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Included in North Carolina's new $30 billion state budget is at least $3 billion for economic development. Megasites, NCInnovation, Global TransPark and infrastructure are among the biggest earmarks.

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A crash involving an SUV and a utility truck closed both northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Orange County for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon.

<b>HILLSBOROUGH, N.C.</b> — A crash involving an SUV and a utility truck closed both northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Orange County for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon.

The crash occurred at about 1 p.m. near mile marker 168, which is about 2 miles west of the U.S. Highway 70 exit.

There was no immediate word on any injuries.

Both northbound lanes reopened by 3:30 p.m.

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The 17-year-old who was shot Monday night in Raleigh has died.

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After an intense 48-hour search, a missing 9-year-old girl who disappeared over the weekend while on a camping trip with her family in upstate New York was found safe Monday evening, and a suspect was in custody, according to the New York State Police.

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NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge indicated Tuesday that he's not embracing former President Donald Trump’s view that most claims in his civil business fraud trial are too old for court, as the defense had hoped the judge would after the trial's first day.

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The lawsuit cites the Voting Rights Act, as well as past U.S. Supreme Court precedent striking down residency wait times as an unconstitutional infringement on people's right to vote and to travel.

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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after his earlier deal imploded, setting the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024 while his father is campaigning for reelection.

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association is holding a press conference to discuss the impact of the new state law that will strip the association of much of its authority to govern high school sports in North Carolina and the next steps for the association.

NCHSAA press conference discusses new state law overhauling role of association

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NC State coach Dave Doeren announced the move from Brennan Armstrong on Monday morning.

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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president, the sport’s governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision.

Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss case

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Mack Brown said transfer wide receiver Tez Walker could play in the College Football Playoffs or in the team's bowl game because those take place after the fall semester is over. The NCAA deemed Walker ineligible for the 2023 regular season.

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The state of North Carolina has produced several athletes who have achieved excellence playing two sports, including Julius Peppers, Russell Wilson and Dick Groat.

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