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Dump truck, gasoline truck crash head-on in Wake County, crews cleaning up gas spill near Neuse River

A dump truck and gasoline truck crashed head-on Tuesday morning near a bridge in Wake County.

Driver shot by deputies after showing weapon during chase, Bladen County sheriff says

Deputies shoot woman after Sampson County deputy stabbed in leg, multi-county chase

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Grammy-winning Durham bluegrass artist dies unexpectedly at 57

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Man charged with murder after woman's body found outside Wake County home, deputies investigating 'extent of their relationship'

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Gun supply store break-in: Raleigh police looking for 2 people

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TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Discordant chorus on a 'sound basic education' for NC kids

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**This photo is for use with this specific article only** Clarence McCallister flies over a railing to tackle a gunman at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Germany/TMX via CNN Newsource.

A pastor escaped death when a man pointed a gun to his face and pulled the trigger. Then he told the gunman he forgave him

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National News

Deputies were called on April 27 to Lumber River State Park for a death investigation where 30-year-old Mica Miller’s body was found.

NC sheriff to release findings in death of Myrtle Beach pastor's wife

National News

FILE - Merit badges and a rainbow-colored neckerchief slider are affixed on a Boy Scout uniform outside the headquarters of Amazon in Seattle. The U.S. organization, which now welcomes girls into the program and allows them to work toward the coveted Eagle Scout rank, announced Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that it will change its name to Scouting America as it focuses on inclusion. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before departing Manhattan criminal court, Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, Pool)

Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial

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Former employees of a psychiatric hospital in Jacksonville owned by Universal Health Services speak out about violence and lack of mental health treatment at the facility. PHOTO: JAMIE MUNDEN/WRAL NEWS

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

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Home value in Raleigh suburbs outpacing value of downtown homes

Wake County budget: Property tax increases likely, public schools could get $49 million increase

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82nd Airborne paratrooper killed in shooting on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville

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Raleigh neighbors take city to court over luxury townhome plan

Raleigh neighbors could have to pay $28K for developers' legal fees, judge rules

Local News

Norman Scott appears in a Palm Beach County courtroom on May 5, to face two charges of first-degree murder. Mandatory Credit: WPTV via CNN Newsource. Embargo: West Pal Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL.

'Don't worry, I shot them both': Florida man accused of shooting couple over basketball hoop dispute

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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

After the sudden death of a co-worker, Andrea made cookies to share at the office using the sorghum syrup he had recently given her, as a way to honor him.

Honoring what we've lost

75+ things to do in May

A pregnant goat named Beverly at the Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary has taken social media by storm with her heartwarming journey to motherhood.

Fuquay-Varina's TikTok star goat gives birth to twins

Make a family emergency plan: Be prepared when severe weather arrives

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Local News

A Durham Police car is parked outside of the Durham Police Headquarters on East Main Street.

Two men killed in hit-and-run crashes in Durham; police search for drivers

Alzheimer's advocates pushing lawmakers for more funding, support

Higher pay for Wake Schools' employees a top concern for budget vote Tuesday

Holly Springs teen found safe, police say

Teens taken into custody after running through streets with guns, Scotland Neck police say

Nation/World

FILE - Actress Mary Mina, playing high priestess, right, lights a torch during the official ceremony of the flame lighting for the Paris Olympics, at the Ancient Olympia site, Greece, April 16, 2024. The Olympic torch finally enters France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday May 8, 2024, on an armada from Greece. After leaving Marseille a vast relay route will be undertaken before the torch's odyssey ends on July 27 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

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Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear

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President Joe Biden speaks during a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 2, 2024, to honor the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and other teachers from across the United States. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

NC Capitol

Alzheimer's Association advocates to push lawmakers for more support, funding Tuesday

Gov. Cooper wants Republicans to stop push for more school voucher funding

Democrats aim to ban 'deepfake' images in North Carolina

New report shows child deaths up sharply in North Carolina

Cooper: Voucher expansion plan 'shockingly irresponsible'

Mother's Day Coverage

A Knightdale spokesperson says there were no shots fired and no confirmed reports of guns at the event. No one was hurt.

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Calling all unicorn fans! Get ready for a magical escape to Unicorn World, an event galloping to the Raleigh Convention Center on May 4th and 5th. (Handout photo)

Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

They ran, walked, cried and celebrated Saturday at the annual Race for the Cure.

Race for the Cure is annual community celebration of advances in breast cancer detection, care

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

Education

Berglund, a Millbrook Magnet High School teacher, won the Wake County Public School System's 2024 Teacher of the Year award.

Wake County Teacher of the Year Ryan Berglund to be honored at Millbrook High

Wake County school board to vote on budget Tuesday with higher pay a top concern

Wake school system proposing school lunch price increase next year

Millbrook teacher wins 2024 WCPSS Teacher of the Year, district says

Wake County leaders discuss property tax hikes, money for schools during budget presentation

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FILE - Former President Donald Trump, with lawyer Todd Blanche, left, attends trial in New York City, April 23, 2024. Trump's New York criminal trial is full of terms you don't typically hear in a courtroom. Centering on allegations Trump falsified his company's records to conceal the nature of hush money reimbursements, it's the first ever criminal trial of a former president and the first of Trump's four indictments to go to trial. (Timothy A. Clary/Pool via AP, File)

Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial

In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

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Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas, defenseman Brady Skjei and New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle fight for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?

Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead

Transfer portal tracker: Former Duke forward TJ Power commits to Virginia

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Baseball & Softball Interactive Playoff Brackets

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA baseball & softball state playoff brackets

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA boys & girls lacrosse state playoff brackets

No. 7 West Forsyth dominates Reynolds for 14th straight win

Hear from 9 Rolesville football players at 2024 spring ball

Baseball, softball state playoff brackets finalized by NCHSAA

WRAL Specialists

Construction crews have caused gas leaks, power outages and property damage in a Chatham County neighborhood.

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

Claims of assault & over-medicating kids in crisis at NC facilities

Millions of American in recovery from substance use disorder, data shows

Kara Hume survived breast cancer but needs regular MRI exams. (Family photo)

Advocates call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass bill to ease financial burden of cancer imaging tests

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Family

Honoring what we've lost

Nintendo to announce new Switch console

Go Ask Dad: Bravo! Give a bow

Fuquay-Varina's TikTok star goat gives birth to twins

NC toddler greets Target customers

SmartShopper

Amazon Pet Day is LIVE NOW through May 8 with up to 66% off!

New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 1-3 pm ET on May 7

National Nurses Week 2024 restaurant deals and freebies

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Top Amazon deals: Mother's Day Sale, Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device only $29.99 (40% off), Tactical LED Flashlights 2 pk w/batteries only $9.98

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 deals & freebies

Good News

Rescue teams from several agencies responded to reports of a teen who fell approximately 30 feet into a missile silo near the town of Deer Trail, Colorado on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office via CNN Newsource. Embargo: Denver, CO

Colorado teen rescued after falling 30 feet into abandoned missile silo

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

11-year-old piano prodigy will play at Carnegie Hall

Good news: Police answer 911 call with birthday surprise

9-year-old saves parents from Oklahoma tornado

Offbeat

A sperm whale swims off the coast of Dominica in March 2024. In a study published Tuesday, May 7, in the journal Nature Communications, scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help us to better protect them. (Samuel Lam via AP)

Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort

Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days

Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants

An anchovy feast draws a crush of sea lions to one of San Francisco's piers, the most in 15 years

Massachusetts woman wins $1 million lottery twice in 10 weeks

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Planters Deluxe lightly salted mixed nuts have been recalled.

Planters nuts recall: Two products called back due to potential for listeria

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Cracker Barrel, Hibachi Grill and Buffet

Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

Investigations

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL TechWire

North Carolina's capital city is the fifth best job market in the United States, a new national study shows, and a lot more growth could be coming its way based on what leaders at Wake County Economic Development are seeing. Triangle thought leaders and economists weigh in on the study's findings and possible impact on recruiting efforts.

Steve Rao: Triangle innovators make ours smart cities, let’s expand that vision to state

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Donald Thompson: Winning at work while your personal life’s a mess

NC represents in SBA's 2024 Growth Accelerator Competition

TikTok tells advertisers: ‘We are not backing down’

Business

A gavel rests on a desk next to legal books.

A US company is fined $650,000 for illegally hiring children to clean meat processing plants

The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

Wayve, an AI Startup for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

Disney's streaming business turns a profit in first financial report since challenge to Iger

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Bronze

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Packers gear up for The Ham and Yam Festival

Tar Heel Traveler: May Day

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Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

2024 Met Gala: Red Carpet Roundup

Randy Travis lost his voice after a stroke. Now AI has enabled him to release a new song

Dua Lipa deep-dives into Drake and Kendrick Lamar 'beef' in 'SNL' sketch

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

CBC Opinion

FILE -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) during an Oversight and Accountability hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington on July 13, 2023. (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)

DAVID FRENCH: Marjorie Taylor Green is not as powerful as she thinks she is

Editorial: Latest school voucher scheme neglects N.C.'s kids, aids the wealthy

Editorial: Profiles in capitulation

Editorial: Legislators - Take care of business and pass Gov. Cooper's budget

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