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A nationwide movement protesting the early actions of President Donald Trump made a stop in Raleigh on Wednesday.

Raleigh protest focuses on resistance against Trump, Musk, Project 2025

Sky 5 flies over Trump protest in downtown Raleigh

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FBI searching neighborhood in Chatham County

FBI searching Chatham County neighborhood 

Temps could drop up to 40 degrees Wednesday in some areas after record heat Tuesday ð¥¶

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'Very, very sick children': Flu cases soar in NC as COVID, RSV numbers decline

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'Our democracy is just a sham': NC lawmakers who served in the military slam GOP-backed efforts to toss ballots

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Johnston County deputies shot armed man after he called 911 for help, sheriff's office says

Suicidal man shot by Johnston County deputies, sheriff's office says

Trump's Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here's a look at the serious obstacles it faces

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Sky 5 flew overhead Wednesday as crews were using equipment to clear debris from Interstate 87 near Knightdale.


I-87 reopens near Knightdale, debris removed from road 

Debris blocks I-87 near Hodge Road in Wake County

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) â A suspect in the shooting at an Ohio warehouse that killed one person and wounded five was arrested Wednesday morning in Columbus, authorities said.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at a cosmetics warehouse in Ohio, officials say

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GREENBELT, Md. (AP) â A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trumpâs executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to someone in the country illegally, calling citizenship a âmost precious right.â

Trumpâs birthright citizenship order is put on hold by a second federal judge

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President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday designed to prevent people who were biologically assigned male at birth from participating in women's or girls' sporting events.

Trump will sign an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing

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The funds will go to players who experienced abuse. The settlement also requires the league to maintain safeguards put into place following a pair of investigations released in late 2022 that found widespread misconduct that impacted multiple teams, coaches and players.

Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal

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HONG KONG (AP) â The U.S. Postal Service is reversing course a day after placing a ban on all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong.

US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlier

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A woman is dead Tuesday night following a crash involving a motorcycle being chased by police in Wake Forest.

Woman killed during motorcycle chase, Wake Forest police say

Crash scene in Wake Forest involving a motorcycle

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Legislators must seize the opportunity to act now and rapidly get assistance to where it is most needed along with establishing a clear set of objectives to hold accountable those responsible for helping western North Carolina heal.

Editorial: Pass Stein's $1.07 billion Helene relief package, with accountability, now

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

Tuesday night's SpaceX launch was seen across the state. WRAL viewers sent us their photos and videos of the launch.

SpaceX rocket launch seen from Raleigh neighborhood, across NC 

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According to the court documents, Karina and Ronald Robinson intentionally fractured their child's leg and rib on Nov. 20.


Apex parents arrested, charged with fracturing baby's leg, rib months earlier

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WRAL viewers sent us their photos of the SpaceX rocket that was launched Tuesday. Send us your photos at wral.com/reportit. 

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WRAL's latest documentary "Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina" examines the tragic deaths of Blake and London Deven, highlighting critical failures in the state's foster care system.

Deven case timeline: WRAL documentary 'Broken' exposes NC's foster care failures

The family of Keith Siegel, a Chapel Hill man held hostage by Hamas for over a year, spoke to the public Monday for the first time since her husband's release.


Chapel Hill's Keith Siegel freed after 484 days; wife calls for release of 79 hostages

Family of Keith Siegel speaks to public at Israel hospital

WRAL News spoke with NC State economist Mike Walden to give you a breakdown of Trump's tariffs and how they could impact you. 

FAQ: Economist Mike Walden breaks down Trump's tariffs & how they could impact North Carolina

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5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur breaks down what to do to protect your investment.


How to vet home contractors

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Find the love of your life this Valentine's Day by adopting a dog or cat from the SPCA of Wake County.


Find true love: SPCA of Wake County offers adoption special for Valentine's Dayð

Find true love: SPCA of Wake County offers $2.14 adoption special for Valentine's Day

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60,000 ballots are being called into question by the state GOP. Republican Jefferson Griffin is challenging the validity of ballots including some from service members. 

Democrats protest legal push to throw out military votes

WRAL documentary investigates failures in NC's child welfare system

Accidental caffeine exposures on the rise in kids 

Bird flu leaves hundreds of dead ducks in Lake Michigan 

Trump says the US will take over the Gaza strip

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Super Bowl LIX Fan experience offers games, autograph opportunities and photos with championship rings

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Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here's how you can help

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US 70 reopens near Princeton after logs spill beside road

Two hospitalized in three-car crash, firefighters say

Two men and juvenile in custody following fight after high school basketball game, deputies say

School calendars, teacher licensing: Wake school board passes legislative agenda

USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide

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A luxury house is close to tumbling into Cape Cod Bay. Will anyone stop it?

Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

Trump's suggestion the US 'take over' the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike

Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, including the gunman

Urban Oak is located on the 14th floor of Tempo by Hilton hotel in downtown Raleigh.


Raleigh's tallest rooftop bar opens its doors

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Valentine's Day fun ideas for families

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Discover the best restaurants in downtown Durham

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

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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

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

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

'Something told me to turn around': State lawmaker recounts fiery rescue  

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Federal appeals court allows ballot challenges against 60,000 NC voters to proceed in state court, for now

NC Senate leader shows new support for loosening concealed handgun rules

After Stein calls for $1 billion in Helene aid, NC lawmakers propose spending half that amount

Stein asks NC lawmakers to pay $1 billion for 'urgent rebuilding needs' in western areas after Helene

Help immigrant students feel safe, turn ICE away, parents tell Wake school board

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Public health expert warns economy, jobs threatened by funding freeze

Public health experts warn Trump funding freeze could have major impact on North Carolina

Wake school board drafting lobbying letter to keep the U.S. Department of Education

Nash County Public Schools warns parents of fake ICE message causing panic 

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

Here's what to know about Trump's tariffs

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

ACC adopts new postseason baseball format: 16-team, single-elimination tournament

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Comrie nets shutout, Jets beat Hurricanes 3-0 for seventh straight win

Fiala scores 2, Danault has goal and assist as Kings beat Hurricanes 4-2

Holliday: Historic 20-0 ACC season in sights for Duke after crushing win over UNC

Legislators seek to allow private, home school students chance to play sports at public schools

Broughton's Jordan Page remains locked in despite attention, rise in rankings

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Duck, Rose complete season sweep over rival Conley

T.W. Andrews hires former Northern Guilford star Mook Reynolds as head coach

Former Currituck coach John Wheeler to lead Martin County football

East Burke hires former CHASE coach Chris Cogdill to lead football program

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about states offering disabled veterans to waive their property taxes.

In Depth with Dan: Explaining property tax exemptions for NC veterans

WRAL examines the gaps in oversight, funding, and accountability that allowed these children to fall through the cracks.

'Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina' â A WRAL Documentary

The latest WRAL documentary, "Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina," premieres at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday.

North Carolina's children spend years in the foster care system, many bouncing from home to home to home. Lawyers want the court system to force the state to overhaul the system to better care for already-traumatized children.

Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

Many pet care providers on Rover may unknowingly violate North Carolina's Animal Welfare Act by offering unlicensed pet boarding services in their home.


Unlicensed pet boarding: What Rover users need to know to avoid legal risks

SPCA of Wake County cuts adoption fee for adult dogs 50% to help WNC

Republican President Donald Trump, Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other newly-elected officials are taking steps to expedite relief efforts for Helene victims in western North Carolina. Here's what they're doing.

How newly elected officials are trying to improve Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

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Consumer reports top tested humidifiers to help you through winter 

Change to a single service for military moves raises quality concerns

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

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

Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

Push for more protections at the dentist's office comes after 2 NC patients die

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

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Mike Walden: What is the status of manufacturing in North Carolina?

Donald Thompson: CEOs, your job just got harder

Mike Walden: NC economic growth, albeit slow, mirrors what's happening nationwide

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

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US Postal Service restores delivery of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong after briefly suspending them

Inside Amazon's electric delivery fleet: Progress or just PR?

Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens

Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells

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Wake County Schools voting on state legislative priorities Tuesday 

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Pet of the Day: Feb. 2, 2025

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