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Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel, a Hamas hostage, was released Saturday after spending 484 days in captivity. 


'Indescribable excitement': Keith Siegel reunites with his family after 484 days of Hamas captivity

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Keith Siegel reunites with his family after 484 days of Hamas captivity

Man considered 'armed and dangerous' wanted for first-degree murder in Fayetteville

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Delta flight diverted to RDU due to odor in the cabin, officials say

Tar Heels face big challenge in No. 2 Duke, emphasis on big

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Seven dead, 19 injured in air ambulance crash in Philadelphia

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Cloudy Saturday in store, rollercoaster temps on tap to kick off February

Hour by hour forecast for Saturday, 2/1/2025

Former Federal Reserve adviser indicted and arrested for alleged espionage in dealings with China

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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested a fugitive who had been on the run for 18 years. He was wanted for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

North Carolina fugitive wanted for murder captured after 18 years on the run

A man was shot and killed Saturday morning in a Durham neighborhood on New Castle Road.

Man shot, killed in Durham neighborhood on New Castle Road

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An Army helicopter crash with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River on Wednesday night, killing all 64 people on board the plane and the three soldiers in the helicopter.

Charlotte passenger was on flight behind plane that crashed over Potomac

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 -- Republican Jefferson Griffin's attempt to undermine North Carolina voters is not just far-fetched, it's dangerous and threatens lasting damage to our state if successful.

DEBORAH DICKS MAXWELL: Griffin seeks rules change after proper votes were counted

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The former North Carolina lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate had sued the news network for defamation over its reporting that Robinson allegedly wrote racist comments on a pornographic website.

Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN, says political career may be over

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Patricia Ann Ricks, a 74-year-old grandmother from Nash County, has pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of her 8-year-old granddaughter, Christal Lane.



Grandmother pleads guilty to murder of 8-year-old girl in Nash County, will spend life in prison

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A flight attendant who was on board when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., had ties to Charlotte.

Charlotte crew members remembered after deadly American Airlines jet crash with Army helicopter

A woman captures a photo of Ian Epstein during a flight. 

A Wake Technical Community College student is recovering after being burned during welding training Thursday evening at the Southern Wake Campus.

Student burned during welding class at Wake Technical Community College

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President Donald Trump told North Carolina hurricane victims that under former President Joe Biden, the Federal Emergency Management Agency failed them in a time of crisis.

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

Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question

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There are some fun ways to get out and about this weekend, including an annual run that involves eating doughnuts!


Weekend best bets: Krispy Kreme Challenge, Cupid's Undie Run

Runners jog, chow their way through 2018 Krispy Kreme Challenge

Find out the winners of the tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards, which honors your local favorites in over 100 categories.


Winners announced: 2024 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

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There is truly a holiday for just about anything! National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. 


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Join the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk at Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park this Saturday, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary NC State women's basketball coach, Kay Yow, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009.


Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk kicks off Saturday morning

Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run and Walk

Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman knows preventing domestic violence is a collective effort. Providing protection and safety for victims takes many different levels of cooperation throughout a sensitive, complicated process.

Raleigh officer shooting a somber reminder of domestic violence's toll

Victim describes horror of domestic violence

Multiple viewers on Tuesday are submitting photos of mysterious writing in the sky over Raleigh.


Did you see it? Writing in the sky over Raleigh appears to advertise new Hulu series

Did you see it? Writing in the sky over Raleigh appears to advertise new TV series 'Paradise'

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Officials give update about deadly plane crash in Philadelphia

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Brain Game: Southeast Raleigh High School vs. Broughton High School

Runners partake in Krispy Kreme Challenge Saturday morning in Raleigh

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Runners dine and dash at Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh Saturday

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Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk kicks off Saturday morning in Cary

Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at one of these local shops

Raleigh man arrested for murder after fatal shooting on Sinclair Drive

PowerSchool begins notifying victims of NC school data breach

Inside A$AP Rocky's trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't capture

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3 more massage therapists accuse Ravens' Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, report says

Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology'

Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying, prosecutors say

Trump says he'll place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday

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Asheville's big attraction, its food scene, tries to hit reset

North Carolina City's Big Attraction, Its Food Scene, Tries to Hit Reset

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Out & About

Fact check: RFK Jr. claims he 'never said' past statements during Senate confirmation

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Fact check: Cooper says Helene bill 'took money' from western NC

Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?

Fact check: Trump says U.S. is only nation with birthright citizenship

Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?

Mark Robinson's political future: Is he really finished?

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NC Democrats say Trump cuts threaten pre-K funding, teacher jobs and disaster relief

North Carolina Supreme Court upholds law that allowed 2 more years for child sex abuse suits

'All these pieces': Longtime NC conservationist helps with Potomac plane crash recovery

WNC small businesses can apply for share of $30 million to rebuild

Parents file complaints over special education teacher vacancies

Education

Rollout of panic-button app delayed at Wake schools

Math up, reading down: NC 4th and 8th-grade students see mixed test results amid national struggles

What to do when ICE comes to school? Wake issues guidance for principals

NC needs a different school funding model and help for teachers, advocates, lawmakers say

Airspace safety: What FAA data reveals about close calls at RDU

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Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

Federal funding pause threatens research at North Carolina universities and companies

'I'm in fear of my life': Woman turns to WRAL Investigates after fire is set on her front porch

North Carolina has no required training hours to become a tattoo artist. We asked why.

Here's what to look for in tonight's 'Battle of the Blues'

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Clemson continues on program-best path, defeats N.C. State 68-58

Krzyzewskiville: How camping in front of Cameron Indoor Stadium became a Duke basketball tradition

Panthers Playbook: Bryce Young's play in 2025 will dictate future of Carolina Panthers

Mikko Rantanen scores as the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 3-2

Dual-team wrestling playoff preview: Title favorites, upset watch, and predictions

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No. 17 Wakefield girls take control of the NAC with second win over No. 11 Rolesville

Dudley sweeps season series with rival Ben L. Smith boys basketball

End-of-regular-season rankings: Three new dual-team wrestling teams join top 25

Highlights: Big third quarter helps Rolesville boys defeat Wakefield

North Carolina receives nearly $2 billion annually from  National Institutes for Health grants, which support a multitude of research programs across the state.

Federal grant pause puts NC research in limbo

The oral arguments on Monday were not to decide on the merits of the case and whether the ballots should or shouldn't be thrown out. Instead, the judges must decide who should make that decision over the fate of the ballots: Federal courts or state courts.

Race for NC Supreme Court seat goes before federal court

The lawsuit is proceeding in state and federal court at the same time, a rare occurrence that mirrors the rare nature of the attempt to throw out ballots months after the election ended.

NC Supreme Court election lawsuit goes before federal appeals court

Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has requested to close the case against former State Treasurer Dale Folwell after an investigation into his use of state vehicles for personal errands. Folwell agreed to reimburse the state $6,234. 

Wake DA drops state vehicle-use case against former State Treasurer Dale Folwell

Wake DA drops state vehicle-use case against former state treasurer; Folwell agrees to reimburse $6K

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Challenged NC ballots: After intense questioning in court, federal judges to choose who will decide fate of 60,000 votes

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Change to a single service for military moves raises quality concerns

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Julian's Restaurant, Kiichi Ramen, and Ihop

Millions of vehicles on the road have a a recall that hasn't been fixed

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Shrinking number of air traffic controllers comes into focus after DC crash

Nearby workers share reactions to possible developments around Saint Augustine's University

WRAL Investigates: Dangerous tattoos and NC laws 

Raleigh officer shot, 2 men killed: Looking into the suspect's criminal history

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North Carolina's existing infrastructure a foundation on which Stargate AI project can build

How DeepSeek's new AI model is shaking up the status quo

Donald Thompson: CEOs, your job just got harder

Grace Ueng: There is something in this picture that could help you live longer

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Costco, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement, avoiding a strike

President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices

Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada could land this weekend. Here are some goods in the crosshairs

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Cold-stunned sea turtles from NC coast brought to Raleigh for treatment

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How to find the right Durham, NC zip code for your family

Go Ask Dad: Operation early bird

Duke, UNC could announce plans Tuesday to build Triangle children's hospital

Durham Public Schools working on $7M budget shortfall Tuesday

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Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for February

Macy's: The Big Home Sale with up to 65% off plus Valentine's Day deals

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