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  1. Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

    Congress_Budget_81193WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to sign.

  2. Man ambushed, shot another man after shooting ex-girlfriend's home, police say

    Jerome MelvinPolice in Wilson and Rocky Mount said 32-year-old Jerome Melvin shot into his ex-girlfriends home in Wilson late Friday night and later ambushed and shot a man who was in the home at the time.

  3. Family, friends hold vigil for Classic Carolina owner and his son

    Vigil for Kris and Dhruva ChellaniKris and Dhruva Chellani were killed in a car crash early in September. On Saturday night, many at the vigil said they were still processing the loss.

  4. Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

    Abortion_North_Carolina_78579RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A federal judge on Saturday blocked two portions of North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues. But nearly all of the restrictions approved by the legislature this year, including a near-ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy, aren't being specifically challenged and remain intact.

  5. Notre Dame stymies Duke offense, leads 10-0 at halftime.

    Signs at College GameDayNo. 17 Duke (4-0) took on No. 11 Notre Dame (4-1) on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.

  6. Hailey Brooks honored at Family Fun Day in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday

    Brooks FamilyBrooks was killed when she was hit by a truck in the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade. On Saturday, Duck Duck Jeep in Fuquay Varina honored Brooks, who had ties to the town.

  7. 4 years of construction nearly complete; three-fourths of I-540 loop around Raleigh will be done in 2024

    The state is getting closer to closing the Interstate 540 loop around Raleigh.The state is getting closer to closing the Interstate 540 loop around Raleigh.

  8. 5-month-old baby boy dies in Wilson County, homicide investigation underway

    5-month-old boy dies in Wilson CountyA homicide investigation is underway in Wilson County after a 5-month-old baby boy died.

  9. Fireman who allegedly set string of fires he later responded to arrested and charged

    Kendall RhoadsKendall Rhoads, 60, was also charged with one count of reckless use of fire or explosives, according to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office.

  10. UN to vote on resolution to authorize one-year deployment of armed force to help Haiti fight gangs

    Pictures_of_the_Week_Latin_America_and_Caribbean_Photo_Gallery_45404SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is scheduling a vote Monday on a resolution that would authorize a one-year deployment of an international force to help Haiti quell a surge in gang violence and restore security so the troubled Caribbean nation can hold long-delayed elections.

  11. Multiple law enforcement agencies break up fight at Triton High School; homecoming dance postponed

    Football field, high school football fieldMultiple law enforcement agencies had to break up several fights that broke out at a Triton High School football game Friday night.

  12. Government shutdown would have significant impact on Triangle, NC State economist says

    Impacts to be felt across Triangle of potential goverment shutdown The federal government will shut down if Congress doesn't reach a funding deal by midnight Saturday.