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Fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott sparks Charlotte protest

Fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott sparks Charlotte protest

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Protesters converged on downtown Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday following the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott on Tuesday. Protesters have rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation. Read the full story here. More →

Northern Lights, Election Day, All Souls Day | Nov. 3

Northern Lights, Election Day, All Souls Day | Nov. 3

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The day in photos around the world.

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10th anniversary of Hurricane Isabel

10th anniversary of Hurricane Isabel

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Ten years ago, Hurricane Isabel caused havoc along the East Coast. The hurricane’s winds topped out at 165 miles per hour and clocked at 105 as the storm reached shore at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The storm was the worst in 2003 in terms of its costly damage.

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Instagrammer feature with @eylride: Seeking abstraction

Instagrammer feature with @eylride: Seeking abstraction

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What makes Christopher Eyl’s Instagram feed so mesmerizing is how the pictures display his distinctive view of the world. For this North Carolina-based designer, intersecting lines, contrasting colors, light and texture are often the jumping off points for an incredible picture. Each image he shares is a piece of a greater collection that reminds us that there is nothing unrealistic about abstract art.

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