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Both victims were shot in the head at point blank range. Investigators said the suspect had stolen the victims' truck after shooting the couple and fled the scene. Ryvaries Butcher, a neighbor and a relative of the victims, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Elderly couple found shot to death in front yard, neighbor who's related to victims charged with first-degree murder

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Authorities investigating signs linked to hate group hung at American Tobacco Campus and along I-40

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Veterans Day events: How you can honor veterans in the Triangle

American flags, Veterans Day, Fourth of July, veterans memorial

Wake County Sheriff's Office warns of crypto scam

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Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

More than 3,600 absentee ballots remain uncounted in New Hanover County

Avoid early voting lines, request an absentee ballot

Editorial: North Carolina spoke. Is the legislative leadership listening?

Voting in Cary, N.C.

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President Biden and VP Harris participate in Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony

NEW YORK (AP) â President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations, picking a loyal ally with little foreign policy experience to represent the U.S. at the international organization.

Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to United Nations

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Similar to baby name trends, dog monikers have changed immensely over the years.

The most common dog names in North Carolina

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Donald Trump has said he wouldnât be a dictator â âexcept for Day 1." According to his own statements, he's got a lot to do on that first day in the White House.

Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish

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A new study found the Raleigh-Cary area to be the worst in the U.S. for driving in the fall.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why is our area considered 'the worst' for driving in the fall?

How long it takes most cars to come to a complete stop when driving 40 mph

More than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina last week have now been recovered unharmed, officials said Sunday.

24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed

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Veterans Day will see mostly dry conditions, with any remaining rain limited to the morning hours (before 10 a.m.), followed by only a light sprinkle throughout the rest of the day.

Veterans Day forecast: Rain moves out Monday morning ahead of sunny, mild afternoon

Hour-by-hour rain chances Veterans Day

Crews are working to put out a fire in southern Wake County Monday morning.

Crews working to put out garage fire at home in southern Wake County

Crews working to put out fire in southern Wake County near Sitterson Drive

North Carolina voters split their tickets again, as they have in years past. But these trends stood out to political analysts.

5 takeaways from North Carolina's elections

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â Opponents of offshore wind energy projects expect President-elect Donald Trump to kill an industry he has vowed to end on the first day he returns to the White House.

Trump has vowed to kill US offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

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Rocky Mount police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a shooting that left one person hospitalized in serious condition.

Fight leads to shooting in Rocky Mount, suspect arrested and victim in serious condition

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Standing there on the beach in the small town of Denmark in Western Australia on Friday afternoon was a male emperor penguin, about 2,100 miles from where one might expect to find it, in Antarctica.

After a 2,000-mile trip, a penguin finds itself on an Australian beach

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To thank veterans and current military members for their service, many businesses are offering free meals, restaurant deals, grocery store and retail discounts and more on Veteran's Day this year!

List of Veterans Day freebies and discounts

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WRAL will have complete results as votes are counted in 400+ national, state and local races.

2024 election results: Presidential election, Congressional balance of power

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Veterans Day is on Monday, and there are plenty of ways you can honor veterans around central North Carolina.

Dive into the magic of the holiday season in the Triangle area with a plethora of festive activities to enjoy. Embrace the spirit of the season and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.


Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

Watch the tree lighting ceremony at Cary's Fenton as part of the 'Light the Square' event

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A warning for parents this morning: a misprint on the package of Mattel's new line of "Wicked" dolls has the company scrambling to fix it.

Crews respond to fire in southern Wake County near Sitterson Drive

Runners honor veterans Monday morning at NC State University

17-year-old boy shot dead in Sanford 

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Man in critical condition after shooting in Rocky Mount 

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Woman shot, killed in Cumberland County neighborhood

17-year-old killed in shooting on Saddlebrook Drive in Sanford

Pineiro's 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

Climate talks open with calls for a path away from the 'road to ruin.' But the real focus is money

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A person is dead and 16 are hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

Hoping to avoid hours of cooking and piles of dishes on Thanksgiving Day? Check out this list of restaurants that will be open on Thursday, November 28! 



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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Foodie News: Little Rey closer to opening at Raleigh Iron Works

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Holiday shopping: Discover unique local Triangle gift shops

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Journey to Space: New exhibit opening at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

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Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

New Hanover County Manager fears ballot counting process broke state statutes

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After top NC labor official's sudden resignation, Cooper names a replacement

Josh Stein announces transition team to governor's office

Biden speaks for first time since Trump elected 47th president of the US

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

NC high school students report getting anonymous racist text message

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Saint Augustine's University's $7 million loan comes with 26% interest, risk of loss of university property

Durham School of the Arts breaks ground on new building

Durham School of Arts breaks ground on new $240 million building

Durham Public Schools considers solutions to school bus driver shortage

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

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'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

Fayetteville State alum reflects on long career in public service, embraces successor

Some NC legislative races head toward recount with Democrats poised to break GOP supermajority

No. 9 NC State falls in Final Four rematch vs. No. 1 South Carolina

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Late comeback falls short, No. 11 Duke loses at No. 18 Maryland 85-80

UNC women's soccer falls to Florida State in ACC Title game

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

NCHSAA releases final 2024 football playoff brackets; 1st round on Friday

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA boys soccer state playoff brackets

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Terry Sanford girls tennis pulls off 3A triple crown, wins dual-team title over Lake Norman Charter

Seeding Sunday: What you need to know about the football brackets

Providence claims first girls tennis title, defeats Cardinal Gibbons for 4A dual-team championship

Bishop McGuinness rolls to 1A girls tennis dual-team title over Roxboro Community

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty compares Raleigh's string of shootings compares to the 2002 "Beltway snipers" in Washington, D.C. and the 2003 shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

How Raleigh's string of shootings compares to 2002 'Beltway snipers' in DC, 2003 Columbus shooting, 

Democrat Mo Green appears to have topped Republican Michele Morrow in the race to be North Carolina's next public school leader, and Morrow has conceded the race to Green.

Mo Green elected state superintendent in tight race

Josh Stein will be North Carolina's next governor, defeating Republican challenger Mark Robinson.

Democrat Josh Stein projected to win NC governor's race over Mark Robinson

Democrat Josh Stein addresses supporters after winning the race for NC governor

North Carolina voters are choosing between Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson to succeed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who won two terms.

Mark Robinson, Josh Stein vying to become next NC governor

Incumbent Democrat Don Davis is running against Republican Laurie Buckhout.

NC District 1 could tip national balance of power

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Five elections could mean some new board members, but they may not lead to a switch from the board's Democratic lean to Republican one.

All 5 incumbents lead Wake school board races

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Nonprofit: Recycling confusion hurts efficiency and drives up costs 

National Recycling Day Friday: Refresh your recycling knowledge and avoid costly mistakes

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: IHOP, Nak Won Korean Restaurant and Ban Sen Noodle Bar

Visit in person to be sure day care is best for your baby

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

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Guest column: Trump's return could unexpectedly accelerate AI innovation

Donald Thompson: Common leadership tools donât teach the critical art of engagement

Wolfspeed laying off hundreds. Company confirms most will be in NC

While you sleep, Wilmington startup senses, suggests for better health

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Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness

Harris Teeter opens third Apex location this month

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Caffeine OD: Teens and younger ending up in ER

Cannabis helps with nausea, but use during pregnancy can hurt the baby

Tips on getting your baby ready for day care

State Board of Education to vote on policy change for pass/fail grades Thursday

Top Amazon Deals: Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199.99, Hasbro games up to 50% off, Disney Princess Fashion Dolls only $6.15 (44% off), Levi's jeans up to 67% off

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First Walmart Black Friday sale starts online today, Nov. 11 at noon and we have a sneak peek of the deals!

50% off Christmas trees, lights and decor at Target

New Swagbucks Team Challenge Nov. 11-17

Crocs Sale: Clogs and Sandals 2 for $50 through Nov. 10

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