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“I started experiencing some chest pain." The first warning sign that led to breast cancer.

Greensboro man survives Stage 2 breast cancer; His empowering message for other men

“I started experiencing some chest pain." The first warning sign that led to breast cancer.

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As the government shutdown continues into its third week, the Trump administration is shifting funds to maintain military pay and nutrition programs amid congressional gridlock.

Trump administration reallocates funds to sustain programs as shutdown enters its third week

As the government shutdown continues into its third week, the Trump administration is shifting funds to maintain military pay and nutrition programs amid congressional gridlock.

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Phoenix Pope, a junior at Reynolds High School, designed the mural as part of a contest held by the Winston-Salem Police Foundation

A Triad police department unveiled a new mural. Here's what the student who designed it said

Phoenix Pope, a junior at Reynolds High School, designed the mural as part of a contest held by the Winston-Salem Police Foundation

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The Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving Louisiana's congressional map and its implications for racial gerrymandering.

Supreme Court debate Louisiana redistricting case centering on Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving Louisiana's congressional map and its implications for racial gerrymandering.

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Aaron Spencer has become a folk hero to some in Arkansas for gunning down a man charged with sexually assaulting his daughter. Despite facing a murder charge, Spencer is now running for sheriff.

Father charged with killing daughter's alleged abuser launches sheriff campaign in Arkansas

Aaron Spencer has become a folk hero to some in Arkansas for gunning down a man charged with sexually assaulting his daughter. Despite facing a murder charge, Spencer is now running for sheriff.

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Fair officials said they are already planning for next year.

The Carolina Classic Fair may be over, but here is the total number of attendees and their impact

Fair officials said they are already planning for next year.

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WXII 12 News @wxii.bsky.social · 5d

While homicides at houses of worship are infrequent, they do occur. Get the Facts:

Get the Facts: How common is violence at churches, houses of worship?

While homicides at houses of worship are infrequent, they do occur. Get the Facts:

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The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the civil rights movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

Supreme Court takes up challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the civil rights movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

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The Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostages who was held in Gaza.

Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage

The Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostages who was held in Gaza.

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Wichita police are investigating a surveillance video showing a woman being taken by force early Sunday.

Police seek help identifying woman seen being taken by force in Wichita, Kansas

Wichita police are investigating a surveillance video showing a woman being taken by force early Sunday.

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As the federal government shutdown continues for a 14th day, essential federal workers, such as air traffic controllers, are receiving their first partial paychecks, warning of the financial stress added to their jobs and lives.

Some essential federal workers to receive partial paychecks, face financial burden amid shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues for a 14th day, essential federal workers, such as air traffic controllers, are receiving their first partial paychecks, warning of the financial stress added to their jobs and lives.

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President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk.

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk.

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Los Angeles County officials voted Tuesday to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.

LA County declares state of emergency to aid residents hit by immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted Tuesday to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.

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New tariffs on imported timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets, and certain furniture took effect on Tuesday.

Trump's wood tariffs could impact housing construction and renovations

New tariffs on imported timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets, and certain furniture took effect on Tuesday.

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Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are requesting that Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel, appear for an interview.

House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are requesting that Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel, appear for an interview.

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, parts of which he'd suggested had been "taken over" by recent unrest.

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston, though it's up to FIFA to choose sites

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, parts of which he'd suggested had been "taken over" by recent unrest.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy.

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy.

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A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for Donald Trump's future presidential library.

Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of downtown Miami land for Trump's presidential library

A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for Donald Trump's future presidential library.

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The WS/FCS district is potentially looking to cut their custodial staff from 216 employees to 35, but a new contract with a custodial service would immediately offer those impacted another role.

A RIF could be coming for WS/FCS custodial staff but this time a plan is in place for those impacted

The WS/FCS district is potentially looking to cut their custodial staff from 216 employees to 35, but a new contract with a custodial service would immediately offer those impacted another role.

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The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.