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Republicans say the campaign finance changes will create a more even playing field in the race for governor. Democratic nominee Josh Stein has raised millions more than Republican nominee Mark Robinson.

Cooper vetoes bill to target protesters, change masking rules, loosen campaign finance

<p>SORT OF VIOLENT ACT ON THEIR SPOUSE OR THEIR PARTNER. &gt;&gt; ALSO, BREAKING NEWS, THIS NOON WITHIN THE LAST HOUR, GOVERNOR ROY COOPER VETOED A BILL THAT WOULD CHANGE THE RULES FOR WEARING MASKS IN PUBLIC THAT BILL ALSO CONTAINS MORE STRICT PENALTIES FOR PROTESTERS AND IT WOULD CHANGE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS AHEAD OF THIS YEAR'S ELECTIONS. COOPER'S MAIN OPPOSITION IS TO THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE CHANGE. COOPER SAYS IT WILL CREATE A GAPING LOOPHOLE AROUND EXISTING LAWS THAT LIMIT HOW MUCH MONEY POLITICIANS CAN TAKE AND FROM HOME. REPUBLICAN STATE LAWMAKERS HAVE SAID THE MOVE WILL HELP EVEN THE PLAYING FIELD THIS FALL FOR THEIR NOMINEE. MARK ROBINSON, HE</p>

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Gov. Cooper vetoes bill that would change mask-wearing rules in public

Heat wave brings 'feels-like' temps of over 100 degrees this weekend; WRAL Weather Alert Days issued for Sunday, Monday

Heat index forecast for Sunday, June 23

Shooting at grocery store in Arkansas kills 3 and wounds 10 others, police say

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Willie Nelson to miss Outlaw Music Festival in Raleigh due to illness   

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North Carolina lawmakers appeal judge's decision blocking abortion-pill restrictions

Federal judge ponders blocking parts of new abortion law

52-year-old man shot by Wake deputy at Raleigh apartment identified 

Raleigh apartments evacuated after person refuses to comply with eviction notice

How to observe a 'moon illusion' when the strawberry full moon peaks tonight

How to observe a âmoon illusionâ when the strawberry full moon peaks tonight

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WAD: Heat threat Sunday, Monday

There's an increasing chance, now at 50%, that the low pressure system off the Southeast coast will become a tropical depression. 

Hurricane season 2024: High rip current risk for NC coast, 20 water rescues today

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An app called Too Good to Go lets businesses sell surplus food at a deep discount. The app recently launched in the Triangle and aims to cut down on food waste.

Too Good to Go: New app launches in the Triangle that aims to save money, reduce food waste

Little Barb's Bakery in Durham

The FBI is investigating the financial dealings of Vance County's former finance director. County manager Renee Perry confirmed the investigation to WRAL.

FBI investigating following termination of finance director 

Five family members were tortured with hot metal during a home invasion last weekend - a crime that Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats calls the most heinous he's ever investigated.

Harnett County neighborhood terrified after family of 5, including children, tortured during home invasion

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit Raleigh on Friday, June 28, the day after the June 27 presidential debate with Donald Trump.


President Joe Biden and first lady visiting Raleigh for campaign event

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Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Friday, June 21, 2024 -- A new poll of female voters finds that concerns about inflation are still paramount, even as abortion could motivate Democratic women in states where the issue is on the ballot.

COLUMN: Biden's lead with women smaller than Trump's with men, a warning for Democrats

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A statement from NASA Public Affairs on Thursday, June 20, confirmed the mysterious piece of debris found in western North Carolina was part of a SpaceX spacecraft.


Confirmed: Strange debris found in western NC part of SpaceX spacecraft

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This weekend is expected to bring a heat index as high as 109 degrees on Sunday. 

Cooling tents, plenty of water: How to beat the heat during the hot summer event season

Cooling off with a bottle of water on a hot day

Six people, including a 2-year-old girl, were shot overnight in two separate shootings in Durham, just hours apart.

Six people, including 2-year-old, shot in Durham in two overnight shootings

Six people shot in 8 hours in separate Durham shootings

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Country singer Willie Nelson will not be performing at the Outlaw Music Festival this Sunday at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

Despite its name, June's full moon will not look like a strawberry. But the bright orb could still turn heads Friday night with an appearance that is bigger and more colorful than the average moon.

It could feel as hot as 105 degrees this weekend in Raleigh. Here are some places to cool off.



Stay cool: Wake County cooling stations offer relief from summer heat 

Summer heat

It's a great weekend for live music, plus Out! Raleigh is happening! 

Weekend best bets: Tim McGraw and Willie Nelson

Tim McGraw at Walnut Creek

Videri Chocolate Factory, based on Raleigh, was named sixth Best Independent Chocolate Shop in the country.

Videri named among top 10 best chocolate shop in the country

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One local dietitian says regular water is the best choice to stay hydrated. She says to aim for drinking half of your body weight - in ounces of water every day. 

Electrolyte supplements are an added bonus, not water replacement  

5 On Your Side's restaurant ratings: New China Express, Sinbad's Pizza and Checkers

Restaurant Ratings: June 21, 2024

Raleigh mayor talks to WRAL after US Conference of Mayors

FAA investigates second Southwest jet low altitude alert 

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On cam: Homeowner fights off burglar with frying pan

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FBI investigates former Vance County finance director 

1 charged in fatal Goldsboro shooting after argument

Duke Energy shares ways to stay cool while keeping your energy bill low

New class of cadets help fill staffing shortages for Wake County Sheriff's Office

Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say

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Trump lawyers in classified files case challenge prosecutor's appointment at start of 3-day hearing

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines low flight over Oklahoma City suburbs

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days

Rain helps 1,000 firefighters slow big New Mexico blazes as Biden approves disaster relief

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Duck Donuts opens new Raleigh location

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Sabrina Carpenter to play PNC Arena in Raleigh

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Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

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Indie band Goose rocks Red Hat Amphitheater

Indie band Goose rocks Red Hat

Out & About

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

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Fact check: In NC, Burgum claims Biden shut down natural gas export capacity

Fact check: Democrat says Biden's tariffs on China will 'hit every family'

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to 'quadruple your taxes'

Fact check: Does Trump want to repeal the ACA, as Biden says?

The Wrap: Medical marijuana redux, budget battle, vaping and a veto 

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NC lawmakers want new Constitutional amendments on 2024 ballot

NC Senate approves medical marijuana bill, House vote uncertain

NC House Speaker says House and Senate won't agree to budget by July 1

Beth Wood defends Dale Folwell for same accusations she faced as auditor

UNC's first financial well-being director helps prepare students for financial futures

Education

Alumni respond to idea to merge Saint Augustine's, Shaw, after meeting between schools and local business leaders

Saint Augustine's, Shaw alumni react to SAU board chair's letter

Durham Public Schools redistricting plan praised as step toward equity

Durham Public Schools celebrated for equity after redistricting

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

Gigantic parks in the Triangle: Tour 3 playgrounds in Cary, Apex and Wake Forest 

Olympic track and field trials: Local athletes, event schedule, how to watch

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WATCH: Hurricanes' GM says he's 'not worried about offer sheets' to Jarvis, Necas, Drury

Campbell's Haire accepts head baseball coach position at Ohio State

NC State's Katharine Berkoff headed to Paris Olympics

Carolina Panthers share training camp schedule ahead of 30th season

Marvin Ridge, Croatan, Seaforth, and Mount Airy win NCHSAA Wells Fargo Cup titles for 2023-24 year

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Hubert Davis joins Mack Brown in offering Reidsville multi-sport 5-star Kendre Harrison

UNC football is the first major program to offer Reidsville athlete Dionte Neal

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This week marks the first dangerous heat wave of the year and it's hitting earlier than usual, according to Kathie Dello a climatologist with the North Carolina State Climate Office.

Climate change driving more frequent and intense heat waves

A heat wave will bake the Triangle this week, with above normal temperatures projected throughout the month. Climate change is driving longer and more intense heatwaves across the country.

Scientists say heat waves are coming earlier, getting more intense due to climate change

Summer warming across the U.S.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget.

North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget

The North Carolina State Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh. Photo taken August 17, 2018. 

WRAL Investigates a massive backlog at the state morgue, the problems causing the delays and why a mother is still waiting for her son's body almost a year later.

Case backlog: Year-long delays at state morgue leaves families hunting for answers

The Senate's plan calls for a 5.5% increase in spending over 2023-24. The House calls for a 6.5% increase. Senate leaders have rejected the House's version, saying it spends too much.

Budget fight over how to spend NC's $1 billion surplus will stretch past start of fiscal year

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A YouTuber filmed the June 9 arrest of Harlan Frye, who had served as the human resources director for the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Fyre was arrested on a felony charge of "arranging a meeting with a child for lewd purposes."

YouTuber explains how he filmed arrest of NC employee facing felony charge

A YouTuber filmed the June 9 arrest of Harlan Frye

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FAFSA form change has some families surprised over dip in financial aid

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Proposed House budget includes millions for Poe Hall renovation

5 On Your Side's grocery experiment shows (slight) relief at the register

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NC mom who lost 2 sons to overdose waits for answers while medical examiner battles lack of resources

Saint Augustine's University employees are owed paychecks dating back to March

Person County providing more funds to staff working overtime to care for foster kids

NC foster care crisis: Person County offers incentives to staff watching kids in DSS office

Investigations

âTech Jediâ John Chambers discusses accelerating AI startup growth

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban

AI have you worried? Check out Lenovo's how to guide to build 'artificial consciousness'

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Trump is proposing to make tips tax-free. What would that mean for workers?

Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims' relatives

Owner of Morgan Imports in Durham dies at 88

Novo Nordisk eyes 1,000-job expansion in Johnston County as sales of weight-loss drugs surge

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Air conditioning companies preparing for increase in service calls during heat wave

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Andrea Osborne: Strawberry milk

Raleigh Christmas Parade to allow motorized vehicles again, family of girl killed in 2022 say they support the changes

Cuteness overload at local alpaca farm

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

Top Amazon Deals: Mesh Shower Caddy Bag for dorms, pool, camp only $6.99, Closet Organizer Bags 6 PK only $15.16 w/coupon, Hanes Men's Jersey Shorts  only $8 (60% off)

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Crocs Sale: 2 for $50 clogs, sandals & more through June 22

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