Bare trees become one with the sun.<br />

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The driver of the four-door Audi took a rifle from his car and fired multiple rounds at the Mustang as it drove away from the scene, according to the Durham County Sheriff's Office.

Durham County collision leads to road rage shooting; deputies looking for shooter in an Audi

Durham County sheriff's deputies are looking for the person they say opened fire Sunday night on another driver in the parking lot of Han-Dee Hugo's at 423 Pleasant Drive. Picture courtesy of the Durham County Sheriff's Office.

Critics of North Carolina's Parents Bill of Rights say it's harmful to LGBT students and could be used to ban books or put students in harm at home. Supporters say it's needed to stop inappropriate discussions of sexuality or gender at school, and to stop children from keeping secrets from their parents.

NC Senators send controversial LGBTQ bill to a vote after tense committee hearing

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There are hidden places in North Carolina where you can walk in the footsteps of the Underground Railroad - where you can see what freedom seekers saw and try to gain a deeper understanding of the experience of escaping slavery.

'They were seeking freedom:' Centuries-old secrets hidden in giant coastal swamp

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Image courtesy of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

You know this from going about your daily life: we have a serious worker shortage.

5 reasons for the continuing worker shortage

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Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 -- Stop the rhetoric and antics. End the disruptive tactics and start now to make the prudent decisions and investments in the education of students, the quality of those who lead their classrooms and the resources these students and teachers need so they have the quality learning opportunities they've been promised.

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A teacher at a Catholic school was fired because she was in a same-sex relationship, the Archdiocese of Denver said.

Teacher fired for same-sex relationship

Federal authorities are exposing what they said was a racially-motivated plot to completely destroy the city of Baltimore.

Neo-Nazis plotted to 'completely destroy' Baltimore

A 102-year-old woman who survived Stalin's forced famine, is now making sniper suits for Ukrainian troops.

102-year-old Ukrainian woman makes sniper suits for troops

102-year-old Ukrainian woman makes sniper suits for troops

The double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh continues in Walterboro with testimony from a key witness.

Murdaugh trial: Witness says Alex made her nervous

A body was found in a frozen pond months after another body was found in a different Rhode Island pond.

Body found in frozen pond, 2nd since December

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A 53-foot long trailer on Monday arrived at Carter-Finley Stadium to begin the process of turning the football field into an outdoor ice hockey rink.



Ice at Carter-Finley Stadium: Will warm temps cause issues for outdoor Canes game?

Ice-making machines arrive at Carter Finley ahead of Canes' outdoor game

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

Lucky player in Washington wins $754.6M Powerball prize

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Purdue's unquestioned grip on No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll is gone after a weekend loss. That didn't stop the Boilermakers from remaining at the top anyway.

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