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North Carolina Jail Hostage Standoff Ends Peacefully

Inmates at a North Carolina jail overpowered three guards, seizing control of the facility for hours. Authorities negotiated the release of hostages, then cleared the building. All 88 inmates and staff were accounted for. The motive remains unclear, and an investigation is ongoing.