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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

Tracking high-speed chases: WRAL covers 4 chases in 4 days, one deadly 

Car involved in high-speed chase in Johnston County

Nearly $145,000 found in air vents at home of Raleigh firefighter, wife charged with drug trafficking in Glenwood South

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

FAA investigating after a hot air balloon crashed into power lines, injuring 3 people

FAA investigates hot air balloon crash, 3 people injured

President Biden's brother, son's widow among witnesses expected at Hunter Biden's federal gun trial

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Hot, humid Tuesday on tap with chance for afternoon showersâï¸

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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 NC school kids?

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Donald Trump

Extreme heat has gotten so extreme that red is no longer the hottest color on weather maps.

Raleigh's hot: AI mapping helps plan for growth amid climate change

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Locally bakery Captain Cookie & the Milk Man will be opening its second location in Raleigh this fall. 



Captain Cookie & The Milk Man to open second Raleigh location

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The report released on Monday shows a gold insulation sealant found in the HVAC ducts is the primary source of the PCBs.

NC State says insulation is source of PCBs in Poe Hall

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

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

A Winston-Salem hairdresser said a longtime client saved her life.



Client saves Winston-Salem hairdresser having stroke

A state trooper was chasing a car when it drove off the road, hitting a pole. Duke Energy is working to restore power but said it won't be back and running until late Tuesday afternoon.

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

Hundreds without power after chase ends in crash near Knightdale

A Cumberland County jury has awarded Love Ingram's mother $3 million. Her mother said all the money in the world won't bring her back.

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

Fayetteville crash kills 10-year-old girl

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

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

Father and daughter killed in murder-suicide at Chapel Hill apartment

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In conjunction with Transfer Co. Food Hall and the Live Like Jenesis Project, the event will include a panel discussion with local leaders about the importance of secure firearm storage.

Transfer Co. Food Hall to host free screening of WRAL Documentary 'Unsafe: North Carolina Kids Dying' Tuesday

Transfer Co. Food Hall to host free screening of WRAL Documentary 'Unsafe: North Carolina Kids Dying,' live panel discussion Tuesday 

New York (CNN) -- Coke is still the top soda in America. But the runner up spot, long held by Pepsi, now belongs to Dr Pepper.

Dr Pepper just passed Pepsi as the second biggest soda brand

Dr. Pepper just passed Pepsi as the second biggest soda brand

Anderson Clayton, chair of the state Democratic Party, said: "Justice Paul Newby is out here removing judges who were elected to their positions by the voters of North Carolina!!!"

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

NCDP chair Anderson Clayton on WRAL's "On The Record"

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.

"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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Michelle Rosoff's 17-year-old daughter, Rachel, died in 2016 while working as a lifeguard at a local pool.



WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

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Amy Shoemaker had a stroke while washing a volunteer firefighter's hair at her salon, and he knew exactly what to do next.

16-year-old accused in deadly sleepover stabbing

On cam: Woman jumps from car to escape kidnapping

Grayson Murray remembered for sports, family, faith

Memorial service held for Raleigh pro golfer Grayson Murray. Tap to watch live

Man found dead at Cumberland County car wash

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

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Durham police ask for public's help finding man suspected of exposing himself in parking lot

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

Man killed in shooting on Fayetteville Street in Durham

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

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

Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?

Fauci pushes back partisan attacks in fiery House hearing over COVID origins and controversies

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

Charcuterie boards, holiday ornaments and locally made pottery are among the unique items you can find at this year's official gift shop for the 124th U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst No. 2.

Ornaments, charcuterie boards: The most unique items to be found at the US Open at Pinehurst gift shop

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Raleigh to hold July 4th fireworks at Dix Park

Dorothea Dix Park hosts fireworks show on Independence Day

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

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Sandhills escape: A perfect day trip itinerary for Southern Pines

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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?

Cornel West, RFK Jr. submit signatures to get on NC ballot

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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

Wake commissioners approve 9% increase in school funding

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

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

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

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

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

5 On Your Side gets fence fix fast

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?

Chapel Hill Regional: UNC holds off LSU 4-3, advances to Super Regional

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

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with an injured right knee

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

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

Facebook: Privacy setting

Scorching summer heat! WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell and WRAL Climate Reporter Liz McLaughlin are teaming up to track rising highs and dangerous heat. Plus, how city planners and local officials are fighting to keep our cities cool.

Scorching summer heat! âï¸ WRAL tracks trends behind rising highs and dangerous heat

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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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Five Guys, Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill and Moe's Southwest Grill 

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Consumer Reports top rated bug sprays for the summer

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

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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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Paradise Lost: peeing in the pool 

Copy of Funeral planned for Tyler, Susie and Miles Campbell, family killed in Memorial Day crash

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 

Top Amazon Deals: Summer Bridge Activities workbooks start at $8.60, Large Closet Organizer Bags 6 pk only $15.58 w/coupon (reg. $44.99), Magnetic Bookmarks 15 Pc Set only $3.99 (60% off)

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Domino's Pizza: 50% off pizzas online June 3-9

Walmart Deals: Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Lights only $16.99 (reg. $39.99), Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo only $99.99 w/coupon (reg. $359.99), WiFi HD Portable Video Outdoor Movie Projector only $52.99

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for June

Tar Heel Traveler: Glass blowing studio

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