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RDU wasn't one of the airports targeted by FAA cuts. However, of the 40 proposed airport locations expected to see cuts, RDU serves 33 directly.


Weekend travelers brace for RDU delays, cancellations as FAA reductions have ripple effect

TO THE SON OF THE RADIO. ONE, A 1.5, HT 3. >> TODAY FLIGHTS ARE BEING CANCELED AT AIRPORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. AND THAT INCLUDES DESTINATIONS FOR PEOPLE FLYING OUT OF RDU WHERE YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE RIGHT NOW. WRAL'S KELSEY COFFEE IS INSIDE THE AIRPORT THIS MORNING. KELSEY FAA FLIGHT REDUCTIONS ARE ALREADY SHOWING UP ON THE BOARDS THERE THIS MORNING. YESTERDAY. BUT WE HAVE BEEN SEEING THESE NUMBERS UP BE PRETTY CONSISTENT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF HOURS. SO TO DELAYS AND 8 CANCELLATIONS HERE AT RDU. WE'RE GOING TO GIVE YOU A LIVE LOOK NOW AT THE TSA LINE. SO JUST TO BE CLEAR HERE, IT'S REALLY NORMAL TO SEE THE LINE BE PRETTY LONG BETWEEN 5 O'CLOCK AND 6 O'CLOCK. WHENEVER I WERE ON A FRIDAY OR BIG TRAVEL DAY. NOW THE FAA IS REDUCING FLIGHTS BY 10% AT 40 AIRPORTS. NATIONWIDE ARE READY. YOU IS NOT ONE OF THOSE AIRPORTS THAT WE ARE EXPECTING TO SEE SOME OF THOSE RIPPLE EFFECTS HERE TODAY. RDU HAS 33 DIRECT FLIGHTS TO AIRPORTS THAT ARE ON THE FAA IS LIST. >> WE SPOKE WITH A MAN WHOSE SON IS FLYING TO FORT LAUDERDALE FROM RDU. THEN HE'S TAKING A FLIGHT TO SAN DIEGO. >> WELL, AGAIN, THE CONCERN IS WHAT HAPPENS AS YOUR ROUTE. SO YOUR CONNECTING FLIGHT DELAYS AT THOSE CONNECTING PLACES DUE TO VOLUME AND DUE TO THE SHUTDOWN. THINGS ARE IMPACTING WHAT IS WHAT IS AT THE LIGHT AND WHERE MIGHT YOU? >> SO THAT'S A CONCERN FOR A LOT OF FOLKS. THEY'RE JUST GETTING STUCK SOMEWHERE. BUT FROM WHAT WE CAN TELL SO FAR BY ALL THE FOLKS HERE THAT ARE IN LINE, A LOT OF THEM HAVE DIRECT FLIGHTS. SO THEY ARE TOO CONCERNED ABOUT BEING IMPACTED. THAT WILL BE SURE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON ANY CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS THROUGHOUT THE MORNING. KELSEY COFFEE, WRAL, NEWS OF IT ALL TO YOU. IF YOU'RE FLYING SOMEWHERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, YOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT TO DO AND WHAT RIGHTS YOU HAVE IF YOUR FLIGHT GETS DELAYED OR CANCELED. >> IF YOU CAN AND NEED TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP. CONSIDER DOING IT. THAT'LL SAVE YOU A BIG HEADACHE. IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST FLY FOR CERTAIN OCCASION, MAYBE A WEDDING OR ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENT. THE CEO OF FRONTIER AIRLINES RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BUY A BACKUP FLIGHT THROUGH A DIFFERENT AIRLINE. THAT LEAVES AFTER YOUR FIRST FLIGHT AND THAT WAY, YOU'LL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE BACKUP. YOU CAN ALSO CONSIDER DRIVING OR TAKING A TRAIN WRAL'S 5 ON YOUR SIDE SPENT THE DAY YESTERDAY PRESSING EVERY AIRLINE THAT FLIES OUT OF RDU FOR CLEAR ANSWERS ON THEIR REFUND POLICIES SPECIFICALLY WHEN CANCELLATIONS OR DELAYS HAPPEN BECAUSE OF THESE CUTS. YOU CAN FIND THE RESPONSES AT WRAL DOT COM SLASH 5 ON YOUR

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Two Wake County schools are warning parents of staff shortages ahead of rumored walkout by teachers

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Patients demand refunds after dental office closes in Raleigh

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Cold case closure: 1968 murder victim identified using hair sample, DNA technology

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OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions

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DAK LAK, Vietnam (AP) â Typhoon Kalmaegi brought fierce winds and torrential rains to Vietnam on Friday, killing at least five people, flattening homes, blowing off roofs and uprooting trees. In the Philippines, where the storm left scores dead earlier in the week, survivors wept over the coffins of their loved ones and braced for another typhoon.

Typhoon Kalmaegi rampages across Vietnam as the Philippines prepares for a new storm

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) â A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million Thursday to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student, siding with her claims in a lawsuit that an ex-administrator ignored repeated warnings that the child had a gun.

A former teacher shot by student, 6, wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal

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According to arrest warrants, Aminata Diagne broke into four homes at a senior living community and stole a diamond ring from one home and about $44,090 worth of jewelry across the other three.


Knightdale woman stole, pawned over $50K worth of jewelry from mostly retirement homes, police say

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A lengthy meeting with the Wake County superintendent has left some parents upset about the school system's approach to safety.

Wake parents, superintendent clash over school safety comments

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Gigi Michelle James died at Mema's Playhouse in Fayetteville after slipping into a fenced-off pool.


Fayetteville mother demands tougher charges after daughter drowns at unlicensed day care

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A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, a decision that the administration promptly appealed.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

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The city of Durham has been collecting public input on the future of the site for months. The feedback shows a desire for more accessible and inclusive programming, emphasizing the need for low-cost or free events.

City leaders move forward with a plan to preserve and restore Durham Athletic Park

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.

Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

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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 2025 free meals and discounts

50 Years After Saigonâs Fall, âthe Wallâ Reflects and Collects a Nationâs Trauma

Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.


Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

Trivial Pursuit, Battleship and slime were the three winners out of 12 finalists to be inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy: The Strong National Museum of Play.

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.


Where to find food, resources in the wake of SNAP benefits suspension

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

Cleaning the kitchen may not be your favorite job, but Consumer Reports says buying products that work can keep you from wasting money on ones that don't.


Consumer Reports: Best cleaning products that really work

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WRAL and 5 On Your Side is partnering with the North Carolina Society of Enrolled Agents to connect people with federally licensed tax professionals that can answer their questions about filing taxes.


Tax Pros on Call: Get your tax filing questions answered

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Weight loss drug Wegovy is manufactured right here at Novo Nordisk in Clayton for people wanting to lose weight and treat diabetes and chronic illness.

President Trump announces deal to slash weight loss drugs prices, expand coverage

Knightdale woman arrested, charged with stealing over $50K worth of jewelry from assisted living facility

Flights are already canceled ahead of Friday's FAA flight cuts

Two schools in Wake County bracing for possible teacher call-outs on Friday & Monday

NC State study finds Wilmington residents carried high levels of little-known PFAS in their blood for years

Patients demand refunds after Raleigh dental business closes

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Stein orders NC lawmakers back into session to address Medicaid funding shortfalls

DMV boss tells NC lawmakers wait times are down, but key funding is running low

RDU officials take wait-and-see approach with shutdown-induced flight cuts

Fans invited to help name new CPL team that will bring Australian players to Five County Stadium

Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say

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Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers

Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use force

Autumn events continue this weekend in the Triangle. There is fun for the whole family, as well as adult exclusive fun. Here's our top picks to add to your weekend plans.


Weekend Best Bets: NC Comicon, fall festivals

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100+ events in NC to enjoy this November

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Events planned in the Triangle to observe Veteran's Day

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Fact check: Has overall inflation eased under Donald Trump?

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Fact-checking Trump's '60 Minutes' interview on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE

Fact check: Paul calls out Trump's drug boat strikes, citing Coast Guard statistics

Fact check: Does a new Canadian ad 'misrepresent' Reagan's remarks on US tariffs?

Fact check: Democrats claim Leavitt said White House ballroom is Trump's 'main priority'

Gov. Josh Stein calls NC lawmakers back to address Medicaid shortfall

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How the NCDMV is lowering wait times, making improvements

Four Wake County towns elect new mayors for 2026

Wake County Republicans wiped out in 2025 elections as Democrats strengthen in suburbs

Former NC lawmaker released weeks after being jailed on child sex offenses

Wake schools to start training for new security protocols

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More NC students taking and passing AP exams than ever, new data shows

Wake schools plans training on new safety method replacing 'code red'

Wake schools plans survey of high school students on school safety and security

Will NC teachers walk out? Anonymous post calls for it, others discourage it

High-speed pursuit policies in the Triangle: How municipal borders impact law enforcement decisions

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Which intersections in Durham County have the most crashes? WRAL Investigates got the data

Duke study reveals alarming effects of flavored e-cigarettes on pregnancy and fetal health

New Duke Health program supports young breast cancer patients as diagnoses climb

NC school background checks vary, leave loopholes to hire convicted criminals

College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent

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Ehlers scores winner early in 2nd period as Hurricanes top Wild 4-3

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

One win from bowl eligibility: Darian Mensah looks to carry Duke's hot stretch into UConn

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Boys Soccer 2nd Round Playoff Scores

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Robbie Reeves' hat trick leads (4) Grimsley past (13) Ballantyne Ridge in extra time

(2) Lake Norman races past (15) North Mecklenburg, advances to third round

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The Starting 22: Best players from Week 11 of the North Carolina high school football season

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.

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The district presented its plan to the school board on Tuesday during an afternoon work session, but the board isn't scheduled to vote on it until Nov. 18 at the earliest.

State budget stalemate impacts Wake County teacher pay raises

An analysis of NCDOT crash data from Jan. 1 to July 31 reveals that the intersection of I-40 and NC Highway 55 is the most dangerous in Durham County, with 28 crashes.

WRAL Investigates Durham's most crash-prone intersections

Japan is already North Carolina's top international business partner. State leaders believe there's still more to be done to convince Asian companies to build factories in the Tar Heel state.

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Gov. Josh Stein spoke Thursday at the Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh.

Wake school board talks budget changes, but not raises, as state budget remains overdue

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A legendary piano player's piano now sits in Raleigh. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the connection between an influential Polish man and the Triangle.

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NC Attorney General warns about food drive scams

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Wake's worst intersection has seen 44 crashes so far this year

These intersections have the most crashes in Wake County: What improvements are being made?

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Airlines rush to prepare for federal reductions in flights

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

Don't Waste Your Money: Saving on groceries with discount apps

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Why experts say this year's Halloween could be more dangerous than last year

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

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Top Amazon Deals: Hanes Men's Hoodie only $8.73 (66% off), LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Wild Animals Set only $7.59 (42% off), Stanley IceFlow Water Bottle only $16.45 (53% off)

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