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      WRAL Weather Alert Day: Mid-day storms, flood threat through afternoon for Triangle

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      It is a WRAL Weather Alert Day because of the chance for storms that pack hail and high winds across central North Carolina through the afternoon.

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      Sgt. Garrett Macario (left) and Sgt. Matthew Morrison

      Warrants: Bodycam video from crash that killed Tyrone Mason shows troopers agreed to downplay chase

      Luke Combs and "Chatty Hatty" are among the 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees. Credit: NC Music Hall of Fame

      Luke Combs among 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees

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      A hacker's ransom: Inside the cyberattack that compromised NC student and teacher records

      Education

      How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak early this week

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      False alarm briefly evacuates RDU Terminal 2

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      Student loan collections restart on May 5. Here's what to know.

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      Still need a REAL ID? 5 On Your Side has scams to avoid

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      Henry Rines, 68, was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, according to Durham police.

      Durham man arrested following hammer attack, shooting at gas station

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      How you can bring hope to the children of fallen and disabled service members

      How you can bring hope to the children of fallen and disabled service members

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      Masier, 58, died of leukemia on April 28. He was one of more than 200 former NC State students who said they contracted some form of illness as a result of PCBs in Poe Hall.

      Man who battled NC State to get Poe Hall independently tested dies of cancer

      WRAL Investigates
      Shooting scene on Sunday, May 4, 2025, on North Holman Street in Durham.

      Teen boy killed in Sunday afternoon shooting in Durham neighborhood

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      President Donald Trump gestures from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

      Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country

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      NC lawmakers set to advance dozens of bills as crossover nears

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      Beached whale on Hilton Head Island has been euthanized, town says

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      NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell motions on stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

      The Commanders are hosting the 2027 NFL draft in Washington, AP source says

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      Caleb Grandy (8) of J.H. Rose. J.H. Rose defeated Whiteville on April 21, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

      NCHSAA finalizes baseball, softball state playoff brackets

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      Popular Wilson nightclub 'The Station' closing after one year in business

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      Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis, left, salutes the crowd from the celebration of Sebastian Aho's game-winning goal during the second overtime period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

      Here's the full schedule for the Carolina Hurricanes-Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Semifinal

      In a photo from NASA, Halley's comet during its closest approach to the inner solar system in 1986. Meteor showers can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you might be able to catch a glimpse. (NASA via The New York Times) -- FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

      How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak early this week

      Luke Combs and "Chatty Hatty" are among the 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees. Credit: NC Music Hall of Fame

      Luke Combs among 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees

      Ask the Meteorologist: What is the Omega Block?

      Ask the Meteorologist: What is the Omega block, and how does it impact our weather?

      Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

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      FILE - This photo provided by NASA shows an Eta Aquarid meteor streaking over northern Georgia on April 29, 2012. (B. Cooke/Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA via AP, File)3:29

      Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Monday night

      Christina Lewellen, an associate professor of accounting at NC State, explained what it means now that the federal government will again begin collecting defaulted student debt loan payments.2:59

      Federal government to begin collecting defaulted student debt loan payments

      After major data breach, WRAL Investigates what NC schools are doing to protect students, staff2:43

      After major data breach, WRAL Investigates what NC schools are doing to protect students, staff

      'It's unreal:' Canes' Aho welcomes first child during playoff break3:07

      'It's unreal:' Canes' Aho welcomes first child during playoff break

      Sgt. Garrett Macario (left) and Sgt. Matthew Morrison1:52

      Bodycam video showed troopers' suspicious call after chase, crash

      Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5. 1:14

      10 facts about Cinco de Mayo

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      FAA investigating plane that landed on belly at New Bern airport

      On cam: Shots fired at Raleigh short-term rental home near Five Points

      Motorcyclist killed in Fayetteville crash on Pamalee Drive

      Person hospitalized after Durham crash pins car between trees, police say

      Car crashes into classroom trailer at Jordan High School

      Nation/World
      FILE - Folklorico dancers from the group Viva Mexico perform their routine during a Cinco de Mayo celebration and mixer hosted by the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, May 5, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP, File)

      Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people

      Trump says he's going to reopen Alcatraz prison. Doing so would be difficult and costly

      3 dead and 5 injured after a fight led to a shooting at a crowded event in suburban Phoenix

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      The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history

      Tourist boats capsize in sudden storm in southwest China, leaving 10 dead

      Politifact
      Still need a REAL ID? 5 On Your Side has scams to avoid

      Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote, under GOP bill?

      Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said?

      Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

      Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

      Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

      NC Capitol
      NC lawmakers expected to consider 20 bills as 'crossover week' begins

      NC lawmakers expected to consider 20 bills as 'crossover week' begins

      How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 1

      Here's how NC wants to limit DEI in state government

      Political power shift on NC Elections Board takes effect

      NC bills progess to allow approved people to conceal carry in private schools

      Out & About
      Benson Boone bringing 'American Heart' tour to Lenovo Center in Raleigh

      Benson Boone bringing 'American Heart' tour to Lenovo Center in Raleigh

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      North Carolina breweries win big with 11 medals at 2025 World Beer Cup in Indianapolis

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      140+ events to check out in NC this May

      Tasty funnel cakes are a popular favorite at the annual Ham and Yam Festival in Smithfield, May 1-2, 2010.

      Weekend best bets: Ham and Yam, Marbles food fest and more

      Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwich with BBQ Sauce and Fries (Adobe Stock)

      Foodie News: BBQ restaurant gets closer to returning to Raleigh

      Live After 5 is a four-part summer music series held in City Plaza on the third Wednesday of each month, May through August. Photo credit: Shepard Barnes Photography

      'Live After 5' summer concert series to return to downtown Raleigh

      Education
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      Durham Public Schools names Middle College High School literary educator its teacher of the year

      Cary P.E. teacher wins WCPSS' Teacher of the Year award, district says

      NC bills would allow concealed handguns for teachers, parents and others in private schools

      New Catholic high school coming to Triangle in 2028, Cardinal Gibbons says

      2025 Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

      WRAL In Depth
      Durham County District Attorney's Office employee Josiah Wilkerson pleaded guilty Thursday to DWI and driving without insurance.

      Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

      Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life

      As exonerated man enjoys freedom, NC Innocence Commission on the chopping block

      Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

      More oversight for dentists? The changes that NC lawmakers are considering

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      Welter: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's relationship with UNC is still a love story, but the honeymoon's over and I'm afraid of the twist

      Report: Bill Belichick seeking outside PR help for new book, UNC football

      NBA Round 2 matchups: Cavs-Pacers, Celtics-Knicks, Warriors-Timberwolves and Thunder-Nuggets

      Lowry scores late in 2OT to rally Jets to 4-3 win over Blues in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round

      Here's the full schedule for the Carolina Hurricanes-Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Semifinal

      HighSchoolOT
      Mcartney Harrington (4) of South Caldwell. Alexander Central earned an extra innings win over South Caldwell on March 25, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

      Softball Playoff Preview: Bracket superlatives, top players, predictions

      Interactive 2025 NCHSAA baseball state playoff brackets

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      Interactive 2025 NCHSAA softball state playoff brackets

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      Rankings: Leesville, LNC join girls soccer top 25

      HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for girls soccer

      WRAL Specialists
      Most of the measles cases that have been reported in Texas have been in rural Gaines County. (Justin Rex/The Texas Tribune/Reuters via CNN Newsource)

      NC hospitals in state of standby, preparing as measles threat grows

      Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

      Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

      School buses

      How schools are graded would change under bill passed by House

      Entrance to the North Carolina Legislative Building. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

      NC House passes ban on DEI in state agencies

      Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

      Cases resolved related to deadly crash involving UNC students

      Entrance to the North Carolina Legislative Building. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

      NC House passes ban on DEI policies in state agencies

      Family
      HBO Max has added 8.6 million US subscribers

      Max follows Netflix: New $7.99 fee for sharing accounts with family outside your home

      Festival offers kids a chance to explore healthy eating, hands-on classes

      Alzheimer's care: Showing up

      Advice for graduates: Understand it's but a step toward your greater purpose

      Canes' top-line tailgating environment shines during playoffs

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      Amazon deals: Lee Men's Cargo Shorts only $15 (57% off), Armor All Multi Purpose Car Spray only $4 (61% off), No-Touch Digital Forehead Thermometer only $9.99 (50% off)

      Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for May

      Top grocery deals valid April 30-May 6

      Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

      Good News
      Cops on the Block: Raleigh police officers stroll down streets

      Cops on the Block: Raleigh police officers stroll down streets

      Wilmington school bus driver, staff help locate missing 14-year-old

      NC school bus driver helps find missing 14-year-old

      'Duckie' voted among top 6 penguins in the world

      The moon won't quite be smiling: Here's how reality compares to the social meme

      Offbeat
      This April 5, 2025, photo shows Pearl, the world's shortest living dog, posing with Reginald, the world's tallest living dog, both certified by Guinness World Records, during a play date in Idaho Falls, Idaho. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Guinness World Records via AP)

      World's tallest and smallest dogs meet up for a playdate

      Alligators, snakes, biting insects: Small plane crash survivors recall 36-hour ordeal

      How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia's election symbol

      Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life

      Nigerian teenager sets world painting record with canvas that's bigger than a soccer field

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      5 On Your Side gets repair coverage for drivers after fuel mixup

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      What to look for in your child's cellphone to make sure they are safe

      Investigations
      Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

      Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

      State lawmakers seek more accountability for North Carolina Dental Board

      'Somebody is going to get killed': College parties in Durham County field prompt neighbors' concerns

      College parties in quiet fields: WRAL Investigates who's responsible when your neighborhood turns into a nightclub

      WRAL TechWire
      While I certainly don’t want to dismiss the many challenges we face if artificial intelligence implementation goes wrong, I want to explore the upside of AI. Let’s focus on some ways executives can think about and use AI to help their organizations win in the marketplace. 

      When machines talk back: The rise of agentic AI in a world of physical devices

      Mike Walden: Tariff discussions could turn economic outlook from concern to optimism

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      David Gardner: Is bureaucracy bad for business?

      You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve

      Business
      This image released by Marvel Studios shows, from left, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh and Wyatt Russell in a scene from "Thunderbolts." (Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

      'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

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      Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

      Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026

      Tar Heel Traveler
      The Ham and Yam Festival is this weekend in Smithfield, and the Carolina Packers plan to be there. The company, founded in the 1930s, is known for its red Bright Leaf hot dogs.

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

      Tar Heel Traveler: Antique tractors

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