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

Teen boy killed in Sunday afternoon shooting in Durham neighborhood

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

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

WRAL Investigates

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

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3 dead and 5 others injured in a shooting at a restaurant in suburban Phoenix, police say

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

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Out and About

This is the sign in front of the North Carolina legislative building.

NC lawmakers set to advance dozens of bills as crossover nears

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Beached whale on Hilton Head Island to be euthanized, town says

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Your photos: Mammatus clouds spotted prior to Sunday's severe storms

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Recall alert: Salmonella contamination prompts tomato recalls in 14 states, including NC

Health Team

Former UNC defensive end Greg Ellis was enshrined in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

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

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

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

May events list graphic (Adobe Stock image)

140+ events to check out in NC this May

Gipson Play Plaza to open in June

Recall alert: Salmonella contamination prompts tomato recalls in 14 states, including NC

Local News

Motorcyclist killed in Fayetteville crash on Pamalee Drive

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

Family honors late UNC student with scholarship foundation

Person killed in shooting near Fayetteville apartment complex

Passenger killed in rollover crash in Sampson County, driver faces charges

Nation/World

A bird flies above Alcatraz Island on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the San Francisco Bay, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Trump says he'll reopen Alcatraz prison for 'America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders'

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

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

Politifact

FILE — President Donald Trump leaves after announcing major tariffs on most countries in the world in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 2, 2025. Trump’s focus on trade imbalances could impel some nations to buy more American oil and gas, which would damage Russia’s position in the energy market. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

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?

Explainer: Why is the bond market so important for the economy?

NC Capitol

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

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

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

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

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

The Ava Gardner Festival runs from Oct. 7-9 in Smithfield.

Ava Gardner Museum loses federal grant for preservation efforts

Education

Alec Virgil from Middle College High School

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 progess to allow approved people to conceal carry in private schools

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

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

WRALSportsFan

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

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

Reigning Cup champion Joey Logano gets 1st win this season in overtime at Texas

Scottie Scheffler matches PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record in 8-shot win at the Byron Nelson

Seymour and Seymour help Bulls complete six game sweep with 11-2 win

HighSchoolOT

NCHSAA expected to release baseball, softball playoff brackets on Monday: Here's what you need to know

HighSchoolOT's playoff projections for NCHSAA spring sports

Softball Statewide Top 25: South Caldwell enters playoffs ranked No. 1; Reagan, Laney, West Wilkes join final regular season poll

Baseball Statewide Top 25: Wesleyan Christian, Apex Friendship, and Asheville join final regular season poll

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for softball

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

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

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

SmartShopper

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 deals & freebies

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

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

Restaurant Ratings: IHOP, Taste of China and Golden China

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

Recall: Ninja Foodi pressure cookers can cause burns

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

Investigations

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

They Help Companies Set Prices. Tariffs Are Making It Trickier.

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

Tar Heel Traveler: Trumpet Man

Tar Heel Traveler: Big Mike

Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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

Fun Things to do in Washington this Spring

10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio

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Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

Grievances and forgiveness were both on display in Prince Harry's raw TV interview

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap's 'bad boy'

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