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Two men were arrested early Christmas Eve morning after parachuting off a crane in downtown Raleigh, police say.

Two men arrested after parachuting off crane in downtown Raleigh, police say

<p>FOR CHRISTMAS DAY. NEW YEAR'S AND NEW YEAR'S EVE. &gt;&gt; AND HAPPENING NOW HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER, WE CONTINUE TO STAY ON TOP OF THIS VERY STRANGE INVESTIGATION HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, WHERE NOW 2 PEOPLE ARE IN CUSTODY AFTER PARACHUTING OFF OF A CONSTRUCTION CRANE. NOW, HERE'S THE LATEST INFORMATION WE HAVE SO FAR. WE KNOW THE CALL CAME IN AT AROUND 2 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING AND WITH THAT, RALEIGH POLICE RESPONDED TO A SITUATION WHERE 2 PEOPLE WERE STANDING ON THIS CONSTRUCTION CRANE AND THEN PARACHUTED OFFICE HAPPENING ON HARGET STREET AGAIN AROUND 2 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING IS WHEN THE INITIALLY RESPONDED TO THAT SCENE. THIS ALL HAPPENING WHERE THEY'RE BUILDING THAT NEW CITY HALL BUILDING, BOTH OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS JUMPED OFF AGAIN WITH THAT PARACHUTE. THEY'RE NOW IN CUSTODY. NO INJURIES TO REPORT AT THIS TIME. SO MANY QUESTIONS WE HAVE THIS MORNING FOR RALEIGH POLICE, ESPECIALLY THE IDENTITY OF THESE TO PEOPLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO DO AT THAT CONSTRUCTION SITE THIS MORNING. WE'LL CONTINUE TO ASK THOSE</p>

Two parachute off crane in downtown Raleigh, police say

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Greenway bridge burned on Raleigh's Walnut Creek Trail

Greenway bridge out at Walnut Creek Trail near S. New Hope Road

Christmas Eve forecast: Rain moving away by afternoon, cold and cloudy for Santa

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Starbucks strike expands into NC, closes nearly 60 US stores

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American Airlines lifts ground stop, few Christmas Eve delays at RDU

Shots fired into moving cars in Wake County, deputies investigating

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NORAD tracks Santa's Christmas Eve journey

Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing could yield a big winner just in time for Christmas.


Mega Millions drawing on Christmas Eve could yield $970M jackpot winner

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Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2024 -- This is not about which judge will serve on the bench or which party can declare victory.  It is about whether or not a citizen can feel assured that their vote will be counted once they exit the doors of their polling place.

COLUMN: Meet a NC voter being challenged by Jefferson Griffin and the NC GOP

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Add Vance County's at Satterwhite Point to the list of communities dropping local icons to ring in the new year.


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The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is searching for three suspects who poured gasoline on a woman and set her on fire.

Harnett County deputies search for suspects who set woman on fire

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The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.

Watch now: NORAD's Santa tracker is live!

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The mother of a 9-month-old baby who survived a head-on crash is calling it a Christmas miracle.

'It's a Christmas miracle': Fayetteville woman and baby survive drunk driving crash for second time

Chelsea Evans survivors drunk driving crash  

Looking for stores open on Christmas Day? Here's a guide to grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants that are open on Dec. 25 this year.


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There are so many places to see Christmas light displays in North Carolina.


Holiday light shows: Best places to see Christmas lights in NC

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North Carolina law gives the governor control over elections. Republican state legislators have been trying unsuccessfully to change that ever since Roy Cooper became governor and are pursing a new strategy following Josh Stein's 2024 victory.

Cooper, Stein sue GOP state lawmakers for a second time over new 'power grab' law

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Multiple Triangle area restaurants are open on Christmas Day including dine-in and take-out options. Read on for the list. 



Restaurants open on Christmas: Where to eat out on Dec. 25

Looking for Christmas meals to go? Many Triangle restaurants and grocery stores are offering special menus and entire to-go meals for Christmas this year.

Christmas meals to go: Restaurants and grocery stores offering holiday meals

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) â At Scomaâs Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday season 's batch of eggnog began 11 months ago.

It's eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit

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From holiday get-togethers, to getting those presents wrapped, there's a lot to do this week. And while this time of year can bring joy, it can also create tension.

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Mega Millions Jackpot is $970 million; next drawing 11 p.m. tonight on WRAL 

20 large cats die from bird flu at animal sanctuary

Partial wharf collapse sends 3 into ocean

Starbucks, Amazon strikes impact holiday season

Starbucks brings back Pumpkin Spice Latte earlier than ever

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Two men shot in domestic incident in Scotland Neck

Local News

20-year-old man shot, killed at Fayetteville home

Harnett County firefighter injured in crash while responding to brush fire on Cameron Hill Road

State crews brine roads in Wake County ahead of possible icy weather

Cary man facing felony charges after bomb-like materials found in vehicle

Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90

Nation/World

Man accused in the burning death of a woman on a New York subway appears in court

White Christmas: Here's where snow, rain are expected for Christmas week 2024

Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after being treated for flu

Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier

Weekend best bets: Hip Hop Nutcracker, ice skating, karaoke

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5 Faves: Best Triangle holiday traditions

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Foodie News: Long-awaited Crawford Brothers Steakhouse opens Friday in Fenton

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Out & About

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

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Cooper, Helene responders and immigrants: PolitiFact's top NC fact-checks of 2024

Fact-checking claims about Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and new Tesla products

Would a government shutdown affect holiday mail and travel? 8 questions, answered.

Trump debate claim is 2024 'Lie of the Year'

Cooper issues new pardons, but doesn't copy Biden's sweeping commutations

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 19

On the Record: Next auditor promises conservative principles not partisan politics

Federal government shutdown could have significant impacts on NC

$9.2 billion in disaster aid for North Carolina at risk if Congress can't pass funding plan

Brain Game: Research Triangle High School vs Middle College High School

Education

How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

Durham Public Schools leaders weigh solutions for school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools approves family responsibility zones as bus driver shortage continues

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Before your holiday gifts arrive, federal officers inspect them at this massive Atlanta facility

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The evolving approach to PCBs at UNC System schools

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Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports

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Word of God's Trevor Best commits to Arizona State

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Toxic chemical testing inside NC State's Poe Hall: Where tests were taken and what was found

Toxic chemical testing inside NC Stateâs Poe Hall

The clock is ticking on TikTok, the popular social media app. Congress passed the ban in April and it's set to take effect in January. The company has asked the United States Supreme Court to intervene. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talked to experts who say the court might step in.

Looming TikTok ban could be paused by U.S. Supreme Court

Internal emails reveal that Durham's District Attorney, Satana Deberry, has a policy of dismissing some "possession of a firearm by a felon" charges if no violence is involved, which some community members believe is contributing to increased crime.

No consequences: Records reveal Durham DA's policy not to prosecute gun charges

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Most people probably can't name the state labor commissioner, but that person oversees worker safety for the entire state. A political newcomer won the office this year - Republican Luke Farley.

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The research, published in JAMA, suggests that active monitoring could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for low-risk patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), known as stage zero breast cancer.


New Duke study could mean fewer with early-stage breast cancer would face surgery, radiation

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WRAL Investigates uncovers one local district attorney's policy facing criticism, and how other cities in the Triangle compare.

Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? Durham County DA's policy under fire

Monday at 6: Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? The local DA's policy under fire, and how other cities compare.

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Lawsuit: Major banks rushed Zelle to market, allowed fraud in cash transfers

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FTC claims weapon detector company misled school systems

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Tom Snyder: AI is unavoidable and other top tech stories of 2024

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Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights

American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says

Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal

Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker

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