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Get ready for a messy morning commute! Wednesday will be another WRAL Weather Alert Day due to a low flood risk from Wake County westward.



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Low flood risk for parts of our area Wednesday, 2/12/2025

Inmate who escaped from Craven County caught after more than 2 weeks on the run, authorities say

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Pet microchipping company shuts down, leaving thousands of pet's microchips unregistered

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US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June

Gas prices, gas pump, gas

Wake County family battles insurer over $10K car repair costs after Jeep crash

After a car crash involving his 2024 Jeep Wrangler, Dylan Hollander faced an unexpected battle with the other driver's insurance company over repair costs.

Beating the odds: After 8 brain surgeries as a child, NC's Chadlyn Traylor doesn't take his basketball career for granted

Boys Basketball: North Mecklenburg vs. Mallard Creek (January 3, 2025)

AI in weather photos poses greater concern 11 years after Raleigh's 'Snowpocalypse'

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BEIJING (AP) â Zhang Yazhou was sitting in the passenger seat of her Tesla Model 3 when she said she heard her fatherâs panicked voice: The brakes donât work! Approaching a red light, her father swerved around two cars before plowing into an SUV and a sedan and crashing into a large concrete barrier.

Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages

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North Carolina mandates 58 types of medical coverage that health insurance must pay for. Republican state senators are backing a bill to ensure that list will never grow larger, citing concerns over rising costs.

NC Senate looks to stop expanding health insurances mandates for millions, including state employees

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Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 -- The National Institutes of Health would slash funding for medical research doesn't make even cynical political sense. It's a decision that would endanger Americans' health, go against decades of bipartisan support and could torch one of the nation's most astounding, productive and envied industries.

ZEYNEP TUFEKCI: The pharmaceutical industry heads into Musk's wood chipper

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NEW YORK (AP) â The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event in the Oval Office on Tuesday after demanding the news agency alter its style on the Gulf of Mexico, which President Donald Trump has ordered renamed the Gulf of America.

White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'

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Jasmin Torres, the widow of a Raleigh police officer killed in the Hedingham mass shooting, is entitled to receive worker's compensation, a ruling shows. 

Wife of Raleigh police officer killed in Hedingham shooting granted worker's comp benefits

Loved ones, colleagues gather in Raleigh to honor officer Gabriel Torres

Fort Liberty is officially being switched back to Fort Bragg. WRAL News broke the news to Roland Bragg's family about the name change.


'He'd be amazed': Bragg family reacts to Fort Liberty name changing back to Fort Bragg

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Nearly 30 women reported to North Carolina State University that artificial intelligence was used to produce sexually explicit images featuring their photos, according to a search warrant.


Warrant: NC State sorority photos used in AI-generated sexual images posted online

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A student at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School was found with a loaded gun Tuesday at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.


Student found with loaded gun at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School

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WRAL News reached out to realtors who said the growth in Wendell Falls is similar to other communities across the Triangle, specifically in places like Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

Wendell Falls booms: Rapid growth sparks rising home prices 

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A man died in a Tuesday stabbing, and another man is in custody.


Man charged with murder in Durham County stabbing

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On Feb. 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha were shot and killed by their neighbor in what prosecutors called a hate crime against Muslims.

10 years ago, three Muslim students were murdered by their neighbor

Deah Barakat (left), Yusor Abu-Salha (middle) and Razan Abu-Salha (right)

Several viewers reached out with pictures and questions about a halo around the moon Monday night.

Ask the Meteorologist: What causes a halo around the moon?

A 22Â° lunar halo Monday night in Willow Spring. Photo courtesy of Jonny Mike in Willow Spring

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The only suspect ever charged in the killing of Tupac Shakur did not appear in court Tuesday for a hearing on whether his defense team is prepared to go to trial.

Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness

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As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now than ever. Here's how you can help. 

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

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A lighthearted Danish petition is pledging to âbring hygge to Hollywoodâ by buying the state of California in response to President Donald Trumpâs talk about taking control of Greenland, a vast and mineral-rich Arctic island, from Denmark.

Danes petition to buy California as Trump seeks Greenland

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Dive into the quirky world of Super Bowl commercials with Andrew Taylor-Troutman as he dissects the hits and misses of this year's big game ads.


Go Ask Dad: The Super and Not-So-Super commercials

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The latest inflation report coming out Wednesday morning will show where inflation pressures have eased, especially at places like the grocery stores and gas pumps.

Gas prices rising in seasonal trend; new inflation report to be released Wednesday morning

Wake school leaders leaders talk about the effects of tariffs on schools

Vets make urgent plea to pet owners after microchip company shuts down

Does the penny make any cents?

Back to Fort Bragg: Here's how much it could cost to rename Fort Liberty

Tar Heel Traveler: Little Riddle Market

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Wake schools eyeing potential impacts of new tariffs on HVAC, construction costs

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Where will Helene relief money go? NC House lawmakers fill out details of $500M plan

Lizard Lick Elementary? Wake school board weighs future east Wake school names

Durham man pleads guilty to supporting, attempting to join ISIS

Alamance County deputy placed on administrative leave after shooting man near Snow Camp

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

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Consumer protection regulators get fill-in-the-blank firing memos

Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month

Israeli military says it struck 2 people in Gaza who were flying a drone

There are some lovely Valentine's Day offers this year for roses, floral bouquets, bonus gift card promotions, restaurant meals, retail deals and more! 

Valentine's Day deals 2025: Restaurants, flowers, gift card offers

Roses at store, Cary, NC

Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

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Weekend best bets: Valentine's Day events, Kevin Hart

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Foodie News: Popular Louisiana chicken restaurant to open Raleigh location

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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

 Helene relief: NC House lawmakers discuss details of $500 million plan

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NC lawmakers discuss $500M Helene relief package

NC lawmakers meet to plan Helene relief bill 

Should NC invest state funds in cryptocurrency? NC House Speaker says yes

Griffin to appeal court loss in effort to throw out 60K NC ballots from 2024 elections

How Wake County schools plan to roll out digital panic button

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'Time equals life': Safety advocates hope Wake schools panic button will save lives

Wake Schools reviewing RAVE panic button Tuesday

Panic button launches next week at Wake County schools

NC schools still lag in math, reading after pandemic, but they outpace the nation

Public records reveal Durham County district attorney comes to the office roughly half of work days 

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

NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

How to vet home contractors

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

UNC GM outlines how Belichick intends to develop, build, pay Tar Heels

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13th ACC game unlucky for Duke as Dickie V returns

Lenovo Center development plan advances, despite safety concerns from Cardinal Gibbons

Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers 'losers' prior his arrival

Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over North Carolina

Sanderson boys basketball clinches first conference title in almost 30 years

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Alexander Central promotes alum Chris Marshall to head football coach

Statewide Girls Basketball Top 25: Some shifts in the top 10

Every NCHSAA girls basketball playoff clinching scenario for this week

Statewide Boys Basketball Top 25: Carmel Christian and Wayne Country Day join statewide rankings

Jeep owner fights for higher quality replacement parts after crash

Utilities, including Duke Energy, seek EPA rollbacks on coal ash cleanup and emissions rules. Advocates warn it risks public health, especially in North Carolina communities already exposed to toxic pollution.

Duke and other utilities push to weaken EPA rules on coal ash, greenhouse gas emissions

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about many of the cuts made by President Donald Trump.

President Trump makes series of cuts: Where do the savings go?

Trump makes series of cuts: Where do the savings go?

WRAL Investigates found that Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry's key card data shows she is present in the office for about half of work days, significantly less than nearby district attorneys. Deberry claims the data is unreliable and that her work extends beyond standard office hours.

Keycard data reveals spotty attendance for Durham County DA

State elections officials were right to reject Jefferson Griffin's attempts to throw out tens of thousands of North Carolina voters' ballots from the 2024 elections, a Wake County judge ruled Friday.

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

The State Health Plan is considering a major overhaul of its pricing structure, likely leading to premium increases for most state employees by 2026.

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

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Parents can use new tool to find safer baby food

New tool makes it easier to choose safer baby food

Restaurant ratings: Bass Lake Draft House, Canastas Chicken, Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet

How to protect yourself from sports betting scams

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

Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

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

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

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Mike Walden: Expect AI to transform NC's economic powerhouses of tobacco, textiles, technology

Donald Thompson: Your engagement strategy is failing. Get the data to fix it

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

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Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze

North Carolina fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4M for improper billing practices

'Amazon has been doing everything to make sure we don't win': Workers in Garner to vote on unionizing this week

'Dog Man' bests 'Heart Eyes,' 'Love Hurts' at box office

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Local school districts grapple with new federal policy on immigration enforcement

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