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In a landmark moment in U.S. political and legal history, a Manhattan jury on May 30 found former President Donald Trump guilty of multiple felony counts. Here's what it means for the November election.

8 questions about Trump's guilty verdict and his presidential campaign, answered

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Trump responds to his conviction

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More than 10 police cars, armored vehicle respond to 'swatting' call at southeast Raleigh home

More than 10 police cars, armored vehicle outside southeast Raleigh home

Trump responds to his guilty verdict by falsely blasting a 'rigged trial' and attacking star witness

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Men charged with indecent exposure incidents at TJ Maxx, BJ's, Sam's Club in Fayetteville

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NC basketball coach/teacher charged with giving alcohol to students

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COLUMN: How prosecutors made the case against Trump

How Prosecutors Made the Case Against Trump

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A third man has been convicted in the 2020 murder of 26-year-old Otha Ray Watson near a Durham Cookout.



Third man found guilty in 2020 murder of 26-year-old at Cookout in Durham

Deadly shooting at Durham Cook Out early Sunday morning

The city of Durham is paying nearly $8 million to a man who spent nearly 24 years in prison after a wrongful conviction.



Durham pays more than $7 million to man imprisoned for nearly 24 years due to wrongful conviction, fabricated evidence

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Filming for "Merv" brought a snowy set to downtown Wilmington.



Snow covers downtown Wilmington for filming of new Zooey Deschanel movie 'Merv'

Filming of new Zooey Deschanel movie 'Merv'

Graduation weekend is coming up for high school seniors in Wake County.

2024 Wake County schools graduation schedule with dates, times and livestreams

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The Gray's Creek Fire Department fire chief was arrested Thursday after allegedly placing a camera in the fire station's vent.

NC fire chief arrested after allegedly placing camera in vent at fire station

Local Fire Chief arrested for placing camera in fire station vent

"The reports show that Charlotte has developed a rare reproductive disease that has negatively impacted her reproductive system," Team ECCO said on Facebook. "The findings are truly a sad and unexpected medical development."

Charlotte the stingray has 'rare reproductive disease,' team says

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Erica Steinkamp allegedly stole more than $20,000 her Girl Scout troop made in cookie sales last year.

SC Girl Scout leader accused of taking over $20K in cookie sales from own troop

Girl Scouts not immune to inflation: Cookie prices are going up

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Tacos, mac and cheese and more

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption, a non-profit dog rescue organization, rescued a mother dog and her five puppies after they were found abandoned in a zipped-up suitcase last week outside the Cleveland Fire Department.

Puppies found in suitcase in Johnston County now safe with foster family

Mother, 5 puppies rescued after being abandoned in suitcase outside fire department

There's a lot to do this first weekend of June including some concerts and foodie fun! 

Weekend best bets: LEGO convention, Elle King and more

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A husband, wife and child all died in a crash on Memorial Day in Garner. Friends say their light shines on through the kindness and compassion they showed the people around them.

Family of 3 killed in Garner crash remembered as generous, compassionate stewards for community

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While Regan Smith may have traveled around the world as an Olympic swimmer, she admits she is not cultured in any way. She does hope to change that this summer at the Paris Games, starting with her love of croissants.

Swimmer includes plenty of pastries among goals for Summer Games in Paris

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Apex residents react to Trump's remarks, guilty verdict

Eastern NC police department gets emotional support dog

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Trump a free man, candidate until sentence in July

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Community rallies to help family expecting 5 babies 

Zoo shares ultrasound of pregnant gorilla

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Just in case, Holly Springs maker churning out bird flu vaccines 

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Carolina native, The Voice contestant, to perform at Carolina Country Music Fest

'The Billionaire Broke Girls' being investigated by state for investment deals that fell through

Police say NC officers seen punching man in viral video used appropriate force

Charlotte teen places 3rd in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'

Nation/World

Surfers get 'best waves of our lives' at dress rehearsal for Olympic venue in Tahiti

North Korea's trash rains onto South Korea, balloon by balloon. Here's what it means

Here's what you should know about Donald Trump's conviction in his hush money trial

Lava spurts from Iceland volcano for second day as its fissure extends 2 miles

Ellen DeGeneres to bring farewell tour to Durham

St. Vincent, Faye Webster among Hopscotch Festival headliners

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

70+ things to do in June

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Fact check: Biden says inflation 'was 9% when I came to office'

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Fact check: Speaker Johnson says paroled immigrants can register to vote at the DMV

Fact check: Does NC mask bill have 'specific carve outs' for the KKK?

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to stop 'all aid' to Israel

Fact check: Biden says China has more retirees than workers

NC Democrats say daycares will shut down unless legislature spends big

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Ohio man gets probation after pleading guilty to threatening North Carolina legislator

As state government vacancies remain high, NC lawmakers look for solutions

Rick Moore, Kings Mountain councilman and father of NC House speaker, dies

New Ross distribution center could bring 1,400 jobs to Randolph County 

Zebulon school employee charged with child abuse, accused of injuring student 

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15-year-old will be charged as adult after deadly stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Six people arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at UNC appear in court 

Pro-Palestinian protesters from at UNC appear in court

NC teacher's assistant accused of biting student with autism

How many hurricanes in 2024? Why La NiÃ±a could mean active season in the Atlantic

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NC State re-requested investigation of Poe Hall hours after vote of no confidence against chancellor

How one of the world's most successful indoor pests took over the planet

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Cary teen adopted an orphaned oil well. The goal: Shut it down.

In UNC regional, teams must get past defending champ LSU 

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Wolfpack host CWS regional with opening games on Friday

Host ECU hopes No. 34 is the magic number for first CWS appearance

Blue Devils head west to face UConn in Oklahoma

Oklahoma tops Duke in Women's College World Series

Thomasville football leader Kevin Gillespie retires after 33 years of coaching

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Baseball championship preview: storylines, predictions, and what to watch for

Softball championship preview: storylines, predictions, and what to watch for

Girls soccer championship preview: storylines, predictions, player rankings, and key facts about each matchup

NCHSAA releases schedule for girls soccer state championships at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex

The city's pedestrian and bike program manager, Barbara Goodwin, leads the Raleigh Downtown Mobility Study, a 20-question survey focusing on downtown Raleigh and how people get around the city.

Raleigh launches survey to improve mobility in downtown area

The intersection of Morgan Street and Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh. 

Pfizer's Paxlovid has become a go-to treatment for cases of COVID-19 in adults. But a federal program that covers the prescription's costs expired at the end of 2024.

Free COVID medication set to become unaffordable for many by end of 2024

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Educators say they're fed up with low pay, increasing workloads and political scrutiny. Pay alone won't keep them in the classroom, education experts say.

NC teacher turnover is rising. Why experts say pay alone isn't the solution

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As hurricane season's official start looms, there are no tropical systems in the Atlantic.

2024 hurricane season starts Saturday

Hurricane season starts Saturday, June 1

Implementing AI in healthcare in its many forms will require strict and clear guidelines for both companies that create the technology and the hospitals which use them.

Local health leaders discuss making trustworthy AI a reality

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Xylazine, Benzatropine, a hallucinogen and another kind of designer chemical among drugs detected in sample linked to dozens of eastern North Carolina overdoses.

Deadly mix: UNC scientists identify eight drugs in NC overdose spike

Drugs sold as fentanyl in Goldsboro, Edgecombe County contained eight different substances, testing shows

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Consumer Reports investigates PFAs in milk

Consumer Reports top rated bug sprays for the summer

Deet is key: Here are best bug sprays and wipes for 2024

5 On Your Side gets fast fence fix

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NC State says Poe Hall PCB testing results coming in next few weeks 

Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking

WRAL Investigates: Stopping underage drinking & driving by finding the source

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Guest column: With FDA approval of software treatment for depression, the digital medicine revolution is here

Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't -- but there are some workarounds

Donald Thompson: The responsibility of an inclusive leader is to lift others up

IRS makes free tax return program permanent, asks all states to do the same

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Jeep reveals its first EV for America

A national network of local news sites is publishing AI-written articles under fake bylines. Experts are raising alarm

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A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors

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Johnston County girl battles stage 4 cancer, community rallies in support

Researchers: No link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism

Edmunds: The best used vehicles for young drivers under $20,000

'Land of Oz' to return to Beech Mountain this fall, tickets to go on sale in June

Top Amazon Deals: Closet Organizer Bags 6 Pk only $12.12 w/coupons (reg. $41.99), Kitchen Tongs 4 Pc Set only $7.90 (66% off), Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for bathrooms only $27.99 w/coupon

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

List of top grocery deals valid May 29-June 4

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators

Walmart Deals: Dearfoams Sherpa Throw Blanket only $5.48, Hanes Men's ComfortSoft T-Shirt 3-Pk only $10.98, Garage 4-Shelf Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99)

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