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Kristin and Aron Robbins, residents of 415 N. Boundary Street, opened up their home to the public this weekend for the 42nd annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour Sunday December 8, 2013 in Raleigh, N.C. The building was originally constructed as a grocery store in the early 1900s and was renovated into a residence in the late 1980s. Kristin and Aron Robbins have lived in the residence for a year and a half and both work out of the home. Each pursuing their passions, Kristin works as a fashion designer for her line Tyger Alexis and Aron owns the Savior Guitar shop where he repairs instruments and gives lessons. The Robbins were invited by neighbors to include their home in this year's Candlelight Tour. "We knew our personal style was so unique and felt it would be a disservice not to share it with the tour," said Kristin Robbins. Grinning at her husband, Robbins added "The house couldn't be any better, it's like it was set up for us."

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Business

File-This Aug. 13, 2013 file photo shows an American Airlines plane between two US Airways planes at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport. American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy protection and US Airways culminates its long pursuit of a merger partner when the two complete their deal Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, and create the world’s biggest airline.

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Politics

Poll: 68% of Americans expect no budget deal by shutdown deadline

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Nation/World News

A person walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, as rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain affected most of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region on Sunday and into Monday.

Big storm dumps snow on East Coast; travel dicey

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Living

The giant acorn was lowered at 7 p.m. for the early countdown for children at First Night Raleigh last New Year’s Eve.

Downtown cellphone tower, carousel added as First Night Raleigh celebration grows

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Entertainment

Recipient of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors opera singer Martina Arroyo, left, leaves a reception honoring the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors honorees, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.

Billy Joel, 4 others receive Kennedy Center Honors

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North Carolina is losing too many teachers

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