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President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring it to keep the nation's largest food aid program running.

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

<p>THOSE SNAP CONTINGENCY FUNDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. LIVE IN RALEIGH, KIRSTEN CLARK, WRAL NEWS. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. KIRSTIN. NOW WRAL'S ASHLEY ROLE WILL EXPLAIN HOW YOU CAN FIND RESOURCES YOU NEED ON OUR WEBSITE. &gt;&gt; IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE OR IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO HELP, WE WANT TO MAKE THINGS AS EASY AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU. SO WE PUT IT ALL ONLINE AT WRAL DOT COM. I PULLED UP OUR WEBSITES. I'M GOING TO SCROLL DOWN UNTIL WE FIND THE ARTICLE WHERE TO FIND FOOD RESOURCES IN THE WAKE OF SNAP BENEFITS SUSPENSION. &gt;&gt; NOW WE'RE GOING TO SCROLL DOWN AND HERE'S WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO SEE EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED. WHAT TO DO. IF YOU HAVE SNAPPED OR OTHER NUTRITION BENEFITS. AND THEN WE'VE GOT A LIST OF ALL THE DIFFERENT FOOD BANKS IN THE AREA. YOU CLICK ON THAT AND IT'LL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THE RELEVANT WEBSITE. KEEP SCROLLING COMPANIES OFFERING HELP TO SNAP RECIPIENTS. INSTACART IS OFFERING CUSTOMERS WHO RECEIVE SNAP BENEFITS 50% OFF ON THEIR NEXT GROCERY ORDER. KEEP GOING DOWN. AND THESE ARE YOUR WAYS TO HELP. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU CAN FILL THE BOX AT APEX TOWN HALL. DONATE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED OR YOU CAN DONATE TO THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANGEL FUND AGAIN, ALL OF THIS IS</p>

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Durham police charged 52-year-old Patrick Daye with permitting a young child to use a dangerous firearm after a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself. Police said the boy is in critical condition, but is stable.

Man faces charges after police said a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself

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Research I'm presenting at this year's Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference reveals a concerning trend regarding tornadoes in recent landfalling tropical systems.

Ask the Meteorologist: What are some of the alarming trends in recent tropical systems and their tornadoes?

On Aug. 8, 2024, an EF3 tornado ripped through Lucama, tearing off the roof of Springfield Middle School.

The first round of the soccer state playoffs will be on Tuesday, November 4. The first round of the football state playoffs will be on Friday, November 7.

NCHSAA releases finalized playoff brackets for football, boys soccer

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Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company.

Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal

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The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office issued the Amber Alert Sunday afternoon for Neveah H Patton, 15, of Bakersville. At the time, they said she was last seen at 1 p.m. Saturday.


Amber Alert canceled: Missing NC teen found in Ohio

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WASHINGTON (AP) â One year after Donald Trump retook the White House and set into motion a dramatic expansion of executive power, the Republican president figures prominently in state and local elections being held Tuesday.

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Shaheem Stephenson, 20, is set to appear in Nash County court on Monday following a high-speed chase on I-95. Facing nearly a dozen charges, Stephenson remains jailed without bond.


Man accused of multi-county high speed chase expected in court

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WRAL's Breaking News Tracker was on the scene after a truck collided with an overpass on Peace Street in Raleigh on Sunday. The video shows that a part of the truck's roof was removed when it hit the bridge.


Peace Street reopens in Raleigh after truck collision with bridge

Flemeeja Brewer pleaded guilty to felony death by vehicle, driving while impaired and speeding 124 mph in a 45 mph zone.


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The twice-a-year clock change affects your circadian rhythm, sleep patterns and overall health.


How daylight saving time can impact your health

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SNAP benefits could be suspended for the first time in the food aid program's history because of the government shutdown. This could leave many without the much needed food and resources.


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Got a parking ticket? This town lets you pay it off with food donations

Scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences have found that what was believed to be a juvenile T.Rex skeleton is instead a distant relative, the first of its kind to be found in a full skeleton. Their work has also raised new questions about what is know about that popular predator.


Dino discovery: Distant T. Rex relative found in NC museum fossil

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At least 11 people have been sickened, including three who were hospitalized, with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online, federal health officials said Friday.

Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak

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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 haunted home decor to cute costumes, share your Halloween photos to see them on WRAL!

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Kristen Picot, the president of Durham-based CJF America, appeared in court on Thursday. CJF America is accused of not paying its employees. Picot did not answer WRAL Investigates' questions after her court appearance on Thursday.

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Kristen Picot (left), the president of Durham-based CJF America, appeared in court on Thursday. CJF America is accused of not paying its employees. Picot did not answer WRAL Investigates' questions after her court appearance on Thursday.

Another set of employees is suing CJF America, seeking unpaid wages and describing an understaffed, disorganized summer camp environment.

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The USDA told states last week that it wouldn't be using roughly $6 billion in federal contingency funds to keep the SNAP program running for November.

NC attorney general sues USDA over food stamp funding

Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the potential delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.



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