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Just In: Defense attorneys have rested their case in the murder trial of Raven Abaroa, who is charged with first-degree murder in the April 26, 2005, death of his wife, Janet Abaroa.

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Bridge collapse in Washington caused by truck hitting span
The Interstate 5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River was caused by an oversize truck hitting the span, the Washington State Patrol chief said.
Updated 8:38 a.m. today | Read Story | 27 comments
UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted; two men arrested
Britain scrambled fighter jets Friday to intercept a commercial airliner carrying more than 300 people from Pakistan, diverting it to an isolated runway at an airport on the outskirts of London and arresting two passengers on suspicion of endangering the aircraft.
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Farmville father sought after baby found with burns
Farmville police were searching for a man Friday who they say burned his 3-month-old child.
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Updated 10:40 a.m. today | Read Story | 12 comments
Sunshine, cool temps returning ahead of 'perfect' weekend
Cool, dry air and abundant sunshine will return to central and eastern North Carolina Friday, setting up a beautiful holiday weekend, WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said.
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Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny. Airlines, hotels and campgrounds are commanding higher rates and seeing more customers than a few summers ago, and luxury hotels are selling out. Local businessmen and state officials are optimistic.
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