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Nonprofit research institute RTI International on Thursday announced temporary layoffs for 226 employees across the United States, including 61 people in North Carolina.


RTI International layoffs hit NC due to US freeze on foreign aid

WORLD AND FURLOUGHED OR LAID OFF THOUSANDS OF CONTRACTORS. AND THIS WILL HAVE DIRECT IMPACTS A DURHAM BASED GLOBAL NONPROFIT, FOR INSTANCE, IS FURLOUGHING MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA ALONE AFTER PRESIDENT TRUMP DISMANTLE USA ID WRAL'S. ACTUALLY ROSE HERE JOINS US IN THE STUDIO. ACTUALLY THOSE 200 LOCAL EMPLOYEES WORK FOR FURLOUGHED. >> ONLY A PORTION OF A MUCH LARGER IMPACT. YEAH. EXACTLY. KNEW HER LENA TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THAT, RIGHT? PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FREEZE ON FOREIGN AID IS PUTTING THOUSANDS OF JOBS AT RISK. >> ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND RIGHT HERE IN THE TRIANGLE, DAN, AS A CHILD, 3.60, A NONPROFIT THAT ADVANCES EQUITY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACROSS 60 COUNTRIES FURLOUGHED 36% OF ITS U.S. STAFF TODAY. AND THAT INCLUDES, AS DAN SAID, MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA. A SPOKESPERSON SAID THE TEMPORARY LAYOFFS WERE PART OF THE PAUSE OF U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDING AND PROGRAMS. NOW LAST YEAR, MOST OF F H I 3 60'S FUNDING CAME FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND ANOTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATION IN LIMBO RIGHT NOW IS THE RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE. WHEN WE REACHED OUT TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR COMMENT ABOUT IT, A SPOKESPERSON TOLD US WE ARE WORKING TO UNDERSTAND THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND WE'LL GET BACK IN TOUCH IF WE HAVE ANY UPDATES TO SHARE. RTI IS A TOP RECIPIENT OF U.S. AID MONEY GETTING MORE THAN 2 BILLION DOLLARS BETWEEN 2013 2022 LENA.

Foreign aid freeze leaves local nonprofits in limbo

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ICE agents arrest suspected member of violent Venezuelan prison gang in Raleigh

Handcuff DNA fingerprint arrest 

Sheriff: Harnett deputy shot, killed knife-wielding man after domestic disturbance call

Harnett County deputy-involved shooting

Rain moves out Thursday afternoon following chaotic morning commute in the Triangle

Rain chances for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Most North Carolinians support Stein, Lumbee recognition and legalizing pot, new poll shows

N.C. Gov. Josh Stein announced Helene aid plan

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

Pressed by Lawmakers, RFK Jr. Fumbles Details of Key Health Programs

Inmate dies Tuesday at Goldsboro prison, officials say

Neuse Correctional Institution

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Madeline Vernon died from flu complications at the age of 9. Health officials confirm the current flu season is at a 15-year high.

9-year-old Randolph County girl dies from flu complications, flu cases increasing

Madeline Vernon died from flu complications at the age of 9.

Critics fear the bill will pit patients and advocacy groups against one another. Supporters say North Carolina's medical costs are already sky-high and this will prevent health insurance from becoming even more expensive.

NC Senate votes to limit how many treatments health insurance companies can be required to cover

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President Donald Trump is enjoying his highest approval rating in the state since 2018 due to voters' financial outlook, a new Meredith College poll shows. But approval or disapproval of Trump's proposals -- ranging from calls to make Canada to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education -- ran along stark partisan lines.

Economy key to Trump approval in NC, but some policies lack widespread backing, poll shows

U.S. Orders Federal DEI Efforts to Shut Down by Wednesday Night

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 -- Donald Trump has deputized a questionably legal extragovernmental actor. Elon Musk's mission is not just to dismantle the federal government, but to demoralize it.

TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM: Look past Elon Musk's chaos. There's something more sinister at work

Look Past Elon Musk's Chaos. There's Something More Sinister at Work.

Power lines are hanging in the roadway near Aviation Parkway and Globe Road.

Power lines stretched across Globe Road, hundreds still without power near RDU

Thousands without power near RDU Thursday morning due to downed power lines

People spent even more money last year at Wake County's hotels and restaurants, according to Visit Raleigh's Wake County tourism report.


Visitors spending big at Wake County hotels, restaurants, Visit Raleigh says

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Fayetteville police detectives have charged and arrested a woman for her involvement surrounding the homicide of Samori Husamudeen in December of 2024.

Warrant: Mother of alleged shooter removed shell casings from scene

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According to court documents, Tracy Ellixson was charged Wednesday with communicating threats after telling his wife that he was going to kill her, assault by pointing a gun at his wife, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and false imprisonment.

Person County commissioner charged with communicating threats, pointing gun at wife, documents say

Person County Commissioner Tracy Ellixson

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has seen a recent increase in unlicensed individuals posing as dental professionals, often advertising low-cost services on social media and performing procedures in unsanitary and unsafe locations.

State board warns of people posing as dentists, performing work in sheds, garages and homes

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There are some lovely Valentine's Day offers this year for roses, floral bouquets, bonus gift card promotions, restaurant meals, retail deals and more! 

Valentine's Day deals 2025: Restaurants, flowers, gift card offers ð

Roses at store, Cary, NC

On Feb. 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha were shot and killed by their neighbor in what prosecutors called a hate crime against Muslims.

10 years ago, three Muslim students were murdered by their neighbor

Deah Barakat (left), Yusor Abu-Salha (middle) and Razan Abu-Salha (right)

North Carolina mandates 58 types of medical coverage that health insurance must pay for. Republican state senators are backing a bill to ensure that list will never grow larger, citing concerns over rising costs.

NC Senate looks to stop expanding health insurance mandates for millions, including state employees

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It was easy to spot fake weather photos/memes in 2014. Now, AI has made it more difficult.

AI in weather photos poses greater concern 11 years after Raleigh's 'Snowpocalypse'

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A new EPA report warns that PFAS in biosolids may contaminate water and food. In NC, past use as fertilizer threatens drinking water in the Triangle, leaving communities without clear solutions.


Forever chemicals in sewage sludge: A growing contamination crisis

The EPA Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago.

Nearly 30 women reported to North Carolina State University that artificial intelligence was used to produce sexually explicit images featuring their photos, according to a search warrant.


Warrant: NC State sorority photos used in AI-generated sexual images posted online

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A Twin Valley woman is speaking out after suffering severe burns from an electric blanket.


Woman badly burned from electric blanket

Woman gives birth to baby girl on NYC subway

Cary police respond to neighborhood

Cameron Pond in Cary

Video shows deer rescued from icy river

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Look at traffic & road conditions in the Triangle Thursday morning

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Live look at road conditions in the Triangle Thursday morning

In Depth with Dan: Examining Trump's plan to build a sovereign wealth fund

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Registered sex offender arrested after being on Douglas Byrd High School campus in Fayetteville

Driver rescued from overturned SUV in Wayne County

RDU Airport now has nonstop Jamaica flight

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Elon Musk calls for the US to 'delete entire agencies' from the federal government

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Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present

Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute

Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trumpâs plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations

At least 28 are hurt when a driver plows into a demonstration in Germany

Support Durham's vibrant community and economy by joining the "Love Durham" campaign, a new initiative running through April.


'Love Durham' campaign wants people to show their pride

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Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

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Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

NC Senate votes to limit coverage requirements for health insurance companies

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Saving for retirement could become easier for contractors, gig economy workers under new NC bill

NC cancels economic incentives for Durham power technology company, others 

North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief

New NC program offers guidance for substance abuse treatment

Educators demand county bond to fill school facility gaps

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Wake schools eyeing potential impacts of new tariffs on HVAC, construction costs

How Wake County schools plan to roll out digital panic button

Lizard Lick Elementary? Wake school board weighs future east Wake school names

'Time equals life': Safety advocates hope Wake schools panic button will save lives

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Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages

Public records reveal Durham County district attorney comes to the office roughly half of work days 

'Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina': Failures, child deaths & how to fix NC's foster system

NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke extends home win streak to 14 with a 78-57 win over California

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What's in a name? For NC State, $5M to endow the athletic director position

Panthers Playbook: What can Carolina learn from Eagles' Super Bowl run?

NC State loses ninth straight game: Wolfpack routed by Louisville

Crosby shines, Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener

NFHS sets official high school flag football rules for first time

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Kavi Gibson of Cary Academy wins Gatorade award for boys cross country

Wednesday Updates: Every NCHSAA girls basketball playoff clinching scenario for this week

North Lincoln hires Maiden DC Chris Hinson as its head coach

Sanderson boys basketball clinches first conference title in almost 30 years

State dental board warns of people posing as dentists

According to a commission report, the changes in 2023 cost about $6.37 million. It is unclear how much it will cost to change the name back to Fort Bragg. WRAL News spoke to Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin on Tuesday, who said he anticipates the change back to Fort Bragg will cost a similar amount.

Back to Fort Bragg: Here's how much it could cost to rename Fort Liberty

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is proposing $1.07 billion for Hurricane Helene relief. State House leaders reviewed a proposal for half that amount on Tuesday.

 Helene relief: NC House lawmakers discuss details of $500 million plan

A file photo of Hurricane Helene damage in western North Carolina.

After a car crash involving his 2024 Jeep Wrangler, Dylan Hollander faced an unexpected battle with the other driver's insurance company over repair costs.

Jeep owner fights for higher quality replacement parts after crash

Wake County family battles insurer over $10K car repair costs after Jeep crash

Utilities, including Duke Energy, seek EPA rollbacks on coal ash cleanup and emissions rules. Advocates warn it risks public health, especially in North Carolina communities already exposed to toxic pollution.

Duke and other utilities push to weaken EPA rules on coal ash, greenhouse gas emissions

Exposed coal ash in Chapel Hill

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Start with a plan: Meal prep can help you save money, eat healthy

Parents can use new tool to find safer baby food

New tool makes it easier to choose safer baby food

Restaurant ratings: Bass Lake Draft House, Canastas Chicken, Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet

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Keycard data reveals spotty attendance for Durham County DA

NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

Federal lawsuit targets North Carolina's 'broken' foster care system for urgent reforms

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Steve Rao: Wake County can lead the AI revolution

Mike Walden: Expect AI to transform NC's economic powerhouses of tobacco, textiles, technology

Donald Thompson: Your engagement strategy is failing. Get the data to fix it

Tom Snyder highlights data, uncertainty in 2025's State of the Region

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US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

5 high-paying City of Raleigh jobs to consider

US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June

Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze

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Happy Feet Planet offers family fun

Gas prices rising in seasonal trend; new inflation report to be released Wednesday morning

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

Go Ask Dad: The Super and Not-So-Super commercials

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