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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 34-year-old Craig Austin Lang faces several charges in North Carolina, Arizona and Florida stemming from a double murder, multiple violent acts overseas and evading law enforcement.

NC man, former US soldier extradited from Ukraine for multiple crimes, including double murder of Florida couple

<p>HIM, BUT HE NEVER RESURFACED. HIS NAME HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED. ANOTHER PERSON WAS RESCUED. WHAT AN UPDATE HERE. SO AFTER YEARS ON THE RUN IN EUROPE, INCLUDING FIGHTING IN UKRAINE. &gt;&gt; A NORTH CAROLINA MAN IS BACK IN THE U.S. TO FACE MULTIPLE FEDERAL CHARGES ACROSS SEVERAL STATES, INCLUDING HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA, WRAL'S JARED OWENS, A GERALD OWENS REPORTED ISH YEARS AGO 4 YEARS AGO. GERALD, NOW YOU'RE BACK WITH AN UPDATE IS A LONG TIME COMING. AND AND THIS IS A BIZARRE CASE INVOLVING FORMER SOLDIER'S MURDER BOMB MAKING GUN TRADING. &gt;&gt; FAKE PASSPORTS IN A DEAL THAT WENT DOWN IN NORTH CAROLINA TODAY JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED CRAIG LANG WAS RETURNED TO THE U.S. AND FACED A JUDGE IN FLORIDA. THAT'S WHERE HE AND A FORMER FORT LIBERTY SOLDIER ACCUSED OF KILLING AN ELDERLY COUPLE LYING IS CHARGED WITH SETTING UP A FAKE PASSPORT DEAL IN ROXBORO THAT INCLUDED SWAPS OF GUNS AND CAST FOR SOMEONE'S ID. AGENTS SAY LAYING ANOTHER MAN GOT THEIR PASSPORTS HERE IN RALEIGH DURING TODAY'S HEARING, LANG WAS GIVEN AN ATTORNEY AND THE JUDGE AGREED TO KEEP THEM IN CUSTODY FOR NOW FEDERAL RECORDS ALSO SHOW THAT HE WAS SERVED TODAY WITH HIS NORTH</p>

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NC man, former US soldier extradited from Ukraine for multiple crimes, including double murder

Hundreds still without power after high-speed chase, crash near Knightdale

Hundreds without power after chase ends in crash near Knightdale

NC State says insulation is source of PCBs in Poe Hall

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

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Tree blocks on NC 98 in Durham County, road could be closed for hours

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Mother awarded $3 million 6 years after daughter dies in Fayetteville drunk driving crash

Fayetteville crash kills 10-year-old girl

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At 1:28 a.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to 3110 Deaver Circle in Hope Mills for a shots fired call. When deputies arrived, they found a man who had been shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Man found shot to death at car wash in Cumberland County

Man found shot to death at gas station in Cumberland County

Tuesday will be HOT and humid with a chance for showers later in the day.

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Hour-by-hour rain chances for Tuesday, June 4

After several weeks of public hearings and suggestions, Wake County leaders voted to pass the proposed budget on Monday. The budget is about $2.08 billion, about a 10.7% increase from the 2024 fiscal year.

Wake County leaders pass $2 billion fiscal year budget: Here's what it means for homeowners, school system

Wake County Budget

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -- Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson should hold Donald Trump - who wants to be the nation's president - to no less a standard of behavior than what he expects of North Carolina's school children.

Editorial: Would Trump meet behavior standards Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson wants for N.C. school kids?

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Donald Trump

At 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting near Fayetteville Street and Linwood Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot. The victim was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Man killed in shooting on Fayetteville Street in Durham

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) â A juror was dismissed Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 in cash at her home and offered her more money if she would vote to acquit seven people charged with stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.

Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit

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According to Highway Patrol, the chase started in Wilson Mills off of U.S. 70 and reached speeds of 145 mph. Authorities said they were pursuing a man and woman, later identified as Kahshon Nahkiem Cunningham and Promise Allure Hope, on several drug charges.

Man and woman in custody after leading troopers on 145-mph chase

Car involved in high-speed chase in Johnston County

Police responded to a shooting call at Chapel View Apartments on Homestead Road around 2:20 p.m.

Two people killed in murder-suicide at Chapel Hill apartment

Chapel Hill murder-suicide

According to the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to Fletcher Broome Road to locate a cellphone stolen earlier in the day from Kannapolis. Deputies said the phone was responsible for monitoring and maintaining the victim's insulin levels.

K-9 'Pike' saves man's life by recovering stolen cellphone

Deputy Slover and his K-9, "Pike"

The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would include an $800 million renovation to Bank of America Stadium and keep the NFL team here for 20 years.

Panthers, city seek $800M stadium renovation deal to keep team in Charlotte for 20 years

Bank of America Stadium (Sept. 2022)

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Here's your guide to The Soccer Tournament, a men's and women's competition featuring 56 all-star teams vying for $1 million prizes coming to Cary from June 5-10, 2024.

The Soccer Tournament: Who, when, how to watch this all-star, $1 million, winner-take-all event in Cary

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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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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.

St. Augustine's University asked students to move out by April 3, 2024, and switched to remote learning. That is the latest attempt to save money in an ongoing financial crisis at the school.

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

"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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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

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A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death at a car wash Tuesday in Cumberland County.

Man found dead at Cumberland County car wash

Man found dead at Cumberland County car wash, sheriff's office investigating deadly shooting

Wake County commissioners approve $2 billion budget, with tax decrease & $702 million for schools

Cub Scout group gathers to honor, remember Garner family killed in tragic crash

'A miscommunication': St. Augustine's University, College Board respond after SAT site found closed

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At least two people hurt after chase ends in crash in Person County

64-year-old dies after being shot during altercation at Fayetteville home

Wake commissioners approve 9% increase in school funding

VP Harris to visit Charlotte on June 12

Biden prepares an order that would shut down asylum if a daily average of 2,500 migrants arrive

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Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids

Israeli strikes kill 11 overnight in Gaza, including a family of 3 at a refugee camp

Hunter Biden's federal firearms case opens after jury is chosen, with first lady again sitting in

Modi expected to retain power but early India count suggests it won't be the landslide he hoped for

The City of Raleigh will once again host its July 4th fireworks display at Dix Park. 

Raleigh to hold July 4th fireworks at Dix Park

Dorothea Dix Park hosts fireworks show on Independence Day

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Fact check: Is Chief Justice Newby removing judges who were elected to their positions?

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

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

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?

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Proposal to revamp special education funding heads to NC lawmakers

Stein casts NC gubernatorial race as referendum on rights

NC voters weigh November decision following Trump's conviction

Apex voters feel Trump verdict will not affect decision in November

'There was a miscommunication': St. Augustine's University, College Board respond after SAT site found closed

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New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class

Durham teachers ask for higher pay as county works on budget

After SAT site found closed, parents concerned ACT site at St. Augustine's won't be open either

Graduation times, dates for Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Cumberland, Durham and Johnston County schools

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

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

In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?

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Local golfers Webb Simpson, Chesson Hadley and Carter Jenkins earn final spots at U.S. Open

Greenville Regional: No. 4 seed Evansville downs ECU to advance to super regionals

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn't sure he can continue at the French Open

Larry Allen, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, dies suddenly at 52

Share of NCHSAA titles won by non-traditional schools continues to drop under current realignment formula

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Grace Christian pitcher Camron Seagraves named Gatorade NC Player of the Year in baseball

Girls soccer all-state team released by NCSCA

Boys, girls all-state teams named by NC Lacrosse Coaches Association

Corinth Holders needs a new head football coach for the second consecutive season

Wouldn't it be nice if shopping for internet service was easy to read and simplified like an itemized invoice?

5 On Your Side: Easy-to-read internet pricing available for customers

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Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Caudill Labs are receiving thousands of street drug samples, running them through a machine to get a real-time look at what's in them.

UNC lab analyzing, identifying what's in street drugs

Since 2021, the lab has tested about 5,600 samples, identifying more than 270 different substances. 

UNC lab analyzing, identifying substances in street drugs

Since 2021, the lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has tested about 5,600 samples, identifying more than 270 different substances. 

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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Consumer Reports top rated bug sprays for the summer

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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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Grep-a-palooza returns to Durham to deliver another year of tech startup connections

Tom Snyder: Entrepreneurship is everwhere

Google rolls back AI search feature after flubs and flaws

Nvidia and AMD unveil next generation AI chips as competition heats up

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Federal appeals court blocks Fearless Fund from issuing grants to only Black women

Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, an aviation trade group and industry heads warn

Tech giants unveil next generation AI chips in Taiwan as competition heats up

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Garner Cub Scouts hold vigils for Tyler, Susie and Miles Campbell, family killed in Memorial Day crash

Community rallies to help family expecting 5 babies 

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