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All lanes of Interstate 95 Northbound are closed Wednesday afternoon in Wilson County.



Five people killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Wilson County; all northbound lanes closed

Crash on I-95 near Kenly

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Localized flooding, severe storms expected Wednesday and Thursday

Flooding risk for Thursday, July 25, 2024.

FedEx driver charged with stealing dog that died in hot delivery truck in Harnett County

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On cam: Car stolen from Raleigh home crashes into vape store 

Body found in search for missing swimmer at Neuse River in Raleigh

Missing swimmers search suspended, 4th in two months  

Trump rally in Charlotte: Some supporters hospitalized due to heat exhaustion

Donald Trump rally in Charlotte: July 24, 2024

Thousands fill Washington's streets to protest Israel's war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit

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Sky 5: I-95 closed in Wilson County

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 -- When it comes to actual election integrity, talk is cheap when listening to the leaders of North Carolina's legislature.

Editorial: Hearing shows 'election integrity' is mere slogan to NC legislative leaders 

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

Does a vice presidential candidate's home state matter in an election?

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper

A Durham police car and a Kia Soul were involved in a crash Wednesday on North Roxboro Street at East Club Boulevard.



Durham police car damaged in crash, no injuries reported 

Durham police car involved in crash

WASHINGTON (AP) â The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of âHow far away was Oswald from Kennedy?â FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday, revealing new details about a suspect he said had taken a keen interest in public figures but had otherwise not left behind clear clues of an ideological motive.

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

Mourners Gather for Funeral of Man Slain at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania

Saharan dust can limit tropical development, but it can also reduce air quality if it's thick enough

Sahara dust may come in small doses during Thursday's heavy rain

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A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families and using it to fund an extravagant lifestyle that included multiple mansions, a fleet of luxury cars and designer accessories was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison.

US Army worker who stole nearly $109 million to buy mansions and luxury cars is sentenced

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Even though President Joe Biden won't be on the ballot i n November, voters still will be weighing his legacy.

Biden will make a case for his legacy â and for Harris to continue it â in his Oval Office address

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â Three registered voters in North Carolina are suing the State Board of Elections, alleging it violated their constitutional rights by rejecting a petition drive seeking recognition for a political party that would put Cornel West on the presidential ballot.

Voters who want Cornel West on presidential ballot sue North Carolina election board

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Monday was the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service.

Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

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DETROIT (AP) -- BMW is recalling more than 291,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the interior cargo rails can detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

BMW recalls over 291,000 SUVs because interior cargo rails can detach in crash, raising injury risk

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If your flight is canceled, you have rights. 5 On Your Side breaks down how newly-established passenger protections affect travelers. 



5 On Your Side: Delayed or canceled flight? Know your rights as a passenger 

Flight delays, flights, airline, RDU, travel, air travel

Paris, site of the 2024 Summer Olympics, is six hours ahead of the East Coast (EDT). Much of each day's competition at the Paris Games will take place in the afternoon and evening.

Plan your viewing: Paris Olympics on NBC, Peacock, TV and digital

How to watch diving at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule

Circumhorizontal arcs will form some times in the summer due to refraction off ice crystals in high-level clouds.

What was that upside-down rainbow in the sky?ð

Photo of a circumhorizontal arc taken by Tereza Gallinaeu in Wendell Falls

The Lowes Foods will close by the end of August at 8201 Rowlock Way at Cornerstone Commons in Raleigh.

Lowes Foods in north Raleigh to close by end of August

Lowes Foods Logo (photo courtesy Lowes Foods)

North Carolina's Medicaid program will expand coverage to include obesity management medications starting Aug. 1, which have been out of reach for many without insurance due to their high cost.

Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications, state health plan members still without aid

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Two people were thrown into the ocean after a whale landed on their fishing boat off the New Hampshire coast on Tuesday morning, and the entire incident was caught on video.


On cam: Whale lands on boat, throws people overboard

Harris campaign speaks at news conference in Charlotte ahead of Trump rally

Dad says 3 children stranded at different airports after global IT outage

Harnett County investigators charge FedEx driver with stealing dog, animal cruelty

Could we see the first second gentleman? A closer look at Doug Emhoff

Chihuahua returned to owner 9 years later

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Wake Forest senior center reopening after staff and volunteers exposed to COVID-19

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Raleigh man arrested, charged with shooting person in the foot Tuesday in Wake Forest

Swimming advisory issued after unsafe bacteria levels found in water near Carolina Beach

Get a free fan from the Salvation Army of Wake County Wednesday

'You can't do it on your own': NC State meteorology grad brings plush business to GalaxyCon

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NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris

Terminal at New York's JFK Airport briefly evacuated because of escalator fire

Russian man is among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics

This weekend, there are a lot of options for fun, including a pop culture fan convention and some monster trucks.



Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Monster Jam

Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

321 Coffee to close its downtown Durham location

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Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon to bring 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town

Main exhibit floor inside the Raleigh Convention Center

Foodie News: Postino wine cafÃ© in Raleigh opening in Village District 

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5 things to do in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach that don't involve the beach

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5 beach towns in North Carolina to suit any fancy

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

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Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

Donald Trump to hold campaign rally in Charlotte Wednesday

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NC's top Democratic, Republican party leaders disagree on the impact of swapping Biden for Harris

Harris' team considers VP candidates: Cooper among them

NC lawmakers accuse Board of Elections of playing politics

Historian explains process of picking a VP, Gov. Cooper vetting material requested

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

Education

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

Now is the time to get back-to-school vaccines

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

What NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson's retirement means for the future of Poe Hall

Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months

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Parents demand accountability after years of violations at teen behavioral health hospital in Raleigh

A year later, Durham is still sifting through cases of illegal dirt bike activity. Here's why

Clean energy batteries tied to toxic chemical pollution

Cellphone usage in schools is a concern for parents, teachers: Are cellphone bans the right move?

Duke's Manny Diaz wears cleats to practice. Why he's been doing it for nearly 20 years.

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Panthers, Canales break a sweat on first day of training camp

Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics

Manchester City, Celtic FC take center stage in Chapel Hill for FC Series

Stanford, Cal ready for cross-country flights this football season in their new ACC home

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Softball Team

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The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Baseball Team

NCHSAA participation rises in almost every sport, surpasses 200,000 total student-athletes

Grimsley 4-star DE Bryce Davis commits to Clemson over Duke

Here are the school officials on the NCHSAA's 2025-29 realignment committee

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

How summer storms and heat can damage your home

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer.

Severe weather like high heat and summer storms can damage your home

Passengers are encouraged to try to resolve problems directly with the airline first. If that doesn't work, then file a complaint with the Department of Transportation.

Delta under investigation for potential passenger protection violations

More than 12 Delta Airlines flights were canceled Tuesday at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. 



Delta passengers at RDU face travel chaos fifth-straight day

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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.

Top NC elections officials testify under oath about RFK Jr., Cornel West ballot access

In Leaked Phone Call, Trump Tries to Coax Kennedy Into His Camp

Roy Cooper has been rumored as one of a few top candidates Kamala Harris might consider to become her running mate, if she gets the Democratic Party's nomination at next month's convention.

In Depth with Dan: Gov. Roy Cooper on 'short list' of possible VP picks

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Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain

Ways to prevent tech outages and what to do if one happens

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Bruegger's Bagels, Sonic and Sunny's Diner 

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WRAL Investigates allegations of abuse inside a classroom

We spent how much on what? WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

People push for accountability at Holly Hill Hospital

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$865M titanium plant, 300 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid

New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville

Veterinary equipment maker plans to hire 275 people in Wilson at new $147M plant

Donald Thompson: Strong relationships power high-performing multigenerational teams

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Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

Stock market today: A wipeout on Wall Street sends the S&P 500 down by 2% as Big Tech skids

Visa's fiscal third-quarter profits rise 9% as payments become increasingly digital

Tesla's 2Q profit falls 45% to $1.48 billion as sales drop despite price cuts and low-interest loans

Business

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Things my daughter learned from her front row seat with dementia

Family

8 tips to help your children dine at restaurants like a pro

Risks of extreme temperatures during pregnancy

Go Ask Dad: RV camping is Mexican pizza

Dinosaur installations pop up in downtown Raleigh

Top Amazon Deals: Igloo Reusable Ice Pack only $0.98, Fruit of the Loom Men's Fleece Joggers only $8.99 (43% off), Bluetooth Wireless Mouse only $8.99 w/coupon

SmartShopper

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

List of school supply deals July 2024 starting at 15 cents

New Swagbucks Swago game July 22-29

Target offering teachers, school staff and college students 20% off a storewide purchase

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