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WASHINGTON (AP) â Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

<p>Before he held the office, vice presidents were the butt of jokes. Dick Cheney was a force. In 2000, the closest presidential election ever sent him to the White House. So help me God. Cheney was there alone on September 11, 2001. He ordered the administration's first response to the deadliest attack on US soil. Cheney knew the Situation Room. He had been Gerald Ford's chief of staff three decades earlier, then a Wyoming congressman for six terms, the House GOP whip, leaving to be Defense Secretary for George HW Bush. Should Saddam Hussein be foolish enough to launch an attack against Saudi Arabia, Cheney confronting Iraq's dictator for the first time. After 9/11, Vice President Cheney led the push for an invasion to depose Saddam Hussein. But no weapons of mass destruction were found. Iraq descended into civil war. US troops became targets. Many Americans came to see the Iraq War as a mistake, but Dick Cheney never did. Saddam Hussein wakes up every day in a jail cell. His sons are dead. And Iraqis by the millions have embraced democracy. An avid hunter, Cheney in 2006, accidentally wounded a friend with birdshot. Cheney had faced decades of heart problems in a wheelchair for the 2009 inauguration. I think Barack Obama is a one term president. A 5th heart attack in 2010. In 2012, Cheney got a heart transplant, but coronary disease did not weaken his hard line on al Qaeda and enhanced interrogations that others called torture. They were legal, essential, justified, successful, and the right thing to do. This nation has defeated tyrants and liberated death camps. Dick Cheney, a self-confident and controversial leader who shaped America's war on terror. Lane Alexander, NBC News, Washington.</p>

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Facing empty shelves and financial strain, Shaneisha Williams, a Wake County single mother, grapples with reduced SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown. Local organizations and officials scramble to support the 80,000 residents reliant on aid.


Wake County SNAP recipients face uncertainty as emergency benefits cut by 50 percent amid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) â Tuesday marks the nationâs first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost every race â even though the Republican was absent from the campaign trail.

Trump's strength, Democrats' message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election Day 2025

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Raleigh police are searching for a suspect that shot a man at a Raleigh bus stop on Monday. Police have not released the name of the person shot nor any information about a possible suspect.


Roads reopened after one man shot in Raleigh, police investigate

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Something has changed for "Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same -- he is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.

Jonathan Bailey named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

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Holiday shopping this year isn't business as usual. Prices on many items are higher, tariffs are shifting and timing is everything. A new report finds that consumers expect to drop their holiday gift spending by 11% compared to last year.


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Police said one person was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be OK.

Crash involving six vehicles in Raleigh leaves one injured

Atlantic Avenue closed in both direction after multiple vehicle crash

Fayetteville police said a person was shot and killed on Monday on Waterdown Drive. Police have not released the name of the person, nor any information about a possible suspect.


One person dead after shooting in Fayetteville, police investigate

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and Luka Bogavac added 10 points and five assists in their North Carolina debuts as the No. 25 Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas 94-54 in the teams' season opener on Monday night.

Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas

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The father of one of the children found dead in Zebulon shared his regret for not doing more to help his disabled son and his frustration with the lack of care he received in the last years of his life.

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation identified the intersection of Interstate 40 and Aviation Parkway as the site of the most crashes in Wake County during the first half of the year, recording 44 crashes.


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Elections in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville and beyond will determine local leaders. Here's what you need to know about voting rules and how to find information on the candidates.


The twice-a-year clock change affects your circadian rhythm, sleep patterns and overall health.


How daylight saving time can impact your health

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SNAP benefits could be suspended for the first time in the food aid program's history because of the government shutdown. This could leave many without the much needed food and resources.


Where to find food, resources in the wake of SNAP benefits suspension

Got a parking ticket? This town lets you pay it off with food donations

Scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences have found that what was believed to be a juvenile T.Rex skeleton is instead a distant relative, the first of its kind to be found in a full skeleton. Their work has also raised new questions about what is know about that popular predator.


Dino discovery: Distant T. Rex relative found in NC museum fossil

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At least 11 people have been sickened, including three who were hospitalized, with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online, federal health officials said Friday.

Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

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

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The November 5 supermoon is being touted as the brightest one of 2025.


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Wake school leaders to discuss budget changes

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New lease approved with WRAL's parent company for Five County Stadium 

Wake County fights to keep SNAP running amid ongoing government shutdown

Breaching shotguns give Nash County SRO's and students a new layer of protection

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One person shot in overnight shooting, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office investigate

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Apex High School graduate shot after argument with Uber driver

The intensity of pursuits on the road 'a continual balancing act'

Nash County equips SROs with breaching shotguns for enhanced school emergency response

Durham accidental shooting the latest to show the dangers of guns around children

Ukraine: Trump "not really" considering sending tomahawks

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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

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The end of federal food aid could hit Black Americans hardest

2 people killed in Ukraineâs Odesa region as Russia continues to target power grid

Autumn events continue this weekend in the Triangle. There is fun for the whole family, as well as adult exclusive fun. Here's our top picks to add to your weekend plans.


Weekend Best Bets: NC Comicon, fall festivals

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Blue Ridge Parkway: How to visit and what you can do

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Fact-checking Trump's '60 Minutes' interview on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE

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Duke study reveals alarming effects of flavored e-cigarettes on pregnancy and fetal health

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New lawsuit filed against Durham company accused of not paying employees

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A legendary piano player's piano now sits in Raleigh. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the connection between an influential Polish man and the Triangle.

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North Carolina Rep. Cecil Brockman, who has represented High Point for a decade, faces two counts of statutory sex offense with a child and two additional counts of indecent liberties with a child. State lawmakers had called on him to resign. 

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About 1.4 million people in North Carolina rely on SNAP benefits for food and groceries.

SNAP benefits could be delayed for 1.4 million North Carolinians

Kristen Picot, the president of Durham-based CJF America, appeared in court on Thursday. CJF America is accused of not paying its employees. Picot did not answer WRAL Investigates' questions after her court appearance on Thursday.

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Kristen Picot (left), the president of Durham-based CJF America, appeared in court on Thursday. CJF America is accused of not paying its employees. Picot did not answer WRAL Investigates' questions after her court appearance on Thursday.

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How to save on auto repair costs, without compromising on quality. Keeping up with routine maintenance, having a trusted mechanic and searching for promotions can help you save money.


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