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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the viewing area until 9 p.m., with damaging winds being the greatest threat. 

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Flooding risks rise with severe thunderstorm watch and warnings

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Simone Biles doesn't rule out the 2028 Olympics after winning the gold in vault. 'Never say never'

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Hurricane watch for Florida's gulf coast; coastal NC could see 6-10 inches of rain next week

 11 a.m. update: Tracking the tropics: Aug. 3, 2024

Durham man accused of meeting women online, assaulting them at gunpoint

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Trump says he'll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News

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Man shoots a friend, himself during Durham party

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GoRaleigh bus station stabbing: Woman found with serious injuries early Saturday

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has been battered for months by his Democratic rival and other adversaries for seeking additional abortion restrictions beyond current state law and for past comments upbraiding women on the issue.

A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife's own story

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JJ Carter first caught the Olympic bug during the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. Since then, he has attended eight more Olympics.

From fan to parent and businessman, UNC grad enjoys all aspects of Olympic Games

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One of the best football players ever from North Carolina is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2024.

Southern Nash alum Julius Peppers to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Trump's ringing the Project 2025 bell

A man died after he and a woman were shot Friday morning at a townhome in southeast Raleigh. The woman was taken to the hospital.
 

Southeast Raleigh shooting leaves man dead, woman injured; suspect arrested

Raleigh man charged with murder in deadly double shooting 

Marijuana possession or use is otherwise illegal in North Carolina, but the tribe can pass rules related to cannabis as a sovereign nation. 

Cherokees in WNC plan to begin cannabis sales to any adult

New version of NC medical marijuana bill bans recreational marijuana in future

Deputies arrested Eric Shane Stone, according to a Facebook post from the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Earlier in the week, he had escaped arrest at his home, the sheriff's office said.

Sanford man arrested after he led deputies on a multi-county manhunt

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The Greensboro Police Department and Guilford County Animal Control teamed up to remove a 9-foot long snake from underneath a vehicle on Friday.

9-foot snake removed from underneath vehicle in Greensboro

9-foot snake found in Greensboro

At a concert in Germany, Lucia Hugelmeyer exchanged a bracelet for a hat with music superstar Taylor Swift. In addition to the hat, she got a lifelong memory and a story she'll likely tell the rest of her life.

Hats off: Taylor Swift gives Chapel Hill girl signature black fedora and a lifelong memory

Chapel Hill girl recounts 'magical' night meeting Taylor Swift

A Raleigh track and field athlete competing Friday in the Olympics has gone viral for a recent post complaining that she can't afford her rent.



Raleigh Olympian says she 'can't pay my rent.' Flavor Flav, Serena Williams' husband take care of it

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There are so many concert, festivals and events coming up this weekend. Our list includes Mamma Mia! at DPAC, Cage the Elephant in Raleigh and Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival in Cary.

Weekend best bets: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, Durham Latino Festival

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Photos of pink dolphin sightings are making a splash online. But don't be fooled by their rosy appearance -- they're not real.

Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

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Seaman First Class Joseph Rouse was 23 years old and onboard the battleship USS Oklahoma when the attack happened on December 7, 1941. He was one of 429 crewmen killed.

Pearl Harbor sailor honored in NC 80 years after death; family remembers his sacrifice

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

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A Nashville bookstore is helping spread paw-sitivity by letting pups roam around the store.

Dogs are 'employees' at bookstore  

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New Jersey man sentenced to 25 years for 6-year-old son's death

Breaking and BMX are Olympic sports. Are videogames next?

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Parade of champions brings Olympic medalists, fans together

USA rugby team at parade of champions in Olympic Park

Marlins of Raleigh swim team cheers on Team USA

10 years and millions later, Powerball winner sharing his fortune

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Raleigh police warn residents after rabid fox attacks two dogs

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Third-party candidate Cornel West joins voter group's lawsuit over NC ballot access 

Two arrested in Clayton shooting of 14-year-old boy and woman

Fayetteville police looking for car possibly linked to drive-by shooting that killed child

Trump Cancels With Harris on ABC News and Pitches One With Fox News Instead

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Defense secretary revokes plea deal for accused 9/11 plotters

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation

Dow closes more than 600 points lower after weak July jobs data

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

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Mariah Carey bringing Christmas Time tour to Raleigh in December

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas' voted most annoying holiday tune

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'Heart dropping to realize': Raleigh band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour

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Trump rally shooting put scrutiny on Secret Service women. Here are the facts.

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Fact check: Did Graham say Trump will 'round up and deport legal immigrants?'

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about Kamala Harris in Charlotte

Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Aug. 1

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Decision 2024: Is NC a swing state?

State health chief pushes back on Mark Robinson's accusations around probe

State says politics not at play in probe of nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor

North Carolina House member back in leading committee position 3 years after removal

UNC implements new safety measures before classes start this fall

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UNC implements new safety measures before start of fall semester

HVAC problems force some Wake County schools to closes amid dangerous heat

Reading scores stay on track for NC kindergarten through third graders

State Board of Education puts Weldon City school board on notice

In Depth with Dan: What can be done about Chilean organized crime in the Triangle?

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Degrees of separation: What's behind temperatures taking off at RDU

Apps are tracking your driving: What you need to know about car insurance rates

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC. Why is it still on shelves? 

New Poe Hall testing begins. What it could look like and how we got here

Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to Saint Lucia

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US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale

Grimsley 5-star QB Faizon Brandon chooses Tennessee over NC State

Trinity Rodmanâs 'bit of magic' sends US into Olympic soccer semifinals in 1-0 win over Japan

Mack Brown says UNC is behind in NIL. Now it is making changes to get better.

Kendre Harrison, highly recruited football & basketball player, transfers from Reidsville to Providence Day

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Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Wesleyan Christan, West Forsyth lead the preseason HSOT Top 25

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Cardinal Gibbons, Reagan lead the preseason HSOT Top 25

Cars collect sensitive data about drivers, including location, speed and time of driving.

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Consumer Reports' Justin Brookman warns that cars collect sensitive data about drivers, including location, speed, and time of driving, which can be sold to data brokers.

Cars are collecting your data: What you need to know about privacy risks

Report: New car infotainment systems cause more distractions

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the covert methods of Chilean organized crime in North Carolina and nationwide.

In Depth with Dan: Examining the covert methods of Chilean organized crime in NC and nationwide

Phone apps are tracking your driving habits. WRAL 5 On Your Side digs into how that data is sold to insurance companies, and why it could lower your bill.

Phone apps track your driving:  5 On Your Side digs into how data could lower your insurance rate

Online job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm.

How to spot job scams online

Cooper, a longtime friend and political ally of Harris, was seen as a possible vice presidential pick in part because he has been able to win over moderates in a state that tends to vote for Republican presidential candidates.

'Wasn't the right time': NC Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration

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Big discounts for energy efficient home upgrades coming soon to NC

CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges

Illness in NC linked to Boar's Head deli recall, including 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

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Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

On the Record: Digging into the Deven case

'Evil monster': Avantae Deven's ex-roommate says she starved her, beat her

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David Gardner: Cybersecurity battles, valuations and your data

Grace Ueng: Lasso's lessons include embracing community, kindness in leadership

How YouTube took over our television screens

Pendo acquires AI startup to improve analysis of customer feedback data

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US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

Toyota reports record quarterly profit, boosted by a weak yen and despite a certification scandal

Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up

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3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

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 'Live After 5' summer concert series celebrates music of Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac 

The 3 most common struggles in today's marriages, according to a therapist

ADHD goes to camp: A lesson in inclusivity

NC schools need $40 million to install carbon monoxide detectors

Macy's Big Home Sale: Reversible Down Alternative Comforter only $17.99 in ALL sizes, 3-Pc Comforter Sets in ALL sizes only $24.99 (reg. $80)

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Today's top Amazon Deals: Closet and Storage Organizer Bags 6 pk only $10.83 w/coupon (75% off!), Quick Dry Hair Towel Turbans 5 pk only $6.99, Puma Contender Backpack only $18.37 (48% off)

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