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Local News

86-year-old couple killed in Fayetteville house fire during Florence
Dogs rescued from locked kennel surrounded by rising Florence floodwater

News

KIRK ROSS: Flo shows weirdness in scheme to void coastal planning rules
Florence ha desbordado ríos, inundado calles y casas. Y sigue lloviendo
El papa expulsa al sacerdote chileno Cristian Precht Bañados en medio del escándalo de abuso sexual
Hong Kong, afectado por el tifón Mangkhut que dejó 40 muertos en Filipinas
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Florence packs a wallop, voting data request isn't cool and hollow promise of Innovative School District
Uruguay, el primer país en legalizar la marihuana, está tomándose las cosas con calma
Mujer acusa a juez Brett Kavanaugh de conducta sexual inapropiada, según reporte de The Washington Post
El futuro de Brett Kavanaugh está en riesgo por las acusaciones de esta mujer
La embajadora de EE.UU. ante la ONU, Nikki Haley, acusa a Rusia de ayudar a Corea del Norte a evadir sanciones
Coca-Cola podría entrar al negocio de bebidas con infusión de cannabis
Durham schools on holding class amid flooding, tornado warning: 'We made the best decision we could'
Doble tragedia en la Media Maratón de Medellín: muere un corredor tras cruzar la meta y otro es atropellado por un vehículo
Health care is a right
Kavanaugh and the Politics of Bad Faith
Megatormentas de categoría 6: ¿cómo deben prepararse las ciudades?
Trump impone nuevos aranceles a productos chinos por 200.000 millones de dólares

Weather

Less than two years after Matthew, Lumberton again flooded in misery
Latest: Florence-related deaths in NC up to 25
Triangle should start to dry out today after days of wet weather
Baby swept away in Union County floodwaters
Floodwaters wash train from tracks in Anson County
5 things to know about Florence in NC
Saturated SC bridge gives way as truck crosses
DOT sets up relief pipeline to Wilmington
Record rainfall: Some saw almost 3 feet from Florence
Regulators: Brunswick Nuclear reactors shut down, safe
Water behind Hope Mills Dam rising
Social media apps get help to storm victims
Sky 5 tour: Parts of I-95 passable, others submerged and rivers still rising
Trees down, homes damaged after tornado reported in Elm City
Fatal flood waters wash away chunks of downtown Laurinburg
Waffle House execs provide support, welcome, hot meals in Wilmington
Chapel Hill sees flooding from Florence remnants
People gather to gawk, watch rising Cape Fear River

National News

JOHN SCHWARTZ & RICHARD FAUSSET: Warned of rising seas, N.C. chose to favor development
No. 1 Aim of Democratic Campaign Ads: Protect Pre-existing Conditions
Can Paying for a Health Problem as a Whole, Not Piece by Piece, Save Medicare Money?
No Debates for Top California Offices? That Could Happen
Fatal Shark Attack Off Cape Cod Is First in Massachusetts Since 1936
Walter Mischel, Psychologist Famed for Marshmallow Test, Dies at 88
Hillary Clinton Blasts Trump in New Essay: ‘Our Democracy Is in Crisis’
Letting Go of Lincoln
Adults Smoke. And Children Suffer.
In a Hurry? Try Express Weight Training
Business backlash: Some firms face political fallout
Sotomayor’s Book Tour Is a Hit With Hispanic Kids: ‘I Like How She Stood Up for Herself’
Seeking Human Generosity’s Origins in an Ape’s Gift to Another Ape
Dayton says drinking water is safe, but more residents are raising doubts
What Foods Should I Avoid to Prevent Kidney Stones?
Cruz’s Campaign Marked a Fundraising Letter an Official ‘Summons.’ It Wasn’t Against the Rules.
First Fatal Citi Bike Crash: Was the Bus Driver to Blame?
New Option After Mastectomy
2017 Took a Negative Turn
Europe’s Triumphs and Troubles Are Written in Swiss Ice
SpaceX to Announce First Customer for Trip Around the Moon
Reversing Course, Collins Will Seek 4th House Term Despite Indictment
Shan Tianfang, a Superstar of Chinese Storytelling, Dies at 83
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Politics of a $3,000 Suit
Alan Abel, Hoaxer Extraordinaire, Is (on Good Authority) Dead at 94
John Pritchard III, Tenacious Law Enforcement Leader, Dies at 75
What 13,000 Patents Involving the DNA of Sea Life Tell Us About the Future
Saltmarsh Sparrows Fight to Keep Their Heads Above Water
Chicago Searches for a New Mayor, and a Familiar Name Crops Up: Daley
Lapses in Turning the Lights On
Chicago Prosecutors Paint Officer as Reckless in the Shooting of Laquan McDonald
Yet Another Worrisome Subway Statistic: More People Are Going on the Tracks
Rivers Keep Rising and More Deaths Are Feared as Storm Pushes Away
RICHARD FAUSSET: In Flood-Hit Public Housing, a Reminder That the Poor Bear Brunt of Storms' Fury
After Chaotic Massachusetts Race, a Push for Ranked Voting
Health and Fitness News and Notes
Ira Sabin, Founder of JazzTimes Magazine, Is Dead at 90
Surveillance Videos Offered Key Clues in Shooting Death of Rikers Island Officer
Retire? These Graying ‘Encore Entrepreneurs’ Are Just Starting Up
Bloomberg May Run for President as a Democrat. His Views on Policing and #MeToo Could Be a Problem.
Weather
Trump Says Tariffs Will Save American Factories. History Shows Otherwise.
National News at a Glance
Trump Plans to Cap Refugees Allowed Into U.S. at 30,000, a Record Low
On Burglary Call, Officers Kill Knife-Wielding Woman
Former Assembly Speaker Won’t Remain Free on Bail

World News

Can Ethiopia’s New Leader, a Political Insider, Change His Country from the Inside Out?
Brazil police seize millions in cash, luxury watches from African delegation
Trump administration revokes Palestinian envoy's US residency permit
Typhoon Mangkhut: More Than 40 Bodies Found in Philippines Landslide
Floods in Nigeria Kill More than 100, Wiping out Homes and Farms
China says Sweden violated tourists' human rights
Accusations of a ‘Nightmare’ Vacation Test China’s Relations With Sweden
Are Australia’s Music Festivals to Blame for Overdose Deaths?
Australia Hunts for Saboteur Hiding Needles in Strawberries
Kidnapped International Red Cross aid worker killed in Nigeria
After the Storm: Hong Kong, Battered by Typhoon Mangkhut
How you can help Typhoon Mangkhut recovery efforts
Turkey and Russia to create buffer zone in rebel-held Syrian province
Russia and Turkey Announce Demilitarized Zone in Last Rebel-Held Part of Syria
Poland’s Leader Finds an Ally in Trump, Even as He Brings Courts to Heel
Drawn by Gold, Drowned in Mud: Typhoon Kills Philippine Miners
Cameroon bride and Chinese husband find fame on Chinese internet
World News at a Glance
Haley Says Russia ‘Actively Working’ to Subvert North Korea Sanctions
Guatemala’s Democracy is Under Threat — by Its Own President
South Korean Leader Arrives in North; U.S. Is Wary

Traffic

Woman dies in crash on Capital Boulavard

5 On Your Side

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Even after hurricane, companies can fire employees who can't make it to work
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Business

Trade threats; Another problem at Tesla; Amazon leaks
India struggles to find the answer to its slumping currency
Coke could make a move into cannabis-infused drinks
Jaguar Land Rover workers on 3-day week because of Brexit and the diesel slump
Trains and planes are booming. That's good news for the economy
The keto craze is hitting the mainstream
Benioff Explains Why He Is Buying Time Magazine
MoviePass wants to prop up its stock price again
Retail sales still growing despite tariff uncertainty
5 industries Amazon is shaking up
Applause and anticipation from staffers a day after Time Magazine sale
Corporate America is spending more on buybacks than anything else
Apple Shares in a Time of Trade War
Saudi Arabia invests $1 billion in potential Tesla rival
Shorting Cannabis Stocks Is Getting Costly
Justice Department Approves Cigna-Express Scripts Merger
When Being Separated From Your Luggage Is a Good Thing
Elon Musk Is Sued by Caver He Accused of Being a Pedophile
Trump Hits China With Tariffs on $200 Billion in Goods, Escalating Trade War
Julie Chen leaving 'The Talk' after husband Les Moonves exits CBS
Business News at a Glance

Lifestyles

Aging Well : No Control
Go Ask Mom : North Carolina Zoo remains closed Monday
Go Ask Mom : More Triangle family destinations dry off, reopen after Florence
Zuckerberg Not the Only Tech CEO to Blow Shofar
Egg Pastas With More Oomph
Master the Art of Shucking Oysters
Go Ask Mom : After Florence forces schedule changes, 7 consignment sales line up deals this week for kids, women
Miss Hatch Chile Season? You Have a Second Chance
Coffee, Their Way
Tequila Picks Up Mezcal’s Smoky Habit
A Bit of Brooklyn History in Your Pocket
Go Ask Mom : Argh! Raleigh history museum plans Pirate Fest this weekend

Entertainment

What's on Tap : Events this week: Savor the Triangle, Raleigh Night Market
Eliza Dushku of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' marries real estate executive
Baby on the way for Richard Gere and wife Alejandra
Asia Argento demands that Rose McGowan retract statement
'Mary Poppins Returns' dazzles with new trailer
Soon-Yi Previn Defends Woody Allen and Describes Mia Farrow Darkly
Soon-Yi Previn breaks silence to defend Woody Allen
McCartney Tops Eminem for His First No. 1 Album in Over 3 Decades
Cults, Demons and Nicolas Cage in ‘Mandy’
At the Close of Karl Ove Knausgaard’s ‘My Struggle,’ a Magician Loses His Touch
Terry Crews Shares ‘Apology’ Letter From the Man the TV Star Accused of Groping Him
Emmy nominations 2018: Did your favorite show make the cut?
Emmy nominations 2018: Did your favorite show make the cut?
Tom Arnold files police report against Mark Burnett for battery
Emmys 2018: The winners list
Bill Cosby’s Wife Asks Panel to Investigate Trial Judge
How an Egotistic Basketball Star Grounds ‘American Vandal’ Season 2
Emmy Awards honor a mix of new shows and familiar favorites
Chutzpah? An Afro-Cuban-Yiddish Opera Worth a Schlep
Hollywood roasted in Emmy opener
Glenn Weiss wins best Emmy moment with live proposal
Toronto Symphony Taps Gustavo Gimeno as Its Music Director
Emmys: ‘Ronan Farrow is on Line One’
Henry Winkler Wins His First Emmy
Missing on the Emmys Red Carpet: Men Who Dress for a Show
Emmys: Yes, That Was Teddy Perkins From ‘Atlanta’ in the Crowd
A One-Man Funeral With Many Lives in ‘I Hear You and Rejoice’
Betty White's Emmy appearance was pure joy
Emmys Marriage Proposal: Glenn Weiss Takes Home an Award and a Fiancée
'Game of Thrones' reclaims best drama award at Emmy Awards
More diversity jokes than wins for people of color at the Emmys
Emmys overdose on 'SNL,' as 'Game of Thrones' breaks up streaming party

Political News

The power of a named accuser: Kavanaugh's future now hangs in the balance
Senate passes bipartisan opioid package
3 options that could await House Democrats after the midterms
Lawyer: Kavanaugh accuser willing to testify publicly
State of play of the Kavanaugh nomination on Capitol Hill
'Rock the Vote' launches civics push ahead of 2018 midterm elections
Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford to testify on assault allegations in public Monday
Kavanaugh allegations lead to White House scramble
Kavanaugh and His Accuser Say They’re Willing to Testify
CNN Polls: Democrats hold the upper hand in Arizona, Tennessee Senate races
Kellyanne Conway says Kavanaugh's accuser 'should not be ignored or insulted'
Gowdy asks FEMA administrator for travel information
Haley accuses Russia of 'cheating' to help North Korea evade sanctions
The Threat to Roe v. Wade in the Case of the Missing Precedent
Why the Kavanaugh allegations come at the worst possible time for Republicans
FEMA Chief's Woes Mount as House GOP Launches Travel Inquiry
These senators could make or break Kavanaugh's nomination
Rep. Chris Collins will remain on the ballot despite indictment
Trump stands by Kavanaugh, supports 'a full process'
Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods
Trump's Space Force could cost nearly $13 billion over 5 years
Timeline: How the Kavanaugh accusations have unfolded
Anita Hill's accusations did not hurt public support for Clarence Thomas in '91
This is the single most important Senate race in the country
US Air Force says it needs more firepower to confront Russia, China
Wall Street Journal: Investigation into FEMA Chief Brock Long referred to prosecutors
Michael Flynn set to be sentenced after midterms
Trump inflames war on Justice Dept. by declassifying Russia docs
Michael Bloomberg says he might run as a Democrat. But why?
Mueller and Defense Lawyers Ask for Flynn Sentencing to Be Scheduled
Hearing Set for Monday to Hear Kavanaugh and His Accuser
Joe Biden reacts to Kavanaugh allegation, reviving memories of Anita Hill hearing
It's NOT the economy, stupid!
Syria accidentally shot down a Russian military plane
Refugee levels are surging worldwide. Trump is slashing the number the US will let in
Ignoring Security Concerns, Trump to Make Russia Documents Public
State Department's unclassified email system breached
Republicans and Democrats grapple with Kavanaugh political fallout 7 weeks from midterms
White House plan to defend Kavanaugh relies heavily on women
A Judge, a Professor, a Sexual Accusation and Echoes of 1991
Why Dianne Feinstein waited to take the Brett Kavanaugh allegations to the FBI
Mark Judge, Kavanaugh's high school classmate, details high school parties in past writings
Sessions Says Justice Department Has Helped Preserve Free Speech on Campuses

Health Team

More than 9,000 US children are injured by infant walkers every year, study finds
Household disinfectants could be making kids overweight, study says
Air pollution particles found in mothers' placentas, new study finds
'The Maria Generation': Young people are dying and suffering on an island with a highly uncertain future
Almost 1 in 11 students has vaped cannabis, report says
Stanford is stripping the name of a Catholic saint over his treatment of Native Americans
This is why people hesitate to report sexual misconduct