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The United States Army on Saturday identified a Durham woman as the third soldier aboard a Blackhawk helicopter that crashed into a commercial jet Wednesday night that killed more than five dozen people.



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

<p>COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. GOOD EVENING. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M JULIAN GRACE. WE START WITH THIS BREAKING NEWS AT 6 RIGHT NOW. THE ARMY IDENTIFIED THE 3RD SOLDIER KILLED IN THE MID AIR COLLISION OVER WASHINGTON, D.C., ON WEDNESDAY. &gt;&gt; AS A DURHAM NATIVE CAPTAIN, REBECCA LOWE BOX SERVED AS AN AVIATION OFFICER. HER FAMILY SAYS SHE BEGAN HER MILITARY CAREER AT UNC CHAPEL HILL WRAL'S MEGAN GLOVA JOINS US FROM THE LIVE CENTER WITH MORE ON WHAT WE'RE LEARNING TONIGHT. MAKE IT. &gt;&gt; JULIE, IN JUST SUCH A DEVASTATING UPDATE UPDATE. I DO WANT TO PUT A GOING TO PUT A FACE TO THE NAME HERE, LOW BOX SERVICE AND AVIATION OFFICER FROM JULY OF 2019 TO, OF COURSE, JANUARY OF 2025, AS YOU MENTIONED, SHE WENT TO UNC CHAPEL HILL. SHE WAS A MILITARY GRADUATE IN ROTC. HER FAMILY ACTUALLY SAYS SHE WAS IN THE TOP 20% OF CADETS NATIONWIDE. NOW WE DO WANT TO SHARE A SMALL PIECE OF THAT STATEMENT FROM HER FAMILY. IT SAYS IN PART, WE ARE DEVASTATED BY THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED REBECCA. SHE WAS A BRIGHT STAR IN ALL OUR LIVES. SHE WAS KIND GENEROUS, BRILLIANT, FUNNY, AMBITIOUS AND STRONG. NO ONE DREAMED WORKED HARDER TO ACHIEVE HER GOALS. THEY ALSO SHARED SHE ACHIEVED THE RANK OF CAPTAIN CLOCK MORE THAN 450 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME. AND AND CERTIFICATION AS A PILOT IN COMMAND AGAINST SUCH A DEVASTATING LOSS, NOT ENOUGH THAT WE'RE EXPECTING TONIGHT IN ONE THAT HITS VERY CLOSE TO HOME FOR MANY PEOPLE. I'M SURE. &gt;&gt; I'M SURE THOSE TRIBUTES WILL CONTINUE TO COME THANK YOU, MEGAN. WHAT WE'VE ALSO LEARNED THROUGH A GOFUNDME PAGE THAT AN ECU GRADUATE WAS AMONG THE PASSENGERS KILLED ON THE PLANE. THE SITE CALLS TOMMY CLAD GET A LOVING FATHER OF HIS 2 DAUGHTERS AND A DEVOTED HUSBAND TO HIS WIFE. HE WORKED IN THE GREATER DC AREA. THE GOFUNDME PAGE FOR CLEGG. IT HAS RAISED</p>

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

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

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

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

Man killed in shooting near Wendell, Wake County deputies say

Shooting scene on Stag Trail near Wendell

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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.

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ESPN analyst and former Duke basketball star Jay Williams made himself a lot of money on the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke student and Green Hope grad hits halfcourt shot to win $19,000

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Pleasant weather is expected, especially Saturday, for weekend plans. Near-record warmth returns next week.

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

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Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year and the spring equinox has ancient roots in European agricultural life.

Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day's deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil

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Delta flight 2090 was diverted due to an odor in the cabin, officials told WRAL News.

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

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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Federal authorities have arrested a former Federal Reserve senior adviser for allegedly giving inside economic information to China.

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

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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

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


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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.


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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

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

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Man shot, killed in Durham neighborhood on New Castle Road

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

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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

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

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

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

PowerSchool begins notifying victims of NC school data breach

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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

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

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

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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.

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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. 

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