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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 28m

More than 360,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $50,000 in the drawing.

Mega Millions players win millions across US. Where were the lucky tickets sold?

More than 360,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $50,000 in the drawing.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 1h

“Could you imagine if Duke or Carolina’s First Team All-ACC player, First Team All-American didn’t have their picture right?”

The ACC made a photo mistake. It gave NC State men’s basketball more motivation

“Could you imagine if Duke or Carolina’s First Team All-ACC player, First Team All-American didn’t have their picture right?”

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 1h

The boater, Quentin Kight, is accused of having a .17 BAC and telling others on the boat to throw cans of alcohol into the lake after hitting two swimmers.

Victims’ families sue boat’s driver, owner in fatal Harris Lake accident

The boater, Quentin Kight, is accused of having a .17 BAC and telling others on the boat to throw cans of alcohol into the lake after hitting two swimmers.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 1h

HomeLight reports six reasons to sell your house before 2026, including rising mortgage rates, strong buyer demand, and increasing inventory.

6 reasons to sell your house before 2026

HomeLight reports six reasons to sell your house before 2026, including rising mortgage rates, strong buyer demand, and increasing inventory.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 1h

“Let’s make something clear — if you’re walking around in body armor and carrying an AR-15, our deputies are going to do what they have to do to keep our citizens safe.”

‘Second Amendment auditors’ walking roads with AR-15 and body armor, FL cops say

“Let’s make something clear — if you’re walking around in body armor and carrying an AR-15, our deputies are going to do what they have to do to keep our citizens safe.”

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 2h

More than 360,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $50,000 in the drawing.

Mega Millions players win big in California. Where were the lucky tickets sold?

More than 360,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $50,000 in the drawing.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 2h

The professor, Dwayne Dixon, snubbed allegations of inciting political violence during a press conference on Wednesday.

‘I will never retreat.’ UNC professor defends record after reinstatement

The professor, Dwayne Dixon, snubbed allegations of inciting political violence during a press conference on Wednesday.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 2h

The North Carolina man said he always plays the same meaningful numbers, and this time it paid off.

Couple stares at each other for hours after winning huge lottery prize. ‘Shock’

The North Carolina man said he always plays the same meaningful numbers, and this time it paid off.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 3h

Photos show the colorful clawed animals found in sandy burrows.

‘Monogamous’ creatures sucked from beach in Japan turn out to be new species

Photos show the colorful clawed animals found in sandy burrows.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 4h

“It’s one of the greatest days in my life,” the Maryland man told lottery officials of his win.

Lottery player pinches himself after learning of big MD win. ‘Am I dreaming?’

“It’s one of the greatest days in my life,” the Maryland man told lottery officials of his win.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 4h

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR will all be assembled for a judicial settlement conference later this month. What to know.

‘We remain open to a settlement’: Judge orders key conference in NASCAR lawsuit

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR will all be assembled for a judicial settlement conference later this month. What to know.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 5h

“It’s a trade-off, do you want more housing or do you want trees?” said an attorney for the project’s developer.

Durham approves townhome development in another divided City Council vote

“It’s a trade-off, do you want more housing or do you want trees?” said an attorney for the project’s developer.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 5h

Blue Devils forward Maliq Brown suffered a dislocated shoulder last season and has missed preseason practice time with knee soreness.

Why Duke basketball is counting on defensive ‘menace’ Maliq Brown this season

Blue Devils forward Maliq Brown suffered a dislocated shoulder last season and has missed preseason practice time with knee soreness.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 5h

The species, with its stunning coloration, lives for only about a week, according to experts.

Elusive ‘moon’ creature —that lives without a mouth —spotted in Thailand park

The species, with its stunning coloration, lives for only about a week, according to experts.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 6h

The group was seen zigzagging through the area, boaters said.

Ocean’s top predator and baby spotted in search of their next meal off CA coast

The group was seen zigzagging through the area, boaters said.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 6h

There’s uncertainty about rainfall totals from the coastal low system, but coastal flood advisories and watches are in effect this week.

King tides & new storm tracking toward NC mean flooding, rain. Latest forecast

There’s uncertainty about rainfall totals from the coastal low system, but coastal flood advisories and watches are in effect this week.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 6h

Offering chicken and waffles, French toast, eggs Benedict and brunch favorites, the restaurant is moving into a rapidly growing area.

A new breakfast restaurant is set to open in the Triangle. Here are the details

Offering chicken and waffles, French toast, eggs Benedict and brunch favorites, the restaurant is moving into a rapidly growing area.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 6h

The city wants public feedback on proposed changes to Raleigh’s noise ordinance.

Can Raleigh find balance between nightlife and sleep? New noise rules aim to try

The city wants public feedback on proposed changes to Raleigh’s noise ordinance.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

Clemens told the N&O “it’s absolutely the case” campus leadership discussed tenure in a closed session, circumventing open meetings law.

Chris Clemens, ex-UNC provost, files motion to stop school from deleting messages

Clemens told the N&O “it’s absolutely the case” campus leadership discussed tenure in a closed session, circumventing open meetings law.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

The claim is, at best, extremely misleading. | Opinion

NC Republicans say Dems want free health care for ‘illegal aliens.’ Here are the facts | Opinion

The claim is, at best, extremely misleading. | Opinion

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

“Could you imagine if Duke or Carolina’s First Team All-ACC player, First Team All-American didn’t have their picture right?”

The ACC made a photo mistake. It gave NC State men’s basketball more motivation

“Could you imagine if Duke or Carolina’s First Team All-ACC player, First Team All-American didn’t have their picture right?”

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

The boater, Quentin Kight, is accused of having a .17 BAC and telling others on the boat to throw cans of alcohol into the lake after hitting two swimmers.

Victims’ families sue boat’s driver, owner in fatal Harris Lake accident

The boater, Quentin Kight, is accused of having a .17 BAC and telling others on the boat to throw cans of alcohol into the lake after hitting two swimmers.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

The conference’s most experienced head coach talks gambling, the new coach’s challenge in college basketball and the Deacs’ confidence.

5 takeaways from Wake coach Steve Forbes at ACC men’s basketball media day

The conference’s most experienced head coach talks gambling, the new coach’s challenge in college basketball and the Deacs’ confidence.

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

“Let’s make something clear — if you’re walking around in body armor and carrying an AR-15, our deputies are going to do what they have to do to keep our citizens safe.”

‘Second Amendment auditors’ walking roads with AR-15 and body armor, FL cops say

“Let’s make something clear — if you’re walking around in body armor and carrying an AR-15, our deputies are going to do what they have to do to keep our citizens safe.”

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 7h

$100K was once seen as a significant financial achievement. It doesn’t go as far these days.

How far does a $100,000 salary stretch in NC? A new study examines it

$100K was once seen as a significant financial achievement. It doesn’t go as far these days.

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