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WASHINGTON (AP) -- When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Monday inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda, he will be surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago.

Trump returns to a changed Washington, this time with a full embrace from Republicans

President-elect Donald Trump takes oath of office

President Donald Trump takes oath of office

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Light snow incoming, coldest temps in over 2 years prompt WRAL Weather Alert Days

Cold weather advisory for Tuesday morning

Cellphone photos deleted after Garner crash that killed family of 3, search warrant suggests

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Biden issues preemptive pardons for Trump critics and Biden family members

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NC Rep. Joe John of Raleigh, facing terminal cancer diagnosis, resigns from state legislature

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North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026

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How Trump's expected executive actions could impact North Carolina

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Cities like Houston and New Orleans will see several inches of snow, while we scrape by with less than an inch.

Ask the Meteorologist: How is it going to snow more at the beach than here?

Snow accumulation across the Gulf and East Coasts

The 45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast is presented by Capitol Broadcasting Company.


Triangle events, prayer breakfast remember Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy

 memorial to the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. 

WASHINGTON (AP) â President-elect Donald Trump will sign a series of executive orders designed to beef up security at the southern border by relying more on the U.S. military and redefining who gets to become an American, preparing to make good on his defining political promise to crack down on immigration.

Trump will issue executive orders to remake immigration policies but they will face challenges

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A storm system is expected to glide along the Gulf Coast and the East Coast, providing the chance of winter weather for areas that don't often see it. The coast will likely see more snow than the mountains through Wednesday.

Bitter cold, coastal storm lead to 'unique' snow chance in North Carolina

Snow favors coastal areas through mid-week

Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Trump's inaugural like no other 

Part of the Triangle Expressway reopened Monday after a serious crash near Holly Springs.


Triangle Expressway reopens near Holly Springs after serious crash

Crash blocks Triangle Expressway near Holly Springs

On Sunday, Raleigh Police confirmed George Colom, the suspect in the deadly shooting at Coquette restaurant in North Hills, died from his injuries. 

Police: North Hills shooting suspect dies from injuries

Family of North Hills shooting suspect says he will not survive his injuries

The driver of a stolen SUV crashed and overturned into a person's yard Saturday night in Wake County, ending a chase that involved multiple vehicles and a stolen weapon. Two juveniles and an adult were taken to the hospital.

Wake County chase involving multiple cars, stolen weapon ends with SUV crash in front yard

SUV crash in front yard in Wake County

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Donald Trump was sworn in Monday, Jan. 20, as the 47th president of the United States.



PolitiFact live blog: Fact-checking the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony 

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Multiple events and volunteer opportunities will be held over the holiday weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

List: Local MLK Day events, day of service projects

MLK Day virtual celebration in Durham

Brewery Bhavana, a brewery and dim sum restaurant based in downtown Raleigh, is set to expand with a second location at Cary's Fenton development this April.


Foodie News: Brewery Bhavana adding location at Fenton in Cary

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Inauguration Day is nearly here. President Joe Biden on Monday will be handing over power to President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

How to watch Trump's inauguration

How to Watch Trumpâs Inauguration

TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order

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The first weeks of 2025 have seen a whirlwind of ups and downs. The holidays are looking pretty sweet, though.


Good news for 2025: These big holidays all fall on Friday

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Frigid temperatures are bearing down this week on the Triangle. It could make for potentially dangerous road conditions.

NCDOT preparing roads for possible snow after extreme cold

Court documents: Police looking into wife of driver in deadly crash

New travel requirements for Europe 

MLK breakfast: Keynote speaker reflects on Dr. King's legacy 

Icy sidewalks, slippery roads in Washington DC

Inauguration day: Donald Trump will take oath of office for a second time 

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Pickup truck crashes into popular Aberdeen restaurant

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Police say three children shot at in Elizabeth City

Miami-bound Frontier flight lands at RDU after mechanical issue

Crash and fire shuts down I-40 for hours near Garner

Transitional shelter assistance extended for Helene victims in western NC, FEMA says

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in effort to guard against 'revenge' by Trump

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Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office

Millions across the US brace for plummeting temperatures and winter storms

Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Celebrate the weekend with two big family-friendly events.


Weekend best bets: World's Toughest Rodeo, African-American Cultural Fest

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Burger and soda bar opening in Holly Springs has 250 different sodas

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2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

2024 North Carolina Festivals guide

New developments signal downtown Raleigh rebound from COVID slump

Rendering: Garden West planned for downtown Raleigh in 2024

Out & About

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, attorney general nominee

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Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Fact check: Sanders says H-1B visa holders hired as dog trainers, massage therapists

Fact check: TikTok video accuses NC deputies of stealing generators donated for Helene victims

Misinformation trends of 2024: PolitiFact's month-by-month review

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Jan. 16

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The Wrap: Court vs court in Riggs/Griffin race, Gov. Stein on reproductive rights, Sen. Tillis on hot seat

North Carolina wagers $5B on sports in 2024. How much did bettors win?

NC Gov. Josh Stein issues executive order on abortion, reproductive rights

NC doctors join opposition to Kennedy nomination for public health role

 Saint Augustine's University urges NC AG to approve $70 million land lease deal

Education

Durham nonprofits work to provide more school supplies for teachers and students

Wake school system confirms students, staff affected in data breach

Wake schools respond to nationwide PowerSchool data breach, offer protection steps

PowerSchool breach FAQ: What to know about the data breach affecting NC schools

'I think about my kids': Unit focuses on tractor-trailer safety, issues nearly $10M in fines

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Virginia plant aims to be first in the world to provide commercial nuclear fusion energy by 2030s

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh halts child admissions

Franklin County family faces heartbreak as dream home nears foreclosure auction 

2024 was the hottest year in recorded history. Here's what it means for North Carolina

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

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Buckeyes, Irish used humbling losses as springboards to their national championship game showdown

Hayes, James make clutch plays to lift No. 21 N.C. State women to 73-68 win over Virginia

Donarski's five 3s help power No. 14 North Carolina to a 75-58 win over Pittsburgh

Jackson scores 16 as No. 16 Duke rides a big 2nd quarter in 74-49 win over Stanford

Statewide Boys Basketball Top 25: Chambers enters the top 10, Jordan joins top 25

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HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys basketball

JMB: Plenty of blame to go around in realignment process

NC high schools that have boys wrestling programs

NC high schools that field girls wrestling programs

North Carolina launched Energy Saver NC, a $208 million rebate program to cut energy costs, create jobs and boost resilience through home efficiency upgrades and appliance incentives.

North Carolina launches Energy Saver NC program with $208 million in rebates

North Carolina has launched its Energy Saver NC program.

Spring Dawson-McClure, a North Carolina voter, discovered her ballot was being challenged due to a minor clerical error, sparking concern over a broader legal battle involving over 60,000 voters


How one NC voter figured out her ballot was being challenged. How you can, too

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WRAL anchor/reporter Eric Miller outlines what to do if your vote is being challenged in the ongoing lawsuit over a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.

What to do if your vote is being challenged in lawsuit over seat on NC Supreme Court

A new report by the Federal Trade Commission says pharmacy benefit management companies are driving up your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. 

FTC report finds pharmacy benefit managers hiked prices of generic drugs

After a year-long investigation into a teacher assaulting students with special needs at the school, WRAL News learned the principal of East Wake High School has stepped down.

East Wake principal steps down after WRAL Investigation into assault of students with special needs

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The principal of East Wake Magnet High School, Stacey Alston, is stepping down following a yearlong WRAL investigation into the mishandling of assaults on students with special needs.


East Wake principal out after WRAL investigation shows he failed to report violent teacher

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Family about to lose dream home despite lawsuit & charges against contractor 

Recall: Chicken and cheese taquitos sold at ALDI may contain metal

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WRAL Investigates illegal drug tax in NC

Holly Hill Children's Hospital pauses new patient intake

Durham police harness social media to tackle illegal dirt bike and ATV riders

Woman shares witnessing brother's final moments in Fayetteville murder case

Investigations

Donald Thompson: bluesky is X without the Musk

Health software company Feedtrail is latest in surge of Triangle-area acquisitions

MetLife's Hackathon: Transforming ideas into impactful AI innovations

Steve Rao: An outline for NC's incoming secretary of technology

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Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban

Keke Palmer comedy 'One of Them Days' and 'Mufasa' in close race for No. 1

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

Raleigh ranks top in Milken report: Tech growth, wage surge propel city's success

Business

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Fort Fisher celebrates 160th anniversary, $20M visitor center launch

Family

Go Ask Dad: Little songs of the heart

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Family of NC native Keith Siegel anxiously await hostage release

Childhood vaccination rates have been falling for years across the US

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New Swagbucks Swago game Jan. 20-27

BJ's Wholesale Club one year membership only $15 (73% off) through Sunday, Jan. 19

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