shoots, kills armed man while serving search warrant

  24-03-2023 21:54
  The Hoke County sheriff's Office said the man, identified as Larry Ray Scott, was armed and refused to drop his weapon before being shot by a deputy.
  
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• Gov. Cooper vetoes bill eliminating background checks for handguns

  24-03-2023 21:49
  Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed SB 41, which eliminates the current requirement that people have a valid permit from their local sheriff's office before purchasing or acquiring a handgun.
  
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• Cooler Air Headed In

  24-03-2023 20:50
  Still above average for the weekend, but 60s for highs next week
  
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• Coyote injures 2 toddlers in separate attacks in Scottsdale, Arizona: Officials

  24-03-2023 20:47
  Just half a mile away from that incident, another toddler was on a playground near an elementary school when he was also attacked by a coyote, according to an urban wildlife specialist.
  
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• Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

  24-03-2023 20:35
  The companies are expected to sue before the laws take effect in March 2024.
  
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• Philly Theatre Week leaps onto the stage

  24-03-2023 20:35
  
  The amazing Jenna Keurzi steps onto the stage portraying Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in her newest play to kick off Philly Theatre Week.
  
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• Top Trump aides ordered to testify in Jan. 6 probe as judge rejects claims of executive privilege

  24-03-2023 20:30
  Mark Meadows, who according to sources was subpoenaed in January, was one of the only aides around Trump on Jan. 6 as the attack unfolded.
  
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• 'Screamed at top of my lungs.' NC man wins final $2 million on Grand Money scratch-off ticket

  24-03-2023 19:41
  In addition to buying a house, the Johnston County man said he plans to pay off his truck and buy a new lawn mower.
  
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• Irish Dancers wow the crowds for St. Patrick's Week

  24-03-2023 19:29
  
  The McHugh School of Irish Dance puts on a show of Irish dancers for St. Patrick's Day
  
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• Stars talk season 3 premiere of 'Secrets of Sulphur Springs' on Disney Channel

  24-03-2023 19:06
  Preston Oliver (Griffin Campbell) and Kyliegh Curran (Harper Dunn) are back and say there is a new mystery with a new ghost.
  
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• 'City killer' asteroid to pass between Earth and moon's orbits this weekend

  24-03-2023 19:02
  Although an asteroid with the potential to cause significant damage if it hit a populated area is coming somewhat unusually close to our planet this weekend, it is on course to pass harmlessly between the orbits of Earth and the moon.
  
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• Prosecutors accept deal with George Santos in Brazilian fraud case

  24-03-2023 18:24
  
  Prosecutors in Brazil have agreed to a deal with Rep. George Santos in a case in which he is accused of defrauding a Rio de Janeiro area clerk of $1,300 over clothes and shoes in 2008, documents obtained by CNN show.
  
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• Training while fasting: Muslim MMA fighter describes his Ramadan regimen

  24-03-2023 18:22
  
  Belal Muhammad discusses cutting weight while fasting and what his energy level was like during a five-round fight last year during Ramadan.
  
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• 2 teenagers shot in separate incidents in Durham, day after 3 teens found shot and 2 died

  24-03-2023 17:20
  A second day of violence among youth saw two more young people shot, one with life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Near records Friday with highs in upper 80s

  24-03-2023 16:58
  We're cranking up the heat even more today.
  
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• Police release body camera footage of fatal shooting of man chased for shoplifting

  24-03-2023 16:48
  
  One officer was fired after Timothy Johnson was fatally shot during an alleged attempt to shoplift sunglasses last month.
  
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• Should I freeze my eggs? Fertility expert and egg-freezing advocate weigh in

  24-03-2023 15:48
  
  Should I freeze my eggs? Fertility expert and egg-freezing advocate weigh in
  
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• Man facing murder charge in 2022 Cumberland County shooting

  24-03-2023 15:19
  Cumberland County Sheriff's Office arrested 27-year-old Jamal Robinson for the murder of Jermaine Hailey.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress expected to testify in ski collision case

  24-03-2023 14:54
  Gwyneth Paltrow and the man who broke four ribs after the two collided at a Utah ski resort seven years ago are both expected to testify Friday in a trial over his claims that the movie star's recklessness caused his concussion and lasting physical injuries.
  
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• Unruly passenger accused of biting, kicking police as she was dragged off plane in Florida

  24-03-2023 14:38
  The flight crew asked her to leave the Frontier Airlines flight, but she refused, so they called the police.
  
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• 9-month-old boy reported missing from Greensboro found safely in Harnett County, father arrested

  24-03-2023 13:11
  
  An AMBER Alert was sent out Thursday for 9-month-old Kayson Osiah Monk.
  
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• Durham City Councilmember accused of extortion by real estate developer

  24-03-2023 13:08
  Monique Holsey-Hyman is accused of extortion by a developer claiming she wanted money for her campaign in exchange for support on a project.
  
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• President Joe Biden coming to the Triangle next week

  24-03-2023 12:40
  On Tuesday, the president will come to Durham to kick off his Investing in America tour.
  
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• Raleigh attorney stands with Shanquella Robinson's family as they demand government to step up

  24-03-2023 12:02
  National Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, surrounded by Robinson's family and social justice advocates demanded justice at a press conference held at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina.
  
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• Woman and teen shot at Travel Lodge in Fayetteville

  24-03-2023 11:06
  Fayetteville police officers are investigating after at least two people were reportedly shot at a motel late Thursday night.
  
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• Near Records Today

  24-03-2023 08:44
  Near-record warmth arrives today
  
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• US military carries out airstrikes in Syria after drone attack kills American contractor

  24-03-2023 04:47
  U.S. intelligence assessed that the one-way attack drone that struck the base was Iranian in origin, according to the statement.
  
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• Fayetteville police investigating shooting at Travel Lodge

  24-03-2023 04:39
  Fayetteville police officers are investigating after at least two people were reportedly shot at a motel late Thursday night.
  
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• CDC report finds more children in U.S. diagnosed with autism due to better screening

  24-03-2023 03:41
  In 2020, about 1 in 36 children had been diagnosed with autism by age 8, the CDC says. That's up from 1 in 150 children in 2000.
  
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• World Athletics Council bans transgender athletes from international track and field

  24-03-2023 03:05
  The World Athletics Council adopted the same rules as swimming did last year in deciding to bar athletes who have transitioned from male to female and have gone through male puberty.
  
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• Pennsylvania rioter charged in Nancy Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison

  24-03-2023 02:51
  
  Riley June Williams, 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged but not convicted of helping steal a laptop from Pelosi's office suite during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
  
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• NC man buys $68K Maserati SUV from Carvana for wife's birthday, then learns it's a stolen car

  24-03-2023 02:23
  Everything was fine until he took the SUV to be serviced at the Maserati dealership and things quickly went downhill.
  
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• PWC projects more possible price hikes for customers if EPA's PFAS standards are enforced

  24-03-2023 02:20
  PWC says the EPA's proposed PFAS standards could mean higher costs for the utility -- and ultimately customers.
  
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• 'Still a struggle.' Owners of NC 'historically underutilized businesses' want more public contracts

  24-03-2023 02:14
  North Carolina classifies a business as a historically underutilized business if it is 51% owned by a minority, female or disabled individual.
  
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• US antisemitic incidents at highest level since group started recording them in 1970s

  24-03-2023 00:36
  
  Antisemitic incidents in the US reached their highest level last year since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a civil rights non-governmental organization, began recording them in 1979.
  
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• CDC report finds more children in U.S. diagnosed with autism from boost in early detection

  24-03-2023 00:30
  In 2020, about 1 in 36 children had been diagnosed with autism by age 8, the CDC says. That's up from 1 in 150 children in 2000.
  
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• Service restored to Durham's 911 call center

  24-03-2023 00:26
  
  The Durham Emergency Communications Center said a 911 system outage is affecting several counties, including Durham.
  
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• NC man buys $68K Maserati from Carvana for wife's birthday, then learns it's a stolen car

  24-03-2023 00:26
  Everything was fine until he took the car to be serviced at the Maserati dealership and things quickly went downhill.
  
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• AKA Conference, Dreamville among big events pumping millions into Raleigh's economy

  24-03-2023 00:10
  Tens of thousands of people are converging on the Capital City for big sporting events, live music and business conferences.
  
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• NC man buys $68K Maserati for wife's birthday from Carvana, then learns car was stolen

  24-03-2023 00:08
  Everything was fine until he took the car to be serviced at the Maserati dealership and things quickly went downhill.
  
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