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Major and small cities across North Carolina are joining a "nationwide day of defiance" against President Donald Trump, coinciding with the President's birthday, the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Army and Flag Day on June 14.


The Latest: Large crowd in Cary as Saturday "No Kings" protests begin

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Iran confirmed Friday evening local time that it had fired "hundreds of various ballistic missiles" towards Israel.

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One of the largest male great white sharks ever recorded in the northwest Atlantic has made a splash near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.


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More than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall to honor the Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday, which happens to be President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

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A woman is in critical condition after getting shot Friday night in Durham, police said.

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Durham police responded Friday night to East Main Street near Angier Avenue.

Five people were rescued after their boat in the Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament caught fire on Friday morning.



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An unexpected visitor in Apex has left residents puzzled as a large red Angus bull was found roaming a neighborhood.

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A coronavirus researcher at UNC who's attracted national attention is now being investigated by Republican state lawmakers.

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Mebane police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday at a home on Bateman Place.

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Jake Knapp is the first North Carolina player to win the College Baseball Foundation's National Pitcher of the Year award.

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An internal investigation into former Raleigh police officer Kyle Epps reveals allegations of illegal searches of individuals and vehicles, according to a court motion filed Tuesday.


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Protesters gathered in cities and towns across the country on Flag Day

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Celebrate the dads and father figures in your life on Sunday, June 15 with these Father's Day deals including gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!  

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Summer programs and camps are still available at a variety of places in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas.


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This isn't your typical "gift guide" because these gifts are more about making memories rather than buying something he'll forget about five years from now.

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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.

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

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From kayaking to giant robots, we have some fun ideas for dad to enjoy this Father's Day in the Raleigh area.


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A decommissioned pumper truck from the Emerald Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is getting read for a second life half a world away in Malawi, Africa. 

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Halifax County deputy indicted for shooting man in Scotland Neck

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Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area including Boatman Spirits Co. in Seaboard Station in Raleigh, which opens Friday, June 13.


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Gov. Stein signs bills, including one that changes how state pension fund is managed

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