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(CNN) -- Hamas on Saturday published a video of two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran.

Chapel Hill native held hostage appears in Hamas video for first time

NEWS COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> GOOD EVENING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M JULIAN GRACE. WELL, IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 200 DAYS SINCE HAMAS'S OCTOBER AT 7TH ATTACK. THE MILITANTS TOOK ROUGHLY 250 HOSTAGES INTO GAZA. ONE OF THEM IS KEITH SINGLE FROM CHAPEL HILL. HE APPEARED IN A VIDEO RELEASED BY HAMAS TODAY PLEADING FOR HOSTAGE RELEASE DEAL. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES IS LIVE IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH NOW. CARLY, THIS VIDEO IS CREATING SOME URGENCY FOR HOSTAGES TO BE RELEASED. >> DOING THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO WE'VE SEEN OF SEAGULL SINCE HE WAS FIRST TAKEN BY HAMAS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AGO. HE PLEADS FOR ISRAEL'S PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU TO NEGOTIATE A HOSTAGE DEAL WITH HAMAS. SEAGULLS EYES WERE SUNKEN. HE APPEARS THEN HE'S WELLS UP WITH TEARS BEFORE COLLAPSING INTO HIS HANDS. THE VIDEO IS UNDATED AND THE LOCATION HASN'T BEEN DISCLOSED. BUT SOMETHING SAID BY ANOTHER HOSTAGE IN THE SAME VIDEO SUGGESTS THAT THIS WAS RECORDED ON THURSDAY. HAMAS TOOK SIEGEL AND HIS WIFE OF EVIL ON OCTOBER 7TH, THE DAY OF THE FIRST ATTACKS. THE VOTE WAS RELEASED IN NOVEMBER AS PART OF THE LAST HOSTAGE DEAL TOGETHER. THE 2 HAVE 5 GRANDCHILDREN. REPUBLICAN SENATOR TED BUDD RELEASED A STATEMENT AFTER HAMAS RELEASED THE VIDEO OF KEITH SIEGEL. HE SAID, QUOTE, WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEE THAT KEY SIEGEL IS ALIVE AND WE ONCE AGAIN DEMAND THAT HAMAS RELEASED KEITH AND ALL OF THE HOSTAGES IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY THE RELEASE OF THIS VIDEO FOR PURPOSES OF PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TORTURE IS FURTHER EXAMPLE OF THE TRUE EVIL NATURE OF HAMAS. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO BRINGING KEYS AND ALL HOSTAGES HOME, UNQUOTE. THE HOSTAGES AND MISSING FAMILIES FORUM SAYS SEAGULLS FAMILY HAS CONFIRMED THE PUBLICATION OF THIS VIDEO TO IN THE VIDEO CIRCULATING ALL ACROSS THE WORLD. >> WRAL'S CURRENTLY HAS

New video released by Hamas of Chapel Hill native and hostage Keith Seigel 

Hamas releases new hostage video of American-Israeli Keith Siegel

Balloons rise in Raleigh as community remembers 13-year-old Mykia Daniel

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Skydiving student taken to hospital after malfunctioning parachute forces emergency landing

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North Carolina witnesses SpaceX spectacle: Launch ignites night sky

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Police investigating another death in Goldsboro after 26-year-old man found with gunshot wounds

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Die-hard Dino fans celebrate grand opening of Raleigh's 'Dueling Dinosaurs' exhibit

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NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Panthers make three trades, Payton Wilson to the Steelers

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Durham Officer Brianne Jones was responding to a high-priority call during the time of the incident that left her with multiple serious injuries. To help, a GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Jones with rent, food, and medical expenses.

Durham officer injured in crash responding to call, community rallies with support 

Officer Brianne Jones 

NEW YORK (AP) â Mathew Barzal capped a solid all-around effort by the New York Islanders with their season on the line to get a big win.

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) â Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions, then slamming an Iowa town.

Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa

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Raleigh police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on Louisburg Road.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver on Louisburg Road

Pedestrian hit by car in Raleigh, dies at the scene

Enjoy the mild temps while you can because a warm-up is on the way, bringing temperatures as high as 90 degrees in the upcoming week.


Soak up the sun! Sunny skies and mild temps before heatwave hits

Weather for Sunday 

A 22-year-old student at North Carolina Central University was found shot to death in his car in Durham on Thursday.


NCCU student dead after being shot, crashing his car in Durham

After closing its doors last year, one of Raleigh's oldest downtown bars and cafes is finally reopening in its new location.

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

NEW YORK (AP) â Harvey Weinsteinâs lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

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Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota on Friday defended a story included in her forthcoming biography in which she describes killing a family dog on their farm, to her daughter's distress -- a grisly anecdote that instantly drew criticism from a number of political opponents.

Social media buzzing as Republican Governor Kristi Noem defends killing 14-month-old family dog

âWhereâs Cricket?â Donât Ask. Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her Dog.

Multiple people were shot in Red Springs on Friday near the intersection of Pearsall Road and Children's Road.

Shooting in Red Springs leaves multiple injured, including 6-month-old 

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The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Here is the list of hurricane names for the 2024 hurricane season.

List of 2024 hurricane names

List of hurricane names 2023

There is so much to do and see in April, like Dreamville, Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival, the Harlem Globetrotters, Brewgaloo and much more.

60+ things to do in April

Dreamville Festival 2022

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival and Spring Daze in Cary are just a few of the festivals happening this weekend.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Sierra Ferrell and Steep Canyon Rangers are among the headliners for this fall's IBMA Bluegrass Live! event, organizers announced Wednesday. 

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

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Biscuit Belly, a fast-casual breakfast concept revolving around large biscuit sandwiches, will open on Tuesday, April 30.



Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

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Several North Carolina residents was able to get a front-row seat (well, kind of!) to Saturday night's SpaceX Falcon 9.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket visible in the sky earlier tonight

Family mourns loss of 13-year-old shot and killed in Raleigh 

Goldsboro man dies after shooting 

Skydiver recovering in hospital after parachute did not fully open 

Devastating tornadoes rip across Nebraska

Tornadoes rip across Nebraska 

On the Record: Key takeaways from former president Trump's hush money trial

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Pedestrian dies after being hit near Raeford Road and Strickland Bridge Road in Fayetteville

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Don't leave our family guessing, April's healthcare decisions month pushes for advance care planning

Salisbury Amber Alert canceled for 2 missing children

Christina Koch holds home state dear; hopes to inspire future explorers

With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years

Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity

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Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms

Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones

US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023

Long flu season winds down in US

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

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Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

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Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

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Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

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Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 25

Win or lose, tax bill will come for new sports bettors in NC

Bettors could be taxed even if they lose under NC laws

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs in Pitt County 

Brain Game playoffs: Chapel Hill High School vs Broughton High School

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Taylor Swift-inspired English class coming to East Carolina University

Students reunite with parents after gun threat at Enloe High School

Enloe dismisses early, no gun found on campus

'No threat': No gun found at Enloe High School, students reunite with parents

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

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Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Panthers prioritize offense in well-balanced NFL Draft class

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NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC and Duke

Courage stay undefeated at home with 1-0 win over Seattle Reign FC

Southern Durham speedster Jaylen Wright drafted by the Dolphins

Ardrey Kell's Cedric Gray picked by the Titans in the fourth round

Ashley wins first New Hanover County girls flag football championship

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Jacob Monk is the first Corinth Holders alum to be drafted into the NFL

Eagles draft Weddington 2-time state champion rusher Will Shipley

Former West Charlotte multi-sport athlete Tez Walker drafted by the Ravens

No. 4 Hough girls soccer wins 2024 "Battle of Huskies" with No. 22 Heritage

Social workers, providers and people who have lived with substance use disorder all gathered to discuss the grasp the opioid crisis has on Robeson County and methods for addressing it.

Robeson County group mulls over how to spend $15M toward opioid crisis

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether the social media TikTok will be better off being owned by an American company. A new measure gives the Beijing-based parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn't, TikTok will be banned.

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

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WRAL Investigates learned that distracted driving is the cause of more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.



Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

A petition filed in civil court Wednesday alleges NC State may have destroyed or removed evidence inside Poe Hall. The university prevented attorneys and their independent investigators from entering the building and taking samples, according to the petition.

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

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Weight-loss medication Wegovy has quickly become a popular aid to weight management for many patients.



NC teens using Wegovy: Impact of weight loss medications on teens

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WRAL Investigates learned distracted is driving behind more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine and Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine

5 On Your Side: Check your credit report for errors 

Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam 

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RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

On the Record   Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

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Grace Ueng: Internal + external self-awareness = rare

Donald Thompson: Asking questions, actively listening are essential leadership skills

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Guest column:  Fighting Parkinsonâs with AI, fueled by love

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Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline

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'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

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Free summer concert series coming to downtown Raleigh

NCCU Strength Coach T.C. Carroll focuses on building men on and off the field

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you?

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