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A Democratic Republic of Congo soccer fan reacts during the African Cup of Nations quarter final soccer match between Congo and DR Congo in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Day's Best | 01.31.15

See some of the day's best photos from around the world

Listen to Cassidy Hooper, a student at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind, talk about her first cheerleading competition that occured during the Eastern Athletic Association for the Blind’s (EAAB) Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament at the school in Raleigh, N.C., Sat. Jan. 31, 2015.

Cheerleading at Morehead School for the Blind

Listen to Cassidy Hooper, a student at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind, talk about her...

Sports

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz.

Patriots start the Super Bowl with the ball

The New England Patriots started the Super Bowl with the ball after losing the coin toss and Seattle deferred to the second half. 16 minutes ago

Local/State News

An orchid on sits on display during the orchid show at Atlantic Orchid and Garden on Sunday.

Raleigh orchid show draws connoisseurs for tantalizing display

A Raleigh orchid show Sunday at an Atlantic Avenue shop drew connoisseurs for a tantalizing display of gorgeous flowers. 22 minutes ago

Business

This image provided by Toyota shows a portion of the company’s television ad scheduled to run during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

Super Bowl still holds some ad surprises

The Super Bowl’s ad games have been underway for weeks now, but there are still some surprises left. 12 minutes ago

Politics

Watch video of new DENR secretary Donald van der Vaart talks about challenges facing him in his new position. Video by Craig Jarvis, cjarvis@newsobserver.com

New DENR head Donald van der Vaart charts recovery from cuts, coal ash, loss of confidence

Donald van der Vaart, the new head of North Carolina’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources is taking over an agency suffering from budget cuts, fallout from coal ash pollution, a grand jury investigation and a loss of confidence... 2 hours ago

Nation/World News

This image provided by Toyota shows a portion of the company’s television ad scheduled to run during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

Super Bowl still holds some ad surprises

The Super Bowl’s ad games have been underway for weeks now, but there are still some surprises left. 12 minutes ago

Living

An orchid on sits on display during the orchid show at Atlantic Orchid and Garden on Sunday.

Raleigh orchid show draws connoisseurs for tantalizing display

A Raleigh orchid show Sunday at an Atlantic Avenue shop drew connoisseurs for a tantalizing display of gorgeous flowers. 22 minutes ago

Entertainment

The Hallmark Channel’s Kitten Bowl starts at noon Sunday.

What to Watch on Sunday: Super bowls offer something for everyone

There are some super bowls taking place today: the Kitten Bowl on Hallmark, the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet and the Fish Bowl on National Geographic Channel. Oh yes, and a football game!

Opinion

Powell: Skip that burger and get your Phil of religion-approved grub

Former N&O editorial cartoonist Dwane Powell returns to lampoon lawmakers and other folks in the great North State.

Financial