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Hagan, Burr express concern over health care funding
The Democratic-controlled House on Saturday narrowly passed the health care reform legislation, 220-215, but the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. North Carolina senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr both expressed concern Sunday over paying for the $1.2 trillion bill. MORE
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The Democratic-controlled House on Saturday narrowly passed the health care reform legislation, 220-215, but the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. North Carolina senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr both expressed concern Sunday over paying for the $1.2 trillion bill. MORE
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Suspect in Mount Airy shooting was in U.S. illegally
Authorities said the suspect in the killing of four men outside a Mount Airy TV store was in the U.S. illegally and had been deported once. MORE
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Authorities said the suspect in the killing of four men outside a Mount Airy TV store was in the U.S. illegally and had been deported once. MORE
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Raleigh among most dangerous cities for pedestrians
Advocacy groups released the "Dangerous by Design" report to link the number of pedestrians killed each year with the limited amount of state and federal transportation money spent on making cities more pedestrian-friendly. MORE
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Advocacy groups released the "Dangerous by Design" report to link the number of pedestrians killed each year with the limited amount of state and federal transportation money spent on making cities more pedestrian-friendly. MORE
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2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
Nervous Democrats are on defense, and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate, as well as governors' races, in a Democratic wave. MORE
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Nervous Democrats are on defense, and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate, as well as governors' races, in a Democratic wave. MORE
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Split N.C. delegation votes 8-5 against health care bill
Eight of North Carolina's 13 representatives – three Democrats and five Republicans – voted against the health care overhaul bill approved by the House of Representatives Saturday. MORE
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Eight of North Carolina's 13 representatives – three Democrats and five Republicans – voted against the health care overhaul bill approved by the House of Representatives Saturday. MORE
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Probationer arrested at break-in at ex-girlfriend's home
A 43-year-old man wanted for probation violations was caught breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house in Weldon Saturday, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. MORE
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A 43-year-old man wanted for probation violations was caught breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house in Weldon Saturday, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. MORE
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Cyclist dies following weekend collision
Devin Ray, 16, of Dunn, was hit by a vehicle at about 8 p.m. Saturday night on an Interstate 95 service road outside Dunn, according to the state Highway Patrol. MORE
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Devin Ray, 16, of Dunn, was hit by a vehicle at about 8 p.m. Saturday night on an Interstate 95 service road outside Dunn, according to the state Highway Patrol. MORE
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Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall
Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and other luminaries at what was once a fortified border crossing - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell. MORE
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Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and other luminaries at what was once a fortified border crossing - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell. MORE
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McDonald's reopens after haz-mat incident
A McDonald's restaurant in Knightdale has reopened after a haz-mat incident sent six people to the hospital Sunday morning. MORE
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A McDonald's restaurant in Knightdale has reopened after a haz-mat incident sent six people to the hospital Sunday morning. MORE
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N.C. starts Web site to guide smoke-free transition
North Carolina has launched a Web site to help the state's bars, restaurants and hotels to kick the smoking habit for good. MORE
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North Carolina has launched a Web site to help the state's bars, restaurants and hotels to kick the smoking habit for good. MORE
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