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RALEIGH, N.C. — Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the North Carolina Education Lottery:

4-4-3

(four, four, three)

2-2-3

4-7-7-7

25-7-3-5-2

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July 3, 2009 - 12:06 p.

BROADWAY, N.C. — David Whitaker knows a thing or two about fighting.

The retired Air Force master sergeant spent more than 20 years battling America's enemies around the globe.

COLFAX, N.C. — He starts off side saddle, steadying his burly frame on the horse's back. It takes a few tries, but Jeff Weathers has the motion down, swinging his leg over the horse's head and getting comfortable in the saddle.

ATLANTA — Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Mega Millions lottery:

5-6-7-11-25

Mega Ball:

31

$113 million

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July 3, 2009 - 11:32 p.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Clint Bowyer's first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost.