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Retired Durham firefighter Frank DeLucia was among five people killed in a murder-suicide over the weekend in New York.

Retired Durham firefighter among five killed in NY murder-suicide

NEWS TRACKER. THE VICTIM HAS NON LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. >> A RETIRED DURHAM FIREFIGHTER HAS BEEN KILLED IN A HORRIFIC MURDER SUICIDE IN NEW YORK STATE. POLICE SAY HIS BROTHER PULLED THE TRIGGER AFTER A FAMILY DISPUTE OVER THEIR MOTHER'S WILL. THAT'S THE ROADS HERE IN THE STUDIO WITH US WITH THIS FAMILY TRAGEDY. ACTUALLY, GUYS, THE POLICE COMMISSIONER IN NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK SAYS THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST HORRIFIC SCENES HE HAS EVER SEEN. POLICE SAY RETIRED DURHAM FIREFIGHTER DRANK FRANK DE LUCIA WAS AMONG THE 4 FAMILY MEMBERS FOUND DEAD INSIDE A LONG ISLAND HOME. >> HE WAS THE BROTHER OF THE SHOOTER, ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE SHOOTING HAPPENED DAYS AFTER THE FAMILY LAID THEIR MOTHER TO REST. POLICE SAY THE SHOOTER BELIEVED HE WAS GOING TO BE CUT OUT OF THE FAMILY WILL AND LEFT WITHOUT A PLACE TO GO. >> BECAUSE OF THAT PERCEPTION. HE DECIDED THAT DAY TO GET INTO A LOADED MOSSBERG SHOTGUN. 12 GAUGE. APPROACHED THEM IN THE REAR AREA, THE HOUSE AND FROM THE KITCHEN FIRED 12 SHOTS STRIKING ALL 4 OF THEM. MULTIPLE TIMES. >> JUST AWFUL. THEY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF DURHAM POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT DILUTION WAS AN

Retired Durham firefighter killed in murder-suicide stemming from family will

Multiple heat advisories issued Thursday, heat index could reach 105

Heat Advisory for Thursday, August 29

NC State football and construction on Blue Ridge Road could slow traffic in west Raleigh 

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Water main break leaves huge hole in middle of road in Durham neighborhood, crews working to restore service

Water main break leaves huge hole in middle of road in Durham neighborhood

Editorial: Latest attacks on election integrity are paths back to Jim Crow 

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Who's votes count?  It  depends

Residents concerned after NC couple says children's book sparked car fire

Children's book sparks fire in van in western NC

Trump campaign was warned not to take photos at Arlington before altercation, defense official says

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According to the Greensboro Police Department, the Piedmont Triad Airport received a distress call from a single-engine Beechcraft BE35 experiencing mechanical failure. The plane made an emergency landing on I-840 westbound at the I-73 juncture.

One person injured after small plane lands on Triad interstate and crashes with vehicle

Plane lands on Triad interstate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will make his first stop in Raleigh as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee.  But it will not be a public event. 

Dem VP candidate Tim Walz comes to Triangle for private fundraiser

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In North Carolina, Buncombe, Rutherford and Cleveland counties have reported one case each of a human infection. It is unclear if any of those cases required hospitalizations.

West Nile virus is in North Carolina: Here's what you need to know

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A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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WASHINGTON (AP) â A former U.S. president and several members of Congress were targets of a plot carried out by two European men to intimidate and threaten dozens of people by calling in bogus reports of police emergencies at their homes, according to court records unsealed on Wednesday.

2 men from Europe charged with 'swatting' plot targeting former US president and members of Congress

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Two deaths in South Carolina are believed to be linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat.



Boar's Head recall: 2 deaths in South Carolina among 8 linked to listeria outbreak

Certain Boar's Head Deli meats recalled over possible Listeria

Of the 19 students on the bus at the time, two of them were treated by EMS at the scene. The school bus driver and the driver who crashed into the bus were both taken to the hospital.

Driver charged, hospitalized after crashing into Orange County school bus; two children, bus driver injured in crash

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Leaders talked about a 5-year plan that will cost billions and push Raleigh into the future at Wednesday's annual State of Downtown conference.

Downtown Raleigh plan aims to reinvigorate center city, create connections to Dix Park, NC State

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Karsen Kitchen is poised to make history as the youngest woman ever to cross the KÃ¡rmÃ¡n line, the internationally recognized boundary that separates the Earth's atmosphere and outer space.

UNC student to become youngest woman to cross space boundary on Blue Origin

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Robert Morales Vergara said he dropped out after losing the endorsement of the Wake County GOP.

Wake school board candidate drops out, endorses an opponent

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One expert predicts that the comet could reach peak brightness by the second week of October, nearly as bright as Venus, making it faintly visible even in daylight.

Comet could visit daybreak skies in early Octoberâï¸

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After more than 20 years in business, The Goat Bar is closing its doors. This announcement comes after ALE investigators raided the bar last week and arrested seven people.


'It's an institution': The Goat Bar closes its doors after ALE bust leads to 7 arrests

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Changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school tough for students.

Back-to-school: Tips for families heading into middle school

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A water main break left a giant hole in the middle of the road in a Durham neighborhood. Water could be seen shooting out of the ground early Thursday morning.

Water shoots out of ground after water main break in north Durham neighborhood

Crews battle apartment fire on Stadium Drive in Durham

Fire at Stadium Drive in Durham

Small plane makes emergency landing on I-840 near Greensboro

In Depth with Dan: Examining 'no tax on tips' policies and the growth of tipping culture

People eating outside, maskless downtown Raleigh. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Fresh eyes bring renewed attention to 30-year-old cold case

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Several Wake County schools dismiss students early due to AC issues

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Power restored after brief outage leaves thousands without power near Garner in Wake County

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Family of five safe after fire breaks out at Durham townhome

Caught on camera: Raleigh resident thwarts potential porch pirate

Up to 3,000 people expected to attend Flagstock 2024 party for UNC flag defenders

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

A Hong Kong court convicts 2 journalists in a landmark sedition case

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CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill 'tens of thousands'

Backpage.com founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $3M for money laundering

Thai court sentences a YouTube chef, who is the son of Spanish actors, to life in prison for murder

Grand Canyon's only water pipeline fails

Fall is not here yet, but one of the biggest fall flavors is already here - pumpkin spice. The cultural phenomenon has returned even earlier than year's past. Here's a look at how pumpkin spice became the flavor of fall and where to find the best variations of it. 



Pumpkin spice season is here: What to know about the PSL trend

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DPAC kicks off Broadway season with 'Clue'

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Top North Carolina beach attractions for your next getaway

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'I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success 

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Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

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North Carolinians are worried about political violence, extremism and a stolen election, new poll shows

NC Gov Roy Cooper cagey about political future after spotlight at DNC

Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials

Top North Carolina high school quarterback sues over state's NIL restrictions

Thousands expected to attend 'epic rager' for UNC fraternity members who protected US flag

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Dash cam video shows school bus in no-passing zone drifting off road

'Very unsafe': School bus in Johnston County caught on cam drifting off road to pass tractor in non-passing lane

Half of Wake schools' HVAC jobs are vacant, ahead of upcoming heat wave

Buses, carpool and walking: What transportation issues did Wake students face on first day?

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

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More than 240 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

Emails highlight communication breakdown between Durham police and DA's Office over dirt bike offenses

South Carolina commit Taeshawn Alston putting Vance County football on the map 

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NC State starts 2024 season Thursday night in primetime against Western Carolina

UNC aiming for strong start to 2024 season in Minnesota

Duke football kicks off season against Elon with new head coach, new QB

Panthers cut receiver Terrace Marshall; See who made initial roster

Refocused, new-look No. 25 Hickory Ridge handles Cuthbertson boys soccer

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Florida State is the first to offer Seventy-First's 6'5, 320-lb sophomore DL John Archer

Clayton DL Keshawn Stancil adds offers from Georgia, ECU, & UNC

No. 6 Reagan volleyball opens league play with sweep of East Forsyth

See the football players from North Carolina who made an initial NFL 53-man roster

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

In recent years, WRAL Investigates has reported on Bull City United employees being charged with gun and drug offenses and, most recently, with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bull City United under review by Durham County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage, saying its software enabled landlords to collude to raise rents across the United States.

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

North Carolina's Covid-era shutdowns have been gone for years, but a lawsuit over their constitutionality could inform how the state government will be allowed to handle future pandemics or other emergencies.

Lawsuit against Cooper's pandemic-era shutdown rules can proceed, NC Supreme Court rules

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How much does your county spend on education? WRAL Investigates which counties are prioritizing your children.

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

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Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

How cash back fees at checkout impact the consumer

5 On Your Side: Used car ratings    

Consumer Reports ranks the best used car brands

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Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

Steering issues, brakes that don't work: School bus safety inspections have mixed results

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New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

Questions about the safety of Teslaâs âFull Self-Drivingâ system are growing

RTP startup wins FDA designation for rare eye disease treatment

Tom Snyder: Spectrum request could be difference between monopoly, innovation

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Yelp sues Google, alleging a search engine monopoly that promotes its own reviews

Questions about the safety of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system are growing

Nvidia stock slips even after earnings top Wall Street estimates and demand for AI chips surges

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Hideaway Circus to bring outdoor performances to Durham, Knightdale

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Parental stress named a public health issue, Surgeon General says

Discover these 5 must-read pregnancy books for expecting parents

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Amazon Labor Day Sale: Apple AirTag 4 pk only $79.99, Glass storage container 24-pc set only $21.99 (49% off), Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off), Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $8.99

Crocs Labor Day Sale: Up to 60% off plus free shipping with $30+ order

Target Deals: Bath towels or washcloth 6 pc sets only $1.80, Throw pillows for $5 (50% off), T-Fal 12 piece cookware sets for $39.99, Rugs up to 53% off

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