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Americans mark sixth anniversary of 9/11

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Americans are marking the sixth anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. In New York family members lay flowers where the twin towers fell. In Pennsylvania the 44 people on united airlines flight 93 were remembered. Meanwhile in Washington DC a new memorial is underway. Full story...
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Housing market slowdown expected to continue

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For most of the year, analysts have been witnessing a significant slowdown in the housing market. Now, they're predicting that the trend could continue for longer than expected. If you think the housing slump is going to end soon -- think again. Full story...
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Early screenings help beat lung cancer

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For smokers and former smokers the possibility of lung cancer is a real concern. But an expert panel says patients should still say no to lung cancer screening with CT scans. Lung cancer kills more Americans each year than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Full story...
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Hundreds gather in Brunswick County for 9/11 motorcade

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Hundreds of people gathered in Brunswick County to show their appreciation to those who made the ultimate sacrifice six years ago today. A group called the Fire Department of New York-Carolina retirees association started a four-hour motorcade in 2002. Full story...
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Investigators: Apartment fire could have been prevented

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videoInvestigators say the fire started when someone threw a lit cigarette into the mulch near a building at Abbott's Run. But officials say that kind of combustible material shouldn't have been near the building in the first place. Full story...
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Locals remember 9/11 attacks

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videoPeople around the country and here at home are remembering the sixth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Outside Randall Library the college Republicans have placed 3,000 flags in remembrance. This was just one way people are showing support Tuesday. Full story...
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General Assembly passes economic incentives compromise

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The General Assembly has approved an expanded economic incentives package for large manufacturers, particularly two tire companies. Full story...
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Senate confirms two N.C. federal judges

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The U.S. Senate has confirmed two new federal judges for North Carolina, including one who will take the bench where his father held court for nearly 16 years. Full story...
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Burr to replace Craig on Veterans' panel

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North Carolina Senator Richard Burr will replace Idaho Senator Larry Craig as the Veterans' Affairs Committee's top Republican. Full story...
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City attempts to recycle water

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With Wilmington under a stage-one water conservation alert, the city is doing its part by recycling water. Pumps are draining the city's public pools and using the water for irrigation. The pool water is being routed to nearby sprinklers to water the grass in the parks surrounding the pools. Full story...
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7 paratroopers from 82nd Airborne die in Iraq accident

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Seven soldiers killed in a vehicle accident in Iraq that also claimed the lives of two detainees were members of the 82nd Airborne Division. Full story...
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America remembers the victims of Nine-Eleven

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Thousands of people in New York are remembering victims in a park just south of what was once the World Trade Center. Authorities moved the ceremony off the original site this year because of construction work in the pit where four towers will eventually replace the World Trade Center. Full story...
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Police bring reunion tour to Charlotte in November

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The Police will bring their world tour to Charlotte on November 15. Tickets for the Charlotte show at the Bobcats Arena go on sale Saturday. Full story...
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Insurance commissioner pushes for better window standards

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North Carolina's insurance commissioner is pushing for windows in new homes along the coast to be protected from the debris thrown around by hurricanes. Full story...
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North Carolina begs for rain

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The Raleigh area is begging for some rain this week to ease drought conditions. Full story...
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