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Happy Family Day Durham!

Just wanted to say thank you all for enduring a day without the news. My daughter's first birthday was earlier this month, but because my son was sick we didn't get to celebrate. I took Saturday to give her a wonderful day, and appreciate your understanding of my absence.

First, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 55.

Here are the top five stories in Durham today:

  1. Two people were killed and two more were injured in an apartment complex break in on early Saturday. The incident happened at the Cadence at RTP around 1:30 am. The two surviving victims were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. The complex is about two miles from NCCU, but no students were involved in the incident. (WRAL)
  2. Durham police are investigating a daytime shooting that sent one man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred just before 12:30 pm on Sunday near E. Main Street and Angier Avenue. (CBS17)
  3. The puppy who was taken from the Animal Protection Society of Durham was returned on Friday night. The Durham County Sheriff's Office released photos of the puppy and suspects, and the puppy thief surrendered to authorities. The dog is now safe with her remaining littermates at the shelter, and up for adoption. (CBS17)
  4. Judges are in the process of selecting new redistricting maps after the North Carolina General Assembly submitted its maps on Friday. The judges will work with three experts that were appointed to review the enacted districts to adopt or approve plans that comply with the state constitution. They have until midday Wednesday to select maps. (Spectrum News 1)
  5. Cupid's Undie Run saw dozens of pants-less runners out to raise money for Children's Tumor Foundation and neurofibromatosis (NF). None of the runners sported "risque" options though many incorporated Valentine's Day themes. (abc11)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— CJ Fullford

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