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Taj Malik Massey is a 3-year-old boy with black hair and brown eyes who was last seen wearing a blue/black jacket. He's approximately 2 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 35 pounds. Massey. His last known location was Dawson Place in Asheville on Monday, Jan. 27.

Amber Alert: 3-year-old boy missing out of Asheville, last seen 6 days ago

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Warren Co. woman missing for over a year found dead, deputies say

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Durham woman identified as third soldier aboard Army helicopter that crashed into plane in DC

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CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC

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Much cooler Groundhog Day; rollercoaster temps on tap to kick off February

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Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in a generation show conflicting altitude readings

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Here's what to know about Trump's tariffs

Why Trump Is Imposing Tariffs on Mexico

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Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 -- Countries that malign migrants are in quite serious need of new people. Nations in the wealthy world face a top-heavy future--millions of retirees and too few workers to keep their economies and societies afloat..

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) â Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobblerâs Knob in Pennsylvania.

Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

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According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shooting around 5:56 p.m. on Stag Trail near Wendell. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.

Man killed in shooting near Wendell, Wake County deputies say

Shooting scene on Stag Trail near Wendell

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.

Here's how newly elected officials are trying to improve Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

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The second-ranked Duke Blue Devils host rival North Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. The Blue Devils have won 14 games in a row.

Flagg, No. 2 Duke dominate North Carolina in rivalry blowout

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) â A person in a car was the seventh fatal victim of the fiery crash of an air ambulance onto a busy Philadelphia street, authorities said Saturday, as investigators sifted through burned cars, damaged homes and charred debris for clues to determine why the aircraft plummeted shortly after takeoff.

Seven dead, 19 injured in 'high-impact' air ambulance crash in Philadelphia

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


Keith Siegel embraces loved ones in heartfelt reunion after 484 days of Hamas captivity

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

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is progressing according to standard legal procedure, but there have been no lack of unusual moments, from visits from Rihanna to a tough-but-quirky judge and lawyers nearly coming to blows.

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

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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

Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Khailil Johnson, 21. Police said Johnson is considered armed and dangerous.

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

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President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive orders imposing sweeping tariffs on the country's three largest trading partners, a move that risks unleashing a damaging trade war.

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

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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. 

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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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.



Nash County woman sentenced to life in prison after beating 8-year-old granddaughter to death

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Duke dominated from the outset and ousted rival UNC 87-70 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Chris Lea, Dennis Cox break down Duke's dominant win against UNC

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Sion James: This is the coolest rivalry in sports

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Durham woman identified as third soldier killed in collision with Army helicopter and jet

Scaling to new heights! How size means everything for Duke's success this season

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On The Record: Helene recovery, Trump tariffs and Washington shake up

Duke students jubilant after momentous win against UNC

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

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

Runners dine and dash at Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh Saturday

Man shot, killed in Durham neighborhood on New Castle Road

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

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Rubio is holding talks in Panama as Trump demands canal control and pressures US neighbors

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

US businesses brace for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs

USAID website goes offline in Trump administration's 2-week-old freeze on foreign aid worldwide

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


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

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Foodie News: Milkshakes and more

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80+ events to enjoy in NC this February

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parents file complaints over special education teacher vacancies

Education

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

PowerSchool begins notifying victims of NC school data breach

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

NCHSAA dual-team wrestling playoff scores: 1st and 2nd round

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

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

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

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

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