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VATICAN CITY (AP) â Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vaticanâs powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

White smoke signals new pope is chosen

White smoke: New pope to address crowd soon

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Fiery crash: Produce spills from tractor-trailer, blocking I-95 in Cumberland County

Fiery crash: Produce spills, blocking I-95 in Cumberland County

On cam: Employee mocks RDU passenger at Frontier Airlines check-in counter

Level 2 risk: Strong to severe storms could deliver hail, damaging winds Thursday

Level 2 severe risk for Triangle on Thursday, May 8, 2025

Chase, crash in Durham County under investigation

Black pickup crash May 8, 2025

2025 Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

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Child killed in accidental shooting near t-ball game, witnesses and Mebane police say

Shooting scene in Mebane on Wednesday night

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Neighbors told WRAL News they heard five gunshots and said the man's body was found at the end of the driveway, steps away from his home.

Neighbors say father of two shot, killed in Durham neighborhood

Man killed in shooting in Durham neighborhood

U.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

The Latest: UK says trade deal slashes tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum

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NEW YORK (AP) â U.S. stocks are rallying Thursday after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries, the first of what Wall Street hopes will be enough agreements to keep a recession from hitting the economy.

Wall Street rallies on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

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The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal against the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.



Canes look to be volume shooters again in Game 2 against Caps

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Jillian Scott, a customer call representative for State Employees Credit Union, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and misuse of Social Security numbers after stealing nearly $80,000 from more than 20 customers between 2018 and 2021.

Woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $80K from State Employees Credit Union customer accounts

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A state autopsy determined that 21-year-old Javion Magee, who was found dead with a rope around his neck last year, died by suicide.

21-year-old man found hanging from Vance County tree died by suicide, autopsy reveals

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State education officials and its hacked data management contractor -- PowerSchool -- say they have notified law enforcement about potential threats. The hack exposed the records of millions of students and teachers around the world and in NC.


'Threat actor' claims to have NC student data months after PowerSchool assured officials it was safe

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Ivermectin would be available on-demand, health insurers would cover more cancer screenings, and telemarketers would have fewer tricks up their sleeve under bills advanced Wednesday in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Cancer screenings, Alzheimer's, robocalls and more: NC lawmakers advance torrent of bills ahead of deadline

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A small plane crashed in Lee County at Raleigh Executive Jetport on Wednesday afternoon. Two people on board were airlifted to the hospital.

Pilot, mechanic airlifted after plane crash in Lee County

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Aaron Bradley, 30, is charged with second-degree exploitation of a minor.

Youth minister working at Raleigh church arrested, charged with exploitation of a minor

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Stay protected this summer with Consumer Reports' latest sunscreen ratings, revealing top choices to shield your skin from harmful rays.


5 On Your Side: The most effective sunscreen to use this summer

Spray Sunscreen Is Convenient. But Does It Work?

Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- A change in popes -- through death or resignation -- is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican's head of state.

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

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Linkin Park brought its From Zero world tour to the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on May 6, 2025.

Photos: Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

A tornado was confirmed, but no damage was found to estimate its wind speed.

Jamesville, North Carolina, tornado given rare 'EF-U' rating

Tornado in Martin County, NC

Depending on storm track and your location, hurricanes bring a wide variety of threats to North Carolina. In recent years, flooding has been a big threat.

Ask the Meteorologist: What's the most concerning part of hurricanes in North Carolina?

Ask the Meteorologist: What is our biggest threat during hurricane season?

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Gov. Josh Stein's student safety task force will meet Thursday to discuss cell phone policies in public schools.


NC task force to discuss cellphones in public schools

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14 nurses are pregnant in hospital's labor and delivery unit

US surpasses 1,000 reported measles cases in 2025

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Alligator kills woman canoeing with husband in Florida

NC Dept. of Public Instruction: PowerSchool data still compromised

Wake County authorities warning of scammers posing as police officers

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"Operation Roadrunner" narcotics bust nets 42 arrests in North Carolina

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When should NC students be allowed to have phones in schools? Discussions underway

Death investigation underway in downtown Raleigh near parking deck

Car hit by gunshot during argument near Raleigh apartment complex, police say

Scam alert: Wake Co. Sheriff's Office warns of phone impersonation

More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's new transit and homelessness grant conditions

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Burn patients face excruciating recovery as medicines dwindle under Israeli blockade of Gaza

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

Looking to beat the heat at a local splash pad? We have your guide to the best ones (many free!) to check out with your family and when they open for the season.


Where to find spraygrounds, splashpads in Raleigh, Durham

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Butterfly Room to reopen at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Memorial Day weekend

NC Museum of Natural Sciences reopens Butterfly Room 

Kids bike rodeo planned in Raleigh on Wednesday

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140+ events to check out in NC this May

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Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

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Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

Why NC lawmakers aren't moving forward with ticket sales bill

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NC lawmakers seek to legalize sale of raw milk for human consumption

Six months later: Allison Riggs declared winner of NC Supreme Court seat after Jefferson Griffin concedes

Republicans take control of NC Elections Board, fire Democratic director

Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race to incumbent Allison Riggs

Protecting your data after PowerSchool breach

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Wake County school leaders deciding where to spend and cut

Bill to replace Math 3 with computer science passes NC committee

'Hard to hire staff': Wake teachers fight budget cuts ahead of Tuesday's vote

NC bill would make assaulting a teacher a felony

Man who fought for transparency in Poe Hall case remembered as courageous

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5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

'It scares me': Orange County leaders say college field parties are resulting in injuries

Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life

ACC cuts 20-game men's basketball slate to make room for nonconference games in bid to boost sport

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UNC, NC State not guaranteed to play twice each season with new ACC men's basketball schedule

Shane's take: Canes stay true to themselves in overwhelming Caps

Gwinnett snaps Bulls win streak with 6-5 win 

The year of the NBA playoff comeback continues. A look at how these 20-point rallies keep happening

Rosters released for East-West All-Star Girls Basketball Game

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No. 4 Holly Springs wins big at Apex to put finishing touches on SWAC title

No. 24 Apex Friendship gets Green Level back with shutout win

No. 19 Franklin Academy completes unbeaten regular season with rout of Clinton

Meet this year's state qualifiers in NCHSAA individual boys tennis singles and doubles championships

Residents protested a draft PFAS rule at a state meeting Tuesday, saying it doesn't protect communities or drinking water. Commissioners delayed a vote, citing questions about the rule's cost analysis.

'A wish list for polluters': Critics slam NC's PFAS plan

State data shows PFAS in groundwater around NC landfills, with some levels 4,000 times above EPA limits, raising concerns about private well contamination.

Toxic PFAS detected in groundwater around NC landfills

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As the enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins, travelers without a REAL ID will face additional steps when boarding flights in the U.S.

TSA says travelers without REAL ID can fly but should expect delays

Darren Masier died last week from leukemia. He was one of more than 200 people who told their story to WRAL 5 On Your Side as part of its comprehensive coverage of Poe Hall over the last two years. 

Poe Hall advocate to be laid to rest on Wednesday

North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to officially call for a national convention to make changes to the U.S. Constitution. Supporters want to change rules around term limits for federal officials as well as members of Congress.

NC lawmakers weigh call for constitutional convention

Fewer than half of North Carolinians live in homeowners associations, but the number who do is rapidly growing. Especially in the state's fastest-growing urban and suburban areas, nearly all new homes being built are being built as HOAs.

HOA oversight bills pass NC House, Senate committees

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Insurance expert: Check this before buying a car that was flooded

5 On Your Side warning: 'Free' roof inspection scam targeting homeowners

5 On Your Side: 'Free' roof inspection scam targeting homeowners

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Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

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Loneliness: The unseen crisis undermining the modern workplace

Grace Ueng: How this Triangle couple is changing the world, together and apart

Intelligent AI agents, Copilot among SAS Viya's latest updates

When machines talk back: The rise of agentic AI in a world of physical devices

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Reclaiming Pepsi: North Carolina should own this opportunity for tourism, heritage, pride

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon

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NC House passes bills targeting teen access to social media and doctors, expanding auditor's investigative powers

Your baby's PURPLE crying is difficult but normal

Alzheimer's care: Don't Wait

Alzheimer's care: If I had written Taylor Swift's 'Best Day' song

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