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For man wrongfully jailed, it has been a long wait for restitution
11:12 pm - Wrongly imprisoned for 22 years, Arthur Whitfield was freed after a DNA test cleared his name. Five years later, he's still battling legal red tape to be compensated for his time spent behind bars.
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11:53 pm - A fireworks-laden truck exploded Saturday morning near Ocracoke Island's South Ferry Terminal. Investigators said Sunday the incident was accidental, but declined to specify.
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Beach Gym classes go virtual, but the sweat is still real
9:17 pm - This summer, high schools are offering online classes for health and PE. Supporters say it frees up students' time, but opponents say such classes can't teach teamwork and interpersonal skills.
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No rest for crew as they restore carrier Carl Vinson 
11:33 pm - After spending 43 months in a complex overhaul at the shipyard in Newport News, the West Coast-based carrier is nearly ready to re-enter service and her commanding officer gets ready to move on to a new role.
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