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Happy National Recycling Day Durham!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 53 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Durham today:

  1. Durham police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning on Lednum Street. (abc11)
  2. On Saturday evening, several people at a soccer game were robbed at gunpoint. According to police, during the game at least one person fired a gun several times. (CBS17)
  3. With the increase in incidents, calls to curb the city's gun violence are growing.
    1. A group of neighbors known as Durham New Vision is also working to support the community and enhance existing prevention resources and programs. (abc11)
    2. The Religious Coalition for a Non-Violent Durham and the congregation at Duke Chapel, held a virtual retreat on Saturday to address gun violence in Durham. (CBS17)
    3. A Hillside High School put on "State of Urgency," a play that addressed gun violence in the area on Friday night. (abc11)
  4. On Saturday there was rally calling on state lawmakers to eliminate PFAS from food packaging. (CBS17)
  5. Health officials are warning that there is a high risk for a measles outbreak this year after 22 million American children did not get the vaccine last year. (CBS17)

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Durham Patch Notebook

  • This National Recycling Day, check out the app developed by Durham students to identify recyclable items! (WRAL)

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