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A coach pushed an umpire during a Little League game in Wilson Monday night and the umpire responded by hitting the coach several times with his mask.

Adults fight at Little League game: Video shows coach's shove, umpire swinging mask at him

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Raw video: Umpire, coach fight at Little League game in Wilson

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Republican convention focuses on immigration a day after a bandaged Trump makes triumphant entrance

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Sweltering again: Tuesday marks third-straight day of heat alerts for Triangle, Sandhills

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President Joe Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Donald Trump

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Top 10 hottest: Summer (so far) is sizzling across much of the state

RDU has hit 100 degrees nine times so far this summer

Gun shop owner says many shooters capable of hitting target 150 yards away

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DAMON CIRCOSTA: Let's turn down the temperature on elections law disputes

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In a notice to investors, the company said it would invest $136 million in to build a 133,000-square-foot expansion at its site in Mebane.


Hi-Chew candy maker Morinaga building second Mebane factory

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Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

How to guard against scammers this Prime Day

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A teenager died from drowning at Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday after getting caught in a rip current.

Teen drowns at Ocean Isle Beach after getting caught in rip current

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Overdose deaths is a widespread problem North Carolinians have been struggling to combat in recent years.

Opioid overdose shuts down lungs, brain. Here's how Narcan is reversing fentanyl's grip on North Carolina

Naloxone binds to receptors in the brain to counteract opiod effects

Crews on Tuesday extinguished a fire at a building on Donald Ross Drive in Raleigh for the second time in 12 hours.



Second fire burns at Raleigh apartment, 25 residents out of building 

Crews working to put out 2nd fire in 12 hours at building on Donald Ross Drive in Raleigh

Members of the group are expected to request the ban Tuesday at a meeting of the Wake County Board of Education

Parent group wants Wake to ban cellphones in public schools

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Court documents showed the children were left in a car parked unattended in an unshaded area "during peak heat hours." Around that time, WRAL meteorologists reported a heat index of 100 degrees.

Wake County mom accused of leaving kids in a hot car, feels child abuse charges excessive

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Police posited signs throughout the town, saying female alligators sitting on their nests can be aggressive and could feel threatened if approached.

Keep your distance: Sunset beach police warning residents to stay away from alligator nests

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Durham police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed early Tuesday morning. 



Man stabbed in Durham, police searching for suspect 

Durham police investigating shooting, stabbing near N. Alston Avenue

According to a North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services inspection, which WRAL Investigates obtained a copy of, Holly Hill Hospital was cited for multiple standards of care. The inspection of the hospital was ordered after five teens escaped from the hospital over three days in March.



WRAL Investigates: Holly Hill violated standards of care that could've prevented patient escapes, inspection says

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It's been the hottest summer on record at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and there are more places in North Carolina close to joining that club.



With all the things we have to fit into our day, finding extra time may feel impossible. But with a few time-saving hacks, you can carve out those precious extra minutes and make your day a little smoother.

Time-saving hacks for busy moms

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.

Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn

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Republicans will gather Monday to Thursday in Milwaukee, where they will officially anoint Donald Trump as their presidential nominee.

Full list of expected speakers at the Republican National Convention

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Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday that set off panic as a bloodied Trump was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried into his vehicle.

A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump

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(CNN) -- Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at

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The Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee on Monday -- and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance is now former President Donald Trump's runningmate.

RNC celebrates Trump's vice president pick

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California couple falls victim to surrogacy scam, FBI investigating

Woman dropped by insurance due to car's make, model

Sizzling summer 2024 is breaking records

Sizzling summer is breaking records. 

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New details about Trump shooter and security plan

Trump Rally Gunman âDidnât Want Attentionâ in School, Classmates Said

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'Live After 5' summer concert series pushes start time back due to heat

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Wake school board will weigh changes to match new Title IX rules

Terminal 2 briefly evacuated at RDU after smoke detector activated

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Fayetteville Thursday for campaign event

Robinson touts Trump's economic policies in brief speech at Republican National Convention

Six people are found dead in a hotel in downtown Bangkok and poisoning is suspected, police say

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5 killed and dozens injured in Bangladesh in violent clashes over government jobs quota scheme

Retail sales unchanged in June from May, underscoring shoppers' resilience

JD Vance is a relative political unknown. He's been asked to help Donald Trump avenge his 2020 loss

Israeli strikes in southern, central Gaza kill more than 60 Palestinians, including in 'safe zone'

The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. 




Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know

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Chasing waterfalls: Top 7 whimsical waterfalls in the Raleigh area

Lassiter Mill waterfall in Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh small businesses hope to attract big sales during Retail Week

Copperline Plant Company in downtown Raleigh

Foodie News: City Market Sushi opening casual ramen, sushi spot

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Best local craft breweries in the Triangle

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

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What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump's cases and future presidents

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

What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

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

RFK Jr. can run for president in North Carolina, state elections officials decide

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'People in places that you wouldn't believe': NC law enforcement on what it takes to protect a presidential candidate

Blue Cross won't appeal loss of State Health Plan contract, now shifting to Aetna

NC delegates praise security at RNC, say mood is good

Top Republican budget writer leaving North Carolina House

Parent group to request cellphone ban in Wake County Schools Tuesday

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On-campus mental health services making a big difference

From opioid addiction to recovery: A father's journey back to college

Affordable housing, growth, school safety top list of issues in Raleigh, Wake County 

NC should drop entry exam requirements for prospective teachers, State Board of Education recommends

'The Secret Service should have never allowed that': Former FBI assistant director raises questions about Trump rally security

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AI makes scams more prevalent and profitable

DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger 

NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

These are the players NC State, UNC and Duke are bringing to ACC Kickoff

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US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup

SEC commissioner on expansion: '16 is our today, and 16 is our tomorrow'

A Mississippi judge removes 1 of Brett Favre's lawyers in a civil case over misspent welfare money

Report: Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov will return to KHL in Russia

Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina

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Jamias Ferere scores 30 as West boys basketball team downs East in all-star game

Jasmine Felton records double-double as East beats West in girls basketball all-star game

Flag football will take a big step this fall as districts work together to align seasons, hold state playoff

NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 13 players selected

Naloxone - or Narcan - which reverses the effects of an overdose is coming to every Wake County school this year. WRAL Investigates' Grace Hayba explains how it works to fight back against fentanyl. 

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Several North Carolina lawmakers shared their reactions after a shooting bloodied former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Shooting at Trump rally: NC officials demand accountability, offer prayers

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To minimize the risk of shark encounters, beachgoers are advised not to swim alone. However, shark bites are statistically rare.

In Depth with Dan: What can we do about shark bites?

To minimize the risk of shark encounters, beachgoers are advised not to swim alone.

Shark encounters are rare, but you can protect yourself 

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a law making it permanent for restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic drinks for carryout or delivery.

To-go cocktails in NC: How does it work?

To-go cocktails in North Carolina: How does it work?

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5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Shaba Shabu, Subway and Hardee's

Republicans stalling PFAS pollution rules could raise water bills in North Carolina

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On WRAL at 6: WRAL Investigates a lifesaving medication for a devasting epidemic

Garner businessman faces 9 counts of fraud in COVID-19 relief loans

Fayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree day

NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

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VinFast adjusts deadline, not expected to begin production in Chatham County until 2028

Diversity's benefits in action in Morrisville's cricket coup

Smell, taste of steak on the grill perfected by chemistry

iPhone 17 Pro Max will be first to feature three 48MP cameras

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Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns

Micro, macro forces combine in VinFast's delay of plant planned in NC 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to confirm delay in Aug. 8 robotaxi unveil event to make design change

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