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Loretta Ruppert, of Cary, shops for holiday gifts during her first time to the Deco Raleigh store. She found a unique gift for her Secret Santa that she says "couldn't be found anywhere else." Customers got treated to an after-hours holiday shopping party there in downtown Raleigh, N.C. on Monday, December 9, 2013. Owner Pam Blondin (not seen) partnered with Yellow Dog Creative in Hillsborough, N.C. and the graphic design firm sent out about 200 invitations to their clients. The store donated 10% of their profits from the day to Dress for Success and Yellow Dog Creative matched with 15%. The Dress for Success organization helps disadvantaged women to get support and career advice and attire for their professional wardrobes.

Holiday Faces 2013

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Sports

The Canes Riley Nash (20), Cam Ward (30) and Ryan Murphy (7) defend the goal against the Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw (65) during the first period of an NHL game played between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. on Oct. 15, 2013.

Canes rookies among NHL's upcoming group of young defensemen

For the Canes, rookies Brett Bellemore and Ryan Murphy have gotten a lot of minutes this season. Around the NHL, defensemen such as Hampus Lindholm of Anaheim, Olli Maatta of Pittsburgh and Torey Krug of Boston are making their marks as rookies.

Local/State News

Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez enters a press conference room at DPD Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, 2013 concerning the Jesus Huerta in custody death in the parking lot of the Durham Police Department back on Nov. 19, 2013. Lopez said that DPD officer Samuel Duncan handcuffed, searched and detained Jesus Huerta in the back seat of his patrol car on an outstanding warrant; Huerta was found with a gunshot wound to the head while still in handcuffs in the backseat of the patrol car. A handgun, not a Durham Police departmental issue weapon, was found in the floorboard of the patrol car. The medical examiner's office determined that Huerta died of a gunshot wound to the head.

Durham police chief says teen died of self-inflicted gunshot wound to head

A Durham high school student who died in the back seat of a police patrol car last month died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Durham Police Chief Jose L. Lopez said at a press conference Wednesday.

Business

Harinder Kaur, center, and her sister Rupinder Kaur, right, shop last month at the Folsom Premium Outlets in Folsom, Calif.

Outlet mall values not always the bargain you think

When you buy something at an outlet mall, do you know what you're getting? If you think it's a top-quality, brand-name product at a deep discount, think again. 37 minutes ago

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Rep. Deb McManus

State Rep. McManus resigns after being arrested on tax charges

State Rep. Deb McManus, a first-term Democrat and former longtime member of the Chatham County school board, was arrested on felony tax charges Wednesday. McManus, 56, of Siler City, resigned from her House seat several hours after posting a $150,...

Nation/World News

Pope Francis leads a mass on the occasion of All Saints' day on November 1st, 2013 at Campo di Verano cemetery in Rome.

Pope Francis is Time's Person of the Year

Time magazine selected Pope Francis as its Person of the Year on Wednesday, saying the Catholic Church's new leader has changed the perception of the 2,000-year-old institution in an extraordinary way in a short time. 54 minutes ago

Living

This season, plaid is showing up in coats, hats, pants, sweaters and accessories, not just shirts. Tommy Hilfiger’s fall collection featured this all-plaid ensemble on the runway.

Has the world gone mad for plaid? Latest style fad offers new twists

The new plaid trend is a twist on the traditional, with new colors and all sorts of crazy combinations of patterns and fabrics. 2 hours ago

Entertainment

Wanda Soileau, right, owner of the vintage store Playclothes in Burbank, Calif., adjusts a hat on Seera Wright, who works in the store, as she tries on clothing that belonged to actress Edie Adams, in preparation for a fashion show the store is having that will show off the clothing belonging to the 1960s actress. The store supplies clothes and other props to “Mad Men,” “Masters of Sex” and other shows.

Burbank's vintage row keeps Hollywood rolling in period details

The popularity of retro movies and TV shows has been a boon to vintage shops in Burbank and other cities near filming locations. 3 hours ago

Opinion

Suit against vouchers is crucial for NC public schools

A legal challenge filed against the state's new school voucher law is a vitally important move to protect the quality and even the viability of North Carolina's public schools. 2 hours ago

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