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WASHINGTON (AP) â Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the countryâs institutions.

Inauguration Day Latest: Trump to speak at indoor inauguration parade

NBC News Special Report: Donald Trump's inauguration

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Light snow incoming, coldest temps in over 2 years prompt WRAL Weather Alert Days

Cold weather advisory for Tuesday morning

Cellphone photos deleted after Garner crash that killed family of 3, search warrant suggests

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Carjacking suspect on the run in Wake Forest, police say

Police searching for a carjacking suspect in Wake Forest

Hundreds hold protest in downtown Raleigh amid Donald Trump's inauguration

On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, protesters marched down Davie Street in downtown Raleigh.

Fact check: Are Helene victims required to pay taxes on damaged property?

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North Hills business owner recalls chaos during Coquette shooting

New: Former employer sheds light on N. Hills shooting suspect  

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Washington (CNN) â President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump and members of his own family, using extraordinary executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor.

Biden issues preemptive pardons for Trump critics and Biden family members

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Look around your house. Chances are you've got toys and other household items powered by those tiny button-size batteries. What you may not know is that they're potentially deadly if swallowed.


The hidden dangers of button and coin batteries

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North Carolina Rep. Joe John, who has had a long career of public service, announced his resignation from the state legislature. He said he has terminal cancer.

NC Rep. Joe John of Raleigh, facing terminal cancer diagnosis, resigns from state legislature

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The agreement contrasts with the January 2024 request by the North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, seeking a 42.2% overall average increase.

North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026

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Cities like Houston and New Orleans will see several inches of snow, while we scrape by with less than an inch.

Ask the Meteorologist: How is it going to snow more at the beach than here?

Snow accumulation across the Gulf and East Coasts

Donald Trump was sworn in Monday, Jan. 20, as the 47th president of the United States.



PolitiFact live blog: Fact-checking the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony 

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The City of Durham is exploring the future of the contentious Durham Freeway, a highway that disrupted Black communities in the 1970s. The freeway's construction displaced thousands of families and businesses.

Durham considers future of freeway

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The Jackson Police Department is looking for a missing woman and her 3-year-old son more than six months after their disappearance.


Community rallies for missing Jackson mother and toddler, six months after their disappearance

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The 45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast is presented by Capitol Broadcasting Company.


Triangle events, prayer breakfast remember Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy

 memorial to the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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SISI Small PEARLS Lead Academy served as volunteers at the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Monday.

Local leadership academy volunteers at MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

Multiple events and volunteer opportunities will be held over the holiday weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

List: Local MLK Day events, day of service projects

MLK Day virtual celebration in Durham

Brewery Bhavana, a brewery and dim sum restaurant based in downtown Raleigh, is set to expand with a second location at Cary's Fenton development this April.


Foodie News: Brewery Bhavana adding location at Fenton in Cary

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Inauguration Day is nearly here. President Joe Biden on Monday will be handing over power to President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

How to watch Trump's inauguration

How to Watch Trumpâs Inauguration

TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order

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The future of the Durham Freeway, also known as NC Highway 147,  is up in the air The city is using federal funding to conduct a community-led study to re-imagine the road. The freeway destroyed black communities in the 1970s when it was built. WRAL's Monica Casey shows us the history of the road - and what residents want to see in the future.

Durham residents consider future of city's freeway

Protesters march in downtown Raleigh in opposition to Donald Trump's inauguration

Duke Health using AI in doctor's office

NC homeowners to see 15% insurance rate hike over next two years

Consumer Reports reveals the hidden dangers of coin and button batteries

Sky 5 flies over downtown Raleigh protest amid Donald Trump's inauguration

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AP Top 25: Duke rises to No. 2 in the country

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Pickup truck crashes into popular Aberdeen restaurant

Police say three children shot at in Elizabeth City

Triangle Expressway reopens near Holly Springs after serious crash

Miami-bound Frontier flight lands at RDU after mechanical issue

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump

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Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office

Bitter cold spreads across much of the US as Texas and the South prepare for rare winter storm

Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Celebrate the weekend with two big family-friendly events.


Weekend best bets: World's Toughest Rodeo, African-American Cultural Fest

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Burger and soda bar opening in Holly Springs has 250 different sodas

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Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast leads MLK Day events

2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

2024 North Carolina Festivals guide

New developments signal downtown Raleigh rebound from COVID slump

Rendering: Garden West planned for downtown Raleigh in 2024

Out & About

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, attorney general nominee

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Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Fact check: Sanders says H-1B visa holders hired as dog trainers, massage therapists

Fact check: TikTok video accuses NC deputies of stealing generators donated for Helene victims

Misinformation trends of 2024: PolitiFact's month-by-month review

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Jan. 16

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The Wrap: Court vs court in Riggs/Griffin race, Gov. Stein on reproductive rights, Sen. Tillis on hot seat

North Carolina wagers $5B on sports in 2024. How much did bettors win?

NC Gov. Josh Stein issues executive order on abortion, reproductive rights

NC doctors join opposition to Kennedy nomination for public health role

 Saint Augustine's University urges NC AG to approve $70 million land lease deal

Education

Durham nonprofits work to provide more school supplies for teachers and students

Wake school system confirms students, staff affected in data breach

Wake schools respond to nationwide PowerSchool data breach, offer protection steps

PowerSchool breach FAQ: What to know about the data breach affecting NC schools

'I think about my kids': Unit focuses on tractor-trailer safety, issues nearly $10M in fines

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Virginia plant aims to be first in the world to provide commercial nuclear fusion energy by 2030s

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh halts child admissions

Franklin County family faces heartbreak as dream home nears foreclosure auction 

2024 was the hottest year in recorded history. Here's what it means for North Carolina

Buckeyes, Irish used humbling losses as springboards to their national championship game showdown

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UNC, Duke and NC State's ranked in AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

Hayes, James make clutch plays to lift No. 21 N.C. State women to 73-68 win over Virginia

Donarski's five 3s help power No. 14 North Carolina to a 75-58 win over Pittsburgh

Statewide Boys Basketball Top 25: Chambers enters the top 10, Jordan joins top 25

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Statewide Girls Basketball Top 25: South View, Fike join top 25

JMB: Plenty of blame to go around in realignment process

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys basketball

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for girls basketball

North Carolina launched Energy Saver NC, a $208 million rebate program to cut energy costs, create jobs and boost resilience through home efficiency upgrades and appliance incentives.

North Carolina launches Energy Saver NC program with $208 million in rebates

North Carolina has launched its Energy Saver NC program.

Spring Dawson-McClure, a North Carolina voter, discovered her ballot was being challenged due to a minor clerical error, sparking concern over a broader legal battle involving over 60,000 voters


How one NC voter figured out her ballot was being challenged. How you can, too

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WRAL anchor/reporter Eric Miller outlines what to do if your vote is being challenged in the ongoing lawsuit over a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.

What to do if your vote is being challenged in lawsuit over seat on NC Supreme Court

A new report by the Federal Trade Commission says pharmacy benefit management companies are driving up your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. 

FTC report finds pharmacy benefit managers hiked prices of generic drugs

After a year-long investigation into a teacher assaulting students with special needs at the school, WRAL News learned the principal of East Wake High School has stepped down.

East Wake principal steps down after WRAL Investigation into assault of students with special needs

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The principal of East Wake Magnet High School, Stacey Alston, is stepping down following a yearlong WRAL investigation into the mishandling of assaults on students with special needs.


East Wake principal out after WRAL investigation shows he failed to report violent teacher

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Family about to lose dream home despite lawsuit & charges against contractor 

Recall: Chicken and cheese taquitos sold at ALDI may contain metal

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WRAL Investigates illegal drug tax in NC

Holly Hill Children's Hospital pauses new patient intake

Durham police harness social media to tackle illegal dirt bike and ATV riders

Woman shares witnessing brother's final moments in Fayetteville murder case

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Donald Thompson: bluesky is X without the Musk

Health software company Feedtrail is latest in surge of Triangle-area acquisitions

MetLife's Hackathon: Transforming ideas into impactful AI innovations

Steve Rao: An outline for NC's incoming secretary of technology

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Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban

Keke Palmer comedy 'One of Them Days' and 'Mufasa' in close race for No. 1

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

Raleigh ranks top in Milken report: Tech growth, wage surge propel city's success

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Fort Fisher celebrates 160th anniversary, $20M visitor center launch

Family

Go Ask Dad: Little songs of the heart

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Family of NC native Keith Siegel anxiously await hostage release

Childhood vaccination rates have been falling for years across the US

Amazon Deals: Electric Toothbrush Set w/8 Brush Heads only $9.99, Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for cleaning showers only $19.99, Water Bottle 64 oz Jug with Time Markers only $7.14 (52% off)

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New Swagbucks Swago game Jan. 20-27

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

Top grocery deals valid January 15-21

Walmart Deals: Portable car tire inflator only $17.99, Car Battery Jump Starter only $39.99, HP 15.6 inch Laptop only $299 (reg. $559), onn. 65" Roku Smart TV only $298

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