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Duke University Hospital set up a mobile hospital to treat some emergency patients after a burst water main damaged parts of the emergency department.

Patients turned away as Duke University Hospital cleans up flood in emergency department

<p>HAVE A LIVE REPORT FOR US. COMING UP IN LESS 30 MINUTES OR SO. &gt;&gt; AND WE'RE ALSO FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING IN DURHAM. MORE PATIENTS ARE BEING SENT AWAY FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AFTER A WATER PIPE BURST. THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER TAKEN AROUND 2 THIS MORNING. YOU CAN SEE WATER PONDING IN THE PARKING LOT AND HOSPITAL WORKERS SET UP OUTSIDE THE EMERGENCY ROOM. DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RELEASED A STATEMENT TO US SAYING PARTS OF THE HOSPITAL WERE FLOODED, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT INCOMING PATIENTS WERE SENT TO OTHER NEARBY HOSPITALS. HOSPITAL SAYS ALL</p>

Duke University Hospital pipe burst

Duke sets up mobile hospital after pipe bursts, flooding ER

Raleigh surge in car thefts: Police link ring to 86 thefts, loss of $2.5 million

Dozens of car thefts linked to high-tech ring in Raleigh

'A whole family is destroyed:' DoorDash driver; McDonald's employee charged with murder

Suspect in teacher's DWI death has long criminal history

Guardian steps in to care for teacher's son after her death

Off-and-on showers build to WRAL Weather Alert Day on Sunday

Rain chances from Friday, Dec. 27, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

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Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office

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While not as flashy as the NC State Wolfpack's rivalry with the North Carolina Tar Heels, the Wolfpack will add another chapter to its history against the East Carolina Pirates during the 2024 Military Bowl.

A brief history of the NC State-ECU rivalry ahead of the 2024 Military Bowl

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According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, an unidentified man set God's Little Blessings Daycare on fire around 5:24 p.m. Thursday at 4474 Cumberland Road.

Deputies: Man wanted for setting daycare on fire in Cumberland County

Photo of man suspected of setting Cumberland County daycare on fire

The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday.

US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

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Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

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The body of Officer Michael Horan will be escorted to Greensboro from Raleigh on Friday afternoon. Several federal, state and local agencies will be on overpasses along Interstate 40 to pay tribute to Horan.

Procession for fallen Greensboro officer planned along I-40 in Triangle, Triad

Greensboro police officer Michael Horan

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nationâs first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

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For three years, David Robinson desperately searched for his son, Daniel. He plans to travel to Arizona next spring and assemble a team of volunteers to search new areas and follow up on leads. And he has found a new ally in his efforts.

Turning tragedy into purpose: Gabby Petito's father advocates for missing Black and brown people

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Discover the latest culinary delight in downtown Raleigh as Times Square Deli opens its doors at Morgan Street Food Hall.

Foodie News: Times Square Deli opens in downtown Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

According to the Durham Police Department, Kellen L. Cuttance is charged with one count of communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property stemming from an "incident" that occurred on Dec. 16.

Man communicated threat of 'mass violence' on school grounds in Durham, police say

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As the holiday season ends, January emerges as "Returnuary," a peak period for returns and exchanges, with the National Retail Federation predicting returns will make up 17% of U.S. merchandise sales in 2024, totaling $890 billion.

'Returnuary' begins: How shoppers and retailers navigate post-holiday returns

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Check out our list of winter break activities to keep the kids entertained over the holiday break.

Ideas for family fun in Raleigh over winter break

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From giant acorns to plastic pigs, North Carolina has some of the quirkiest traditions that make ringing in the new year a unique and unforgettable experience.


Acorn, pig, pickles: Unusual New Year's Eve celebrations in North Carolina

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Here's how Triangle residents can prepare for the winter season.

How to prepare for winter in the Triangle

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WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter. Thousands of families benefit from the annual, major community campaign, a partnership between WRAL and the Salvation Army.

Coats for the Children: Donate in person, online to keep kids warm this winter

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Are you looking for something to do for New Year's Eve? We have your guide to New Year's Eve in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding cities!


3, 2, 1! Your guide to New Year's Eve in the Triangle

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People sometimes talk of miracles this time of year. Can a tree be considered a miracle? A guardian angel? It's an enormous angel oak outside a seafood restaurant in Columbus County. When the restaurant burned to the ground a few years ago, the tree was miraculously unharmed. The restaurant owners rebuilt, and today the angel oak stands as its symbolic protector. 

Tar Heel Traveler: Tabor City Angel Oak Tree

Apex Friendship's Emma Cyrus wins Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award

'Tis the season to get your tax documents organized

Tax tips: What to do now to save in the spring

Restaurant Ratings: Di Fara Pizza Tavern, Bittersweet, Anelore's German Bakery & Fortune Cookie Asian Restaurant

Man wanted for setting daycare on fire, Cumberland Co. deputies say

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Convicted murderer turns himself in days after his escape from courthouse, police say

Powerful thunderstorms rumble across Texas, delaying busiest stretch of holiday travel

Kinlaw's Supermarket reopens part-time in Fayetteville after devastating October fire

Kay Yow's legacy: Millions for hope, research in face of cancer

Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd

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Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel

New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han

Ring in 2025 with WRAL's First Night Raleigh, a vibrant celebration kicking off on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly fun with a Children's Celebration and live music at City Plaza.


What's new at WRAL's First Night Raleigh 2025

Midnight acorn drop at WRAL First Night Raleigh signals start of 2023

Weekend best bets: Hanukkah, ice skating, karaoke

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5 Faves: Best Triangle holiday traditions

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Holiday light shows: Best places to see Christmas lights in NC

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Out & About

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

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Cooper, Helene responders and immigrants: PolitiFact's top NC fact-checks of 2024

Fact-checking claims about Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and new Tesla products

Would a government shutdown affect holiday mail and travel? 8 questions, answered.

Trump debate claim is 2024 'Lie of the Year'

Cooper issues new pardons, but doesn't copy Biden's sweeping commutations

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 19

On the Record: Next auditor promises conservative principles not partisan politics

Federal government shutdown could have significant impacts on NC

$9.2 billion in disaster aid for North Carolina at risk if Congress can't pass funding plan

Brain Game: Research Triangle High School vs Middle College High School

Education

How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Durham Public Schools leaders weigh solutions for school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools approves family responsibility zones as bus driver shortage continues

Before your holiday gifts arrive, federal officers inspect them at this massive Atlanta facility

WRAL In Depth

Why Greenland? Trump wants to deal for mineral-rich country

Inside Poe Hall: The chemicals and where they were found

The evolving approach to PCBs at UNC System schools

NC doctor's license revoked after he sent sexual text to patient's father

NC State, ECU renew in-state rivalry in Go Bowling Military Bowl

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Kitchens, players must impress fans and new boss Belichick in bowl game

Extra Effort Award: Apex Friendship's Emma Cyrus

Buccaneers looking to beat NFC South-rival Panthers and bolster hopes for a playoff berth

Jim LarraÃ±aga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season

Highlights: McDowell rallies in fourth quarter to stun East Burke, remain unbeaten

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Next year's elite: Applying this year's final fall sports rankings to next year's expanded classifications

Highlights: Oshauna Holland scores 18 as Stuart Cramer defeats Charlotte Latin

Terry Sanford rides second quarter run to win over South Central

Highlights: Chloe Galombeck scores 22 as Hough downs Porter Ridge

Last year, a group of NC State employees battling breast cancer urged the university to test Poe Hall for environmental hazards. The results showed dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, prompting the university to close the building, displacing hundreds of workers and students. Over the past six months, WRAL reviewed more than 1,000 pages of testing documents to uncover what they may have been exposed to.

Toxic chemical testing inside NC State's Poe Hall: Where tests were taken and what was found

Toxic chemical testing inside NC Stateâs Poe Hall

The clock is ticking on TikTok, the popular social media app. Congress passed the ban in April and it's set to take effect in January. The company has asked the United States Supreme Court to intervene. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talked to experts who say the court might step in.

Looming TikTok ban could be paused by U.S. Supreme Court

Internal emails reveal that Durham's District Attorney, Satana Deberry, has a policy of dismissing some "possession of a firearm by a felon" charges if no violence is involved, which some community members believe is contributing to increased crime.

No consequences: Records reveal Durham DA's policy not to prosecute gun charges

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Most people probably can't name the state labor commissioner, but that person oversees worker safety for the entire state. A political newcomer won the office this year - Republican Luke Farley.

Next NC labor commissioner to focus on worker safety

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The research, published in JAMA, suggests that active monitoring could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for low-risk patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), known as stage zero breast cancer.


New Duke study could mean fewer with early-stage breast cancer would face surgery, radiation

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WRAL Investigates uncovers one local district attorney's policy facing criticism, and how other cities in the Triangle compare.

Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? Durham County DA's policy under fire

Monday at 6: Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? The local DA's policy under fire, and how other cities compare.

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Consumer Reports' top-tested furniture anchor kits

Top furniture anchor kits prevent child injuries at home

Rehoopex six-drawer dressers pose tip-over hazard without anchoring

Consumer Reports reveals stores with the best and worst return policies

5 On Your Side

Will Trump's new immigration plans impact our local economy?

FEMA lags behind its prior projection as hundreds of Helene victims await temporary housing

NC a hotbed for extremist group's activities, expert says

'Paper terrorism' jams up NC courts, costs taxpayers, targets law enforcement

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Gain a competitive edge â Adapt a growth mindset for the new year

David Gardner: Tech vs. truth

Tom Snyder: AI is unavoidable and other top tech stories of 2024

Grace Ueng: The transformative power of saying thank you

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Consumer Reports reveals the best and worst retailers for holiday returns

Durham company Keebio makes split keyboards to help people with wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

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Pet of the Day: Dec. 22, 2024

Holiday reunion: Siblings, adopted apart, meet for first time

Holiday tips for those caring for loved ones with dementia

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

Walmart End of Year clearance event: Up to 75% off toys, clothing, kitchen, vacuums

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Amazon Deals: Prime Movie Channels only $1.99/mo, Sonic Electric Toothbrush Set only $7.99 w/coupon, Glitter Gel Pens 12 pack only $3.98 (50% off) 

Top grocery deals valid Dec. 26-31

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

BJ's Wholesale Club one year membership only $15 (73% off) 

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