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According to authorities, officers responded to a reported drowning around 5:23 p.m. at a pool on Schaub Drive.



Teen hospitalized after near-drowning Sunday at Raleigh pool

<p>STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT JOINING THIS LATEST MOVE. WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS IN RALEIGH RIGHT NOW. A LARGE POLICE PRESENCE AT DRIFTWOOD MANNER IN RALEIGH. THAT'S WILL SWAB CARLY HAINES JUST ARRIVED ON THE SCENE THERE. CARLY, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US? &gt;&gt; JULIE, AND THIS IS CLOSE AS WE CAN GO RIGHT NOW. BUT WE ARE SEEING A LOT OF RALEIGH POLICE CARS RIGHT HERE. ALSO SEEING SOME CRIME SCENE TAPE UP AMONG SOME OF THE ROADS AND THEN ALSO CLOSER TO THAT, A BUILDING OVER HERE, FIRE TRUCKS, AMBULANCES ALSO HERE, WE'VE SEEN THOSE CITY OF RALEIGH, A FIRE CHAPLAIN WHO JUST GETTING HERE. NOW, MOST OF THE ATTENTION FOCUSED OVER BY THE POOL DECK OVER THERE NEAR THE YELLOW BUILDING. WE ALSO SAW SOME PEOPLE HUGGING OVER THERE, BUT THAT WE HAVE VERY LITTLE INFORMATION AT THIS POINT ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON, AS YOU SAID, JUST GOT HERE A FEW MINUTES AGO, WE HEARD THAT THE RALEIGH WATCH COMMANDER IS GOING TO BE COMING OVER TEST SHORTLY TO GIVE US SOME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT WE MIGHT BE SEEING HERE. AND WE'RE GOING TO SEE WHAT WE CAN FIND OUT FOR YOU.</p>

Teen hospitalized after nearly drowning Sunday at a Raleigh pool

Near-drowning at a Raleigh pool

UNC athletic director paves way for college athletes to become Olympians

Bubba Cunningham at the Paris Olympics

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Simone Biles' gritty performance helps U.S. take lead during Olympic qualifications 

Biles battles through calf pain to push U.S. into the lead

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According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call around the 2500 block of South Roxboro Street. When they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds.

Man seriously injured Sunday in Durham shooting, police say

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Granville County sheriff's deputies busted a cockfighting operation on a property off Lawrence Road Saturday afternoon.

Dead chickens, guns and drugs: Dozens arrested in Granville County cockfighting ring bust

Granville County Sheriff's office buts major cockfighting ring 

The U.S. women's national team secured a 4-1 win against Germany to boost its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

USWNT shows composure with 4-1 win over Germany in key Olympic group-stage matchup

USWNT shows composure in 4-1 win over Germany

GalaxyCon came to town, and many took the opportunity to show off their cosplays. As they continue to grow with their skills, so does the cosplaying industry.

Creative, costly, cosplay on display at GalaxyCon Raleigh as industry continues to grow

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NEW YORK (AP) â A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead with Election Day about three months away.

A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris' voice, raising concerns about AI in politics

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North Carolina Rep. Jarrod Lowery led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Republican National Convention -- a spotlight that illustrates a years-long effort by Republicans to court supporters from Robeson County and the Lumbee Tribe.

'A Lumbee boy from Prospect': How Republican Jarrod Lowery ended up on the national stage

N.C. Rep. Jarrod Lowery leads the pledge

It was an offensive explosion for the U.S. to kick off the Paris Olympics, as LeBron James and Kevin Durant powered Team USA to a win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia.

Sizzling shooting display powers U.S. past Serbia in Olympic opener

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New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday - but some appear to work far better than others.

Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical system a possibility in early August

Tracking tropics 

HOUSTON (AP) -- The lawyer of a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who is now in U.S. custody pushed back Sunday against claims that his client was tricked into flying into the country, saying he was "forcibly kidnapped" by the son of JoaquÃ­n "El Chapo" GuzmÃ¡n.

Attorney for cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada says his client was kidnapped and brought to the US

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A hero emerged during a swimming prelims session at La Defense Arena, when a stray sunken swim cap belonging to American Emma Weber delayed the start of the fifth and final women's 100m breaststroke heat.

'Bob the Cap Catcher' becomes viral star of the Paris pool deck

Simone Biles finished the the qualification round at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the top of the leaderboard in the all-around (59.566) with the highest score that any gymnast has earned in an international competition this Olympic cycle. 

Simone Biles shines in Olympics return

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Cosplays and Stars: GalaxyCon Raleigh 2024

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2024 Paris Olympics TV schedule

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In his first campaign rally since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, former President Donald Trump attacked his most likely opponent: Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee. 

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about Kamala Harris in Charlotte

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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

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10 people have been infected with the virus in Colorado, more than double the rest of the country.

NC health officials closing monitoring latest strain of avian flu

Close call: Falling sign nearly crushes family

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North Carolina man charged after shooting at tree crew

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Helicopter pilot rescues dog and puppies amid park fire

Helicopter pilot rescues dogs & puppies amid fire

UNC's Cunningham is bridge between college athletes, Olympians

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Police arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges

The Quiet Bond Kamala Harris Forged With 3 VP Contenders

High carbon monoxide levels cause evacuation on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh

Fayetteville police respond to massive fight involving 50 juveniles at Cross Creek Mall

Rescue crew saves Rottweiler and four puppies stranded in Park Fire

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Paris officials are confident water quality will improve to let Olympians swim in the Seine

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to âAvengersâ films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists

The US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it

UK is 'broke and broken,' new government says as it prepares to tackle shortfall in public finances

Cristina Vee Valenzuela, known professionally as "Cristina Vee," was 12 years old when she started voice acting. 

'Sailor Moon' voice actress describes secrecy, thrill of her job

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

Riding shotgun in the west: Road trip diaries from North Carolina to Colorado and back.

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Plan the perfect romantic beach picnic in NC

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A Place at the Table launches first food truck

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Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

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Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?

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

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

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

Nonprofit run by Mark Robinson's wife owes more than $132,000

NC Capitol

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

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

Democratic Party sues NC elections board, seeking to kick RFK Jr. off the ballot

Nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor must repay $132,000, state investigation concludes

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Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

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

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

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

On the Record: Digging into the Deven case

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'Evil monster': Avantae Deven's ex-roommate says she starved her, beat her

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Dangerous trucks, dangerous I-95: 5 lives lost, trucker charged

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

Nadal navigates Fucsovics, sets Djokovic clash in Round 2

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75% of US Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts

NC State's Katharine Berkoff shares Olympic rings and dreams with dad

NCFC sees three-match unbeaten streak snapped at Rhode Island

Terminated again: Titmus hands Ledecky another Olympic defeat, claiming gold in the 400 free

Hickory, Watauga pace HSOT's preseason rankings for the 828 area code

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HSOT All-State teams and Final Rankings history

Defending champs Providence Day & Weddington top the 704's preseason rankings

NCHSAA girls golf team and individual championship history

After several deaths involving defective airbags, officials are warning owners and buyers to be wary. 

How scammers may have compromised a critical car safety feature

50 million airbags recalled after fatal outcomes

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about Project 2025.

In Depth with Dan: Examining Project 2025's big theme

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.

History of VP picks: Do they tend to win their home states in presidential elections

Biden Appeals to North Carolina With Program to Replace Lead Pipes

More people, and more young people, are coming to WakeMed with injuries as a result of gun and other violence. A hospital program helps them deal with their trauma as they heal and after they return home.

WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities

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Warnings about counterfeit replacement airbags after several deaths

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WRAL Investigates new claims of abuse against woman charged with killing her adopted children

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

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

WRAL Investigates allegations of abuse inside a classroom

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Donald Thompson: Cultivate connections to keep your remote team engaged

Mike Walden: Did COVID permanently change the labor market?

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Lumos Technologies completes multimillion-dollar seed funding round

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