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According to police, it was initially called in as two shootings â one at Abberly Grove Apartments and the other at a nearby bar. But police later confirmed the two were related to the same shooting. 

Four men shot at Raleigh apartments near New Bern Ave., police say

STARTING TOMORROW. I'LL SHOW YOU. >> IT'S A BIT. THANK YOU. BREAKING NEWS NOW OR 4 MEN WERE SHOT IN RALEIGH LAST NIGHT. THE SHOOTING HAPPENED AT 11:20PM. YOU'RE LOOKING AT VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER WHICH SHOWS THAT SCENE ON RODGERS LANE NEAR NEW BERN AVENUE POLICE SAY ALL 4 MEN WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. POLICE ALSO SAY THERE IS NOBODY IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHOOTING. THIS INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING

Four men shot near New Bern Ave. in Raleigh

I-40 near Chapel Hill back open after Sunday fire, firefighters say

Half-acre fire closes part of I-40 near Chapel Hill

Authorities ask for public's help finding missing Cumberland County man last seen in January

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Chiefs aim to make history in city where they won their first Super Bowl. Eagles stand in the way

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'It shocked me': Durant Road business owners brace for years of disruptions as bridge project begins

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Sunny skies, 60-degree temps on tap for Super Bowl Sunday ð

Super Bowl Sunday: Great day to grill

Here's what we know about a commuter plane crash in Alaska that killed 10 people

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Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 -- Donald Trump and Elon Musk have merged their cult followings, attention addictions, conspiratorial mindsets, disinformation artistry, disdain for the Constitution, talent for apocalyptic marketing and jumping-from-thing-to-thing styles. With a pitiless and mindless velocity, they are running roughshod over the government -- and the globe.

MAUREEN DOWD: Musk's lost boys and Trump's mean girls

Musk's Lost Boys and Trump's Mean Girls

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â Two people have been charged in the death of a Fort Campbell soldier who was stabbed nearly 70 times last year, police said Saturday.

2 people charged in fatal stabbing of Fort Campbell soldier in Tennessee, police say

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Army officials are considering changing the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, according to an NBC News report. The post is one of the largest military installations in the world and was known as Fort Bragg from 1922 to 2023.

Report: Army considering changing Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg

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According to the Cary Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire around 4 p.m. at a home on Heidinger Drive.


Homeowners okay after fire inside Cary home, firefighters say

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As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, an end to student loan repayment plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments.

House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs

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A 911 call in Fayetteville led to the discovery that two adopted children, Blake and London Deven, had been missing for years. The subsequent investigation revealed systemic failures in North Carolina's foster and adoption systems.

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

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

North Carolina is a state that is generally hostile to unions. Amazon is a company that is, historically, extremely hostile to unions. Now an upstart union is attempting to represent more than 4,000 Amazon workers at one of the online retailer's facilities there.

4,000 Garner Amazon workers part of upstart union, want $30 an hour

Amazon workers rally in Garner, North Carolina

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, Clemson held player of the year candidate Cooper Flagg in check for most of the game and the Tigers defeated No. 2 Duke 77-71 on Saturday night to snap the Blue Devils' 16-game winning streak.

Tigers bite No. 2 Blue Devils 77-71, hand Duke first conference loss

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For years, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in suburban Indianapolis has wanted to partner with federal immigration authorities to identify and detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and facing charges.

Trump is signing up local law officers to help with immigration enforcement

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The move comes after the trustees criticized the firing of Mack Brown and played a role in the hiring of Bill Belichick.

UNC System president wants sign off for future hires after Bill Belichick negotiations

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NEW YORK (AP) â The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

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Rising energy bills are raising questions for some Duke Energy customers.

Duke Energy customers shocked by spiking bills despite promised rate reductions

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From commercials to recipes, we have your guide to Super Bowl 2025.

Super Bowl 2025: Everything you need to know for the big game

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(CNN) -- When Elaine Spaulding met Arthur Aron in class at the University of California, Berkeley, in the late 1960s, she was conflicted.

Married for 50 years, these psychologists who study love share what they've learned to do â and not to do â to stay happy

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

Where are the best places to watch big games in Raleigh? Here are 10 sports bars in and around Raleigh that are ALMOST as good at being at the game.

Best Raleigh area sports bars to watch big games

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This is Molly, our Pet of the Day! She is a 2-year-old Treeing-Walker Coonhound looking for a forever home. Molly was found about a year ago, starving and wandering outside. Now, she is healthy in a foster home. If you are interested in adopting molly, visit crisisdogsnc.org.

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Pro-labor Amazon workers rally outside Garner facility ahead of Monday union vote

Amazon Union rally in Garner, North Carolina

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Excitement builds for Super Bowl parade 

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At least eight apartments damaged, one firefighter injured in Aberdeen fire, firefighters say

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Authorities searching for missing Mount Olive man

No evidence of shooting found following report of shots fired inside Greenville mall, two detained

Army Corps of Engineers works to remove river debris in Western North Carolina by June 1

Thousands raised to help woman rebuild after fire

Trump's 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn't and a Mideast jolt

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Federal judge blocks Elon Muskâs DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system

Sony PlayStation Network outage enrages gamers around the world

A 15-year-old went to a Brooklyn parade. The NYPD wrongly accused him of a mass shooting

North Korea's Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program

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Foodie News: Popular Louisiana chicken restaurant to open Raleigh location

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Weekend best bets: American Aquarium, Jim Gaffigan

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Iconic New York City bagel spot opening five new locations in the Triangle 

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Raleigh's tallest rooftop bar opens its doors

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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

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the weeks ending Jan. 30 and Feb. 6

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Allison Riggs vs. Jefferson Griffin: How did we get here?

State Health Plan could increase $20-$50 per month based on salary

NC Supreme Court race: Judge rules 65K votes should not be discarded

State Health Plan premiums likely to increase for most workers by 2026

Saint Augustine's University modifies land-lease deal 

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UNC System cuts diversity-course graduation requirement

UNC System cuts diversity-course requirement for graduation

'You guys are losers:' Comment about DEI get backlash for Wake school board member

North Carolina AG will investigate PowerSchool breach; Wak that exposed teacher, student data

NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

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

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

Here's what to know about Trump's tariffs

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl is a matchup of some of the brightest and oldest minds in the NFL

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RJ Davis scores 18, hits go-ahead jumper and North Carolina hangs on to defeat Pittsburgh 67-66

He's back, baby! ESPN's Dick Vitale makes return to commentating following 4th bout with cancer

Maxime Raynaud, Ryan Agarwal rally Stanford to 74-73 victory over NC State

Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho help the Carolina Hurricanes beat Utah 7-3

Raleigh Charter's boys swimming team wins back-to-back 1A/2A championships

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Raleigh Charter outpaces reigning champion Pine Lake Prep to win 1A/2A girls swimming title

Cardinal Gibbons claims school's first dual-team wrestling state title with win over Hickory Ridge

R-S Central wins thriller over Seaforth in 2A wrestling championship

Fourth time is the charm: Union Pines claims first dual-team wrestling title, downs Pisgah

Protesters spoke Friday outside Wake County Superior Court in Raleigh about the ongoing NC Supreme Court race between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican Jefferson Griffin.

Protesters speak outside courthouse in Raleigh about ongoing NC Supreme Court race

Protesters speak outside court house in Raleigh about ongoing NC Supreme Court race

They urge lawmakers to move the funding toward public school needs, suggesting school facility needs in Helene-affected counties and tutoring.

No new private school vouchers, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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A group of NC State students is pushing for expanded PCB testing across university buildings.

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

Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet detailed how that money might be focused.

NC lawmakers propose smaller Helene recovery bill

A new bill in the North Carolina Senate would require consequences for students who don't follow the rules -- the latest attempt to crack down on cellphone use in schools.

NC lawmakers want school boards to restrict cellphones during class

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State lawmakers will meet again Wednesday to debate spending an additional $500 million on Helene relief for western North Carolina. Republican legislative leaders made the announcement Tuesday, a day after Democratic Gov. Josh Stein called for more than $1 billion in "immediate" Helene relief aid from the state government.

State lawmakers meet to debate how to spend an additional $500 million on Helene relief funding for western NC

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How to protect yourself from sports betting scams

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Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting them

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Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

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

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

Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

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

Grace Ueng: ââInside the mind of a champion: Cognitive defusion & the pale blue dot

Guest column: Startup uses AI tech to fight Americaâs health insurance bureaucracy

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

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Freeze on foreign aid causes furloughs for Durham nonprofit

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like âtheyâre in a recessionâ

Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter

EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state

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UNC study reveals alarming suicide risks among Black middle schoolers

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New book aims to help moms navigate the stormy waters of parenting tween girls

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Mom's ADD diagnosis in her 50s provides some answers

Flu cases soaring the Triangle hospitals; state to release new data Wednesday 

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Feb. 11

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