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NEW YORK -- A man set himself on fire Friday afternoon near the lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump.

Former UNC student sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

DEFENSES INTERCEPTED 3 DRONES NEAR AN AIR BASE. >> THE MAN WHO LIT HIMSELF ON FIRE OUTSIDE OF THE NEW YORK CITY COURTHOUSE WHERE THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S TRIAL IS UNDER WAY YESTERDAY HAS DIED. MAXWELL HAS A RELEVANT ENDED. UNC CHAPEL HILL BACK IN 2005 POLICE SAY HE THREW PAMPHLETS WITH CONSPIRACY THEORIES IN THEM ALL OVER A NEARBY PARK. THEY SAY HE THEN POURED SOME TYPE OF ACCELERANT ON HIMSELF AND SET HIMSELF ON FIRE AS A ROLE AND WAS RUSHED TO THE

Man with ties to NC sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Blake Deven and London Deven

Donald Trump to hold rally in Wilmington, first NC stop since his court appearance on Monday

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Chaotic Canes hope late-season surge continues into playoffs

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Enjoy the outdoors! Saturday brings sunshine and temps in the 70s

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Olympic medalist hosts clinic for young swimmers, future Olympic hopefuls, in Raleigh

Olympic swimmer hosts class for young Raleigh swimmers, potential future Olympic athletes, at Pullen Aquatic Center

Beauty in grief: Durham woman creates art from her mother's funeral flowers

Janet Willis creates artwork using mother's funeral flowers.

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RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) â An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gazaâs southernmost city of Rafah killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said Saturday, as Israel pursued its nearly seven-month offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's south kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 children

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The recall was announced over faulty accelerator concerns, where the accelerator could sometimes become stuck to the floor.

Cybertrucks recalled: Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks, faulty accelerators 'stuck to the floor'

Tesla recalls around 4,000 Cybertrucks due to faulty accelorators.

Capitol Broadcasting Company, the parent company of WRAL News, is part of the 2024 class inducted into the North Carolina Media & Journalism Hall of Fame at the University of North Carolina.

WRAL parent company inducted to NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame 

Saturday, April 20, 2024 -- When you're Dylan's age, maybe you'll ask your grandkids, "Hey, did I tell you about the time I saw Bob Dylan?"

CHARLES BABINGTON: Bob Dylan's coming to town. Go see him

The $10 Million Bob Dylan Center Opens Up His Songwriting Secrets

Marking the exodus from Egypt, Passover, a central holiday for Jews around the world, begins this Monday.

Passover begins Monday: Security measures upgraded as threats rise  

The crash involved a school bus from Corinth Holders Elementary School at North Carolina Highway 96 and Earpsboro Road in Johnston County, according to authorities.

Johnston County school bus involved in crash on NC 96 

UNC staff and hospital executives got their first looks at the product of the years-long construction project: a new hospital dedicated entirely to surgery.

New UNC surgical hospital to bring more beds, new procedures to patients

A man is in critical condition after an attempt to snorkel in the pool at a Cary gym.

Snorkeler hospitalized after incident in pool at Cary Lifetime Fitness

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All lanes of I-85 were closed in both directions on Saturday morning due to a crash in Durham County.

I-85 reopens after crash closed all lanes both directions 

This mission will be an emotional one for veteran Joseph Baloah. At 103 years of age, Balogh is still active and on his feet.

Franklin County World War II veteran approaches his most emotional mission at 103

103-year-old Joe Balogh excited for Blue Ridge Honor Flight

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What started out in a turquoise blue ice cream truck has since grown into a multiple brick-and-mortar ice cream juggernaut. 

Behind the scoop: Two Roosters ice cream is among best in the country

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises?

Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'

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(CNN) -- Trader Joe's recalled its Infinite Herbs organic basil on Wednesday after the product was linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states.

Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections

Trader Joeâs recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections

Plastic containers that hold soap, cleaners, and other household products require energy and create greenhouse gases to produce and dispose of. Now, one Durham business is offering an alternative.

Refill, reuse: Durham business fights climate change with soap

A group of people were caught on video in Asheville pulling bear cubs out of a tree -- all to take a few selfies.



On cam: NC group pulls bear cubs out of tree for selfies 

Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

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

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Meet Nallah! This bubbly and friendly 1-year-old kitty is searching for her forever home. She's well-behaved and super friendly; she'll be the queen of her new home! For more information visit www.purrpartners.org.

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New connection to Blake and London Deven disappearances

An inside look at dueling Dinos Monday night at 6pm 

New protests at Columbia after more than 100 arrests 

Officials issue call for vigilance during passover celebrations 

Capitol Broadcasting inducted into the NC media and journalism hall of fame at UNC 

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Clean energy investments bring jobs, economic growth to NC

Raleigh activists call for increased tree plantings amid development

Rocky Mount Events Center brings sports tourism boom

4 charged in October homicide of Durham 19-year-old

Donald Trump will use his weekend reprieve from the courtroom to campaign in North Carolina

Nation/World

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Israel and Iran's apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances

Trump was forced to listen silently as potential jurors offered their unvarnished assessments of him

Clyde Cooper's Barbecue selling downtown Raleigh space for $2.9 million

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Foodie News: Tacos, biscuits and cupcakes

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Cuegrass and more festivals

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Armadillo Grill closes after having alcohol license suspended

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Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

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Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years? 

Fact check: Would RFK Jr.'s running mate be the youngest vice president ever?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 18

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The Wrap: Budget news, Balanced Nutrition, and sports gambling pays off

Robeson County candidate alleges vote-buying scheme by commissioner

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

'We were being targeted': NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson 

NC company helps bring CRISPR to high schools

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DPS classified staff appear to back proposed budget 

FASFA frustrations mount for incoming students, families needing aid

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Exceptional children light up the stage at the 40th Annual Very Special Arts Festival 

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

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Parent sues Kraft Heinz over heavy metals in Lunchables

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

St. Aug's groups push for leadership changes & transparency amid university's ongoing financial crisis

Wake school board must figure out how to pay staff as federal funds dry up

Make your plans: Complete Hurricanes-Islanders first-round schedule

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Transfer portal tracker: Duke's Stewart, Power to transfer; 7 Blue Devils in portal

NHL PLAYOFFS: 'It's wide open' is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

Former Duke forward Mark Mitchell commits to Missouri

NC State beats UNC with walk-off homer in first game of baseball series

16 former N.C. high school basketball players qualify for NBA playoffs

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Cleveland's Cooper Thomas becomes Johnston county's only diver through extra effort 

Laney softball comes from behind to complete season sweep of South Brunswick

These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft

Top returning NCHSAA football stat leaders in 2024: 2A Pass Catchers

Siemens will get more than $18 million in tax credits for expanding transformer manufacturing in Charlotte, as one of the 35 projects announced in the first wave of investments from the U.S. Department of Energy.

NC gets federal clean investment money

In North Carolina, white people have the best health outcomes; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations fare the worst.

Study reveals role of race in health outcomes

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More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.

12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina, 2022 data says

Woman shows faces of those who died from overdoses in NC

Trust Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet company, has raised concerns about a potential scam involving an exploit for sale on the dark web.

Cybersecurity expert discusses warning about iPhone vulnerability

How worried should you be about viral iPhone security warning?

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While home insurance prices have increased, there are ways to reduce costs.

How to save on homeowners insurance

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FBI warns about text scam involving toll bill 

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More Poe Hall delays; results likely not released until end of semester 

How to know if a toll bill text is real, or part of a scam flagged by FBI

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WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

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Guest column: A daughterâs AI exploration and the device that could restore language for those with dementia

Should Apple kill Siri and start over?

Grifols celebrates 50 years in Johnston County as area continues to embrace biotech

Guest column: 5 tips on innovating for value in 2024

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Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve

4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America's companies are exploring them

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Olympic athletes look forward to the return of the family celebration

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Tar Heel Traveler: Bonsal Train in southwestern Wake County

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