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A preview of the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will air on NBC at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, July 26. Live coverage of the Opening Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. ET, and with an enhanced encore in primetime at 7:30 p.m.

2024 Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony today. Here's how to watch and stream, day and night

SIMPLY JUST HAPPENED TO SOON AS WE GET ANY MORE INFORMATION? WE'LL BRING IT TO FROM THE LIVE CENTER. >> WELL, THE VERY MOMENT SPORTS FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE WAITED FOR IS HERE. OUR COUNTDOWN CLOCK IS COUNTING UP NOW. NBC'S LIVE COVERAGE HAS STARTED. THE OPENING CEREMONY OFFICIALLY STARTS FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS IN ABOUT 87 MINUTES FROM NOW. JUST A SHORT TIME AGO, THE OLYMPIC TORCH MADE THE LAST LEG OF THE RELAY IN PARIS. GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING HIP-HOP STAR SNOOP DOGG, DANCED AND WAVED IS WHEN WE HAD WAIVED HIS WAY THROUGH THE CHEERING CROWD. THERE. YELLEN IS NAME THE RELAY ALSO INCLUDED FORMER UN SECRETARY GENERAL BAN KI MOON AND DECORATED OLYMPIC SKIER LINDSEY VONN. FOLKS AROUND HERE, THOUGH, LOCALLY CAN WATCH ONE OF THE KITE ONE COME ONE OF A KIND OPENING CEREMONY IN STYLE AT THE IMAX. AND THAT IS WHERE WE FIND WRAL'S BRETT KNESE BRETT NEC SLEPT THERE. >> OH, YEAH. THERE'S A FEW SEATS LEFT HERE, JEFF. AND I MEAN, I GOT THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE RIGHT NOW FOR THE MARBLES IMAX MUSEUM. THIS IS A SCREEN THAT IS LARGER THAN 800 MONA LISA'S PUT TOGETHER. YOU CAN SEE THE OPENING CEREMONY COVERAGE ALREADY STARTED THEIR TOWER IN THE BACKGROUND OF THE SHOT THAT THEY HAVE. THEREFORE, THIS THEY'RE GETTING READY FOR THE RED CARPET. AND THEN, OF COURSE, THE OPENING CEREMONY ITSELF WITH THE ATHLETES COMING IN ON THE REVERSE AND ON BOATS. IT'S GOING TO BE AN WATCHING WATCH PARTY HERE IN ATMORE BULLS MUSEUM. THERE ARE STILL ABOUT 100 OR SO TICKETS LEFT TALK TO THE CEO OF THE MARBLES MUSEUM ABOUT HOW THIS EXPERIENCE TO WATCH AN OPENING CEREMONY ON A SCREEN LIKE THIS IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. I DO. I GET TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT CULTURES AND THE FOODS AND EVERYONE'S BACK STORY. WELL, THESE ATHLETES COME FROM. >> THE KIND OF GET THIS THING DONE. KEEP SOME SECRETS FROM THE FAMILIES OF SPOILING SURPRISED IF AND THIS IS JUST GOING TO BE SUCH A CELEBRATION. OF COURSE, IT HAS SO MANY PEOPLE DOORS OPEN AT 1 O'CLOCK. THERE ARE STILL ABOUT 100 OR SO TICKETS AVAILABLE. IF YOU WANT TO COME OUT HERE AND WATCH THIS OPENING CEREMONY WITH US. WE'LL HAVE, OF COURSE, COMPLETE

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Raleigh woman charged with kicking cat down hallway & attacking woman with metal broom handle, warrant says

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Part of Falls of Neuse Road closed due to downed power lines, Raleigh police say

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Pfizer laying off at least 210 in Nash, Lee counties

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Stolen van from Durham Rescue Mission crashes into Raleigh gas station, no bomb threat found

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The Southern Pines Fire Department is looking ahead at how to deal with EV fires. Two new fire blankets, at $1,600 each, could be the answer.

Southern Pines firefighters hope fire blankets can extinguish difficult EV fires

Southern Pines fire crews use fire blankets

Wednesday at 12:39 a.m., the Vance County Sheriff's Office and Henderson Police Department responded to Maria Parham Hospital after three gunshot victims showed up at the hospital.

Man killed, 16-year-old and 19-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Vance County neighborhood

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New allegations from state public health officials come a day after the agency published a report accusing Balanced Nutrition of record-keeping, hiring and monitoring violations.

Wife of NC lieutenant governor ordered to pay almost $25,000 as part of state probe

NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

According to the teen's friend, 19-year-old Youssef Bounagui saved a drowning boy at the 12 Oaks Country Club pool, where Bounagui is a lifeguard.



Holly Springs lifeguard recovering after suffering head and spinal injuries while saving boy from drowning

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Durham County Deputy Patrick Clark beat cancer just two years ago. That experience helped give him the fortitude to enter flood waters and rescue a stranded driver.

Flood waters, dramatic rescue no match for resilient Durham deputy who beat cancer

Durham deputy rescues man trapped in floodwaters

According to a post on July 18 from Facebook user Tucker Dominique, a social media account that appeared to belong to Officer D.C. Twiddy posted an Instagram story from June 19 claiming Juneteeth is a made-up holiday.

Raleigh officer on leave after alleged social media post claiming Juneteenth is a 'made-up holiday'

Officer on leave after alleged social media post about Juneteenth holiday

A mental health facility that's the focus of an ongoing WRAL Investigation tried to trick state inspectors, according to former workers who reached out to WRAL.

Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors

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PARIS (AP) â French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated "malicious actsâ upended high-speed train lines.

What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

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Davis's endorsement illustrates that while he supports Harris's candidacy, he is also willing to break ranks to criticize the Biden-Harris administration's performance on immigration. Davis also backed Gov. Roy Cooper for vice president.

U.S. Rep. Don Davis endorses Harris after criticizing her over southern border

Davis speaks with Pitt County voters

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About 100 babies have died while using the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper. 



Rock 'n Play Sleeper lawsuit: Fisher-Price settlement nears approval

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How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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

Foodie News: Raleigh Union Station is getting a NY-style deli

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Vicki Lynn Sutter, 42, of Raleigh, has been charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. 

Duke hospital employee arrested, charged with sexually exploiting a minor

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GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Now open: Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town

Main exhibit floor inside the Raleigh Convention Center

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Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot at the airport in Tampa, Florida.

Southwest scare: Passenger describes flying low over water

15-year-old saves woman from car that went into lake

Fast-growing wildfires harm air in much of US

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Attack targets France's high-speed train lines on Paris Olympics opening day

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11-year-old arrested for swatting in Florida

Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy from Durham

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Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread

Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu

Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza's ranks of thousands of orphans

A North Carolina beach date is a fantastic option no matter how long you have been with someone. The clear waters and temperate weather make several beach spots a great place to spend time with someone you care for.

Plan the perfect romantic beach picnic in NC

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PHOTOS: Switchfoot plays Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater

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Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

GalaxyCon & 'Animate!' staying in Raleigh through 2031

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After 48 years in business, Mama Dip's Kitchen in Chapel Hill is closing

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With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

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Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70

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Wake County superintendent discusses student abuse incident handling, timelines for parents

Saint Augustine's reinstated as accredited institution, work remains on path to compliance

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Welter: Even in EA Sports College Football 25, UNC vs. NC State is a classic 

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'We don't want to be good': For NC State, eyeing 12-team playoff, good no longer enough

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In all, WRAL 5 On Your Side helped a family recover $1,169. It came after the family's Delta flight got canceled.

5 On Your Side gets family more than $1,000 refund for canceled Delta flight

Of the 22 major-party presidential tickets in elections since 1980, only five lost the vice-presidential candidate's home state.

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The Democratic-majority NC State Board of Elections said its decision to deny Cornel West's Justice For All Party was based on legal concerns. Republicans say it's really just about politics, and GOP lawmakers sought sworn testimony on what happened.

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Kamala Harris' campaign team has requested vetting materials for several politicians across the country, NBC News reports. It includes North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

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Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer, including inspecting plumbing, roofing, and air conditioning systems.

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