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Today in history - Dec. 29

Today is Friday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2006. There are two days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 29, 1916 (according to the New Style calendar; Dec. 16th by the Old Style), Grigory Rasputin, the so-called "Mad Monk" who had wielded great influence...

Dirty Flue May Have Caused Fire

" December 21, 2006 North Carolina - Fire officials say a mechanical malfunction in a water heating structure at Meredith Village Apartments likely sparked the blaze Wednesday afternoon that left dozens of people displaced from their homes. Raleigh Fire Department Division...

Today in history - Dec. 13

"Today is Wednesday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2006. There are 18 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 13, 1862, Union forces suffered a major defeat to the Confederates at the Battle of Fredericksburg. On this date: In 1642, Dutch navigator Abel...

At least 6 dead as storms hit N.C. (AP)

" RALEIGH, N.C. - A tornado struck a tiny riverside community early Thursday, killing at least six people as thunderstorms continued a path of destruction across the South. Another person died earlier in Louisiana, and a car crash death near Charlotte was also blamed on the...

NASCAR fans can ride the bus to speedway (News 14 Carolina)

" in the Triad. Next Drawing: Sept. 30 Estimated Jackpot: $15 million Last Drawing: Sept. 27 Jackpot: $15 million Numbers: 23-28-33-35-49 Powerball: 16 Shrimp Phyllo... Wendell sues former finance manager... Raleigh gears up for weekend Bike Fest... Senate Majority Leader...

Jurors reach partial verdict in Passaro trial

"RALEIGH — The jury in former CIA contractor David Passaro’s assault trial reached a verdict Wednesday on some of the four charges that he illegally beat a prisoner while stationed at a remote base Afghanistan. The jury is set to continue deliberations today. While it...

Expect Them To Come Banging On Your Door If You've Been Told To Go

There are now 45 fugitive hunting teams operating -- Not a good time to hang around in the United States after being ordered to leave.

NC moves to limit MD role in executions (AP)

" RALEIGH, N.C. - The state licensing board for doctors gave initial approval Friday for a policy blocking doctors from actively participating in executions, addressing an issue that has weighed heavily on medical professionals in many states. The North Carolina Medical...

Video: Weapons Found Under House [NBC17 Raleigh-Durham News]

"A Durham neighborhood is evacuated after a contractor working on a rented home finds a cache of military weapons in a crawl space. Strmz Video » News & Weather » Local News » North Carolina » Raleigh-Durham » NBC17 Raleigh-Durham News Video News Local Local-News North...