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President Joe Biden has told a key ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy if he cannot convince the public in the coming days that he is up for the job after a disastrous debate performance last week.

Biden told ally that he is weighing whether to continue in the race

>> NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> RIGHT NOW AT 11, THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT RDU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHERE IN A FEW HOURS AIR FORCE ONE WILL LAND WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN AND THE FIRST LADY ON BOARD. THIS COMES ON THE HEELS OF TONIGHT'S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE OF 2024, THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY ARE COMING TO RALEIGH FOR A FUNDRAISER TOMORROW. WE'LL HAVE A LIVE REPORT PREVIEWING THAT VISIT IN JUST A MOMENT. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M GERALD OWENS. WE BEGIN, THOUGH, WITH THIS HISTORIC DEBATE TONIGHT BETWEEN THE CURRENT PRESIDENT AND HIS PREDECESSOR, BOTH CANDIDATES PUSH THEIR POLICIES ON THE ECONOMY, INFLATION AND ABORTION. AT TIMES IT GOT PERSONAL. LET'S GET OVER TO BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WHO HAS BEEN MONITORING THE DEBATE ALL NIGHT WITH SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS. BRIAN. GERALD, YOU CAN JUDGE DEBATES ON STYLE AND SUBSTANCE AND RIGHT NOW WE'RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE SUBSTANCE OF WHAT THOSE MEN SAID. >> AND WE'RE GOING TO LOOK BACK TO OUR WRAL NEWS POLL THAT WE DID A FEW MONTHS AGO AND THE TOP ISSUES THAT YOU'RE MOST CONCERNED ABOUT, YOU TOLD US IN THAT POLL THAT THE ECONOMY AND IMMIGRATION WERE AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST. SO WE'RE GOING TO LOOK AND WHAT THE CANDIDATES SAID ABOUT THOSE ISSUES. THE VERY FIRST QUESTION OUT OF THE GATE TONIGHT WAS ABOUT INFLATION DURING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION. NOW WE'RE GOING TO START WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN'S ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION BECAUSE THEY ASKED HIM FIRST AND WE'RE GOING TO FOLLOW IT WITH THE FORMER PRESIDENT. DONALD TRUMP'S RESPONSE AND IN HIS ANSWER, THE PRESIDENT BIDEN TALKS ABOUT THE ECONOMY THAT HE INHERITED AFTER PRESIDENT TRUMP LEFT OFFICE. >> JONES AND PEYTON LE ROUGE TO 50%. HE'S TERRIBLE AND SHOW WHAT WE HAD TO DO TO TRY TO PUT THINGS BACK TOGETHER AGAIN, IT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE BEGIN. YOU DO. WE HAVE A LOT OF CREDIT TO THE ECONOMY. A LOT OF CREDIT TO THE MILITARY AND NO WARS IN SO MANY OTHER THINGS. EVERYTHING WAS ROCKIN GOOD. BUT THE THING WE NEVER GET THE CREDIT FOR AND WE SHOULD HAVE IS GETTING US OUT OF THAT COVID MASK. >> NOW, ALL DURING THE DEBATE, OUR PARTNERS AT POLITIFACT, WE'RE LIVE FACT CHECKING THOSE CANDIDATES CLAIMS AND IN PRESIDENT BIDEN'S ANSWER TO THE QUESTION ABOUT INFLATION, HE SAID THAT INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022 KEPT DRUG PRICES AND HIS ANSWER. HE SAID THAT IT KEPT AN INSULIN SHOT AT VERSUS $400. IF BIDEN FLUBBED THE NUMBER, THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT CAPS CAPS INSULIN AT $35 A MONTH FOR MEDICARE ENROLLEES. AND IT TURNS OUT THAT MOST MEDICARE ENROLL, AS ARE NOT PAYING $400 A MONTH THAT MORE LIKE $400 A YEAR. SO PUT POLITIFACT SAYS THAT CLAIM WAS HALF TRUE. NOW ON TO IMMIGRATION AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IN THE MIGRANT CRISIS. THAT WAS ALSO A BIG TOPIC AT TONIGHT'S DEBATE. THE CRISIS THAT IS AFFECTING MANY CITIES IN THE U.S. IN MANY BORDER STATES. THE MODERATORS ASKED PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR US. WE'RE GOING TO SHOW HIS RESPONSE FIRST. AND THEN PART OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP'S RESPONSE THE BIDEN ANSWERED AND IN HIS ANSWER, PRESIDENT BIDEN TOUTED HIS RECENT EXECUTIVE ACTION TO SUSPEND ASYLUM PROCESSING AT THE U.S. MEXICO BORDER. >> WHY DID SHE TRY AND CHANGE THE LAW? HAPPY HAVE CHANGED IN THE WAY THAT NOW HERE IN THE SITUATION WHERE 40% SURE PEOPLE COMING ACROSS THE BORDER ILLEGALLY AND THAT HE LEFT OFFICE ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE POURING IN. >> THIS GUY JUST LEFT IT OPEN AND HE DIDN'T NEED LEGISLATION BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE LEGISLATION. I SHOULD CLOSE THE BORDER WITH THE SAFEST BORDER IN HISTORY. >> NOW ABOUT THAT CLAIM OF THE SAFEST PORTER IN HISTORY. OUR PARTNERS AT POLITIFACT SAY THAT THAT WAS MOSTLY FALSE, THAT THE SPIKE IN MIGRANTS ACROSS THE U.S. MEXICO BORDER STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2020 AND THEN CLIMBED EVERY MONTH FROM THERE. THERE WERE A LOT OF CLAIMS MADE DURING THE DEBATE IN OUR MAIN STORY ON WRAL DOT COM AND ON THE WRAL NEWS APP, YOU SCROLL DOWN ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH. YOU'LL SEE

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The Durham Police Department arrested dozens of people as part of an operation targeting violent crime.



Dozens arrested in Durham, 11 guns seized in violent crime operation

24 people arrested in Durham, 11 guns seized in violent crime operation

To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their smaller cousins.

To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species

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Video shared with WRAL News shows massive flames burning at a Wilson gas station.



On cam: Massive flames as truck burns at Wilson gas station

On cam: Massive flames as vehicle burns at Wilson gas station

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 -- Amid signs of dysfunction and disarray, Chief Justice John Roberts reasserted his authority, while the influence of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito waned.

COLUMN: In volatile term, fractured Supreme Court remade America

In a Volatile Term, a Fractured Supreme Court Remade America

A church in Elizabeth City is waiting to hear back from State of North Carolina archaeologists on how to proceed after digging up potentially 300-year-old artifacts on its property.

Tree removal accidentally unearths centuries-old artifacts at North Carolina church

300-year-old artifacts unveiled at NC church playground

At 2:21 a.m., the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to a shooting at Rolling Meadow Woods Apartments on Boyd Court. When officers arrived, they found 21-year-old Quayshan Cherry with a gunshot wound.

21-year-old man in critical condition after shooting at Rocky Mount apartment complex

Rocky Mount police investigating shooting at apartment complex

The Solace Center at InterAct of Wake County provides sexual assault victims the care they need and offers a better alternative to going to the hospital for a rape kit.

'It's like walking into a home': Solace Center at InterAct offers better alternative to traditional ER rape kit testing

The Solace Center at InterAct of Wake County

Around 1:17 a.m., officers responded to a crash and car fire at 4516 Denfield St.

Driver leads Durham police on chase, attempts to hit officer with car, police say

Durham police investigating early morning crash on Denfield Street

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after killing at least 6 people in the southeast Caribbean

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The crash happened at Creedmoor Road and Durham Road in Raleigh, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

3 people hospitalized in head-on crash in Wake County

The crash happened at Creedmoor Road and Durham Road in Raleigh.

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WRAL viewers sent us photos from across the state of the Starlink satellite launch that lit up the North Carolina sky Wednesday morning.

Photos: SpaceX launch lights up NC sky Wednesday morning

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With the 4th of July just around the corner, North Carolina officials are raising awareness about the dangers of fireworks.

4th of July safety: NC officials warn of fireworks dangers, share safety tips

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Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.

Buried treasure: Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



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List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

Tickets are on sale for this year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which will return to Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre in November. 

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A pet sitter is under investigation in Houston after three dogs died and four others were hospitalized while in her care.


3 dogs dead, 4 injured in pet sitter's care

On cam: Massive fire burns at Wilson gas station

On cam: Massive flames as car burns at Wilson gas station

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Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit

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Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

Trump revels in legal and political wins while Biden's campaign reels from their debate

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When the weather doesn't cooperate for an outdoor day at the park, consider checking out one of these Raleigh indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks for your children.

Find family fun year-round at these Raleigh indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks

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Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

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Fact check: Is Donald Trump 'against mail in voting?'

Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

NC Capitol

With Kennedy off North Carolina's ballot for now, GOP congressmen demand documents from state elections officials

NC Sen. Jim Perry resigns. Kinston Republican served in leadership positions

Cooper signs new law targeting antisemitism, calls for 'a more welcoming' North Carolina

NC plan could forgive medical debt for some families 

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UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

Cities in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Cities, towns in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Budget, transparency, student safety: New Durham superintendent says he values community and trust

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

NC State alum Abby Lampe on a roll after second cheese rolling victory 

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Canes busy offseason, Bronny James and hot dog drama in the sports moments of the week

NHL Free Agency 2024: Hurricanes add defenseman whose dad played on 2006 Cup-winning team

Carolina Hurricanes release 2024-25 regular season schedule

Armando Bacot says he made $2 million-plus while at UNC through NIL

Lejeune selects Aaron Wells as its next head football coach

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4A championship MVP Caitlyn Jones commits to Wake Forest

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Hoggard 3-star OL Michael Gibbs commits to NC State

Understaffing, inexperienced employees, underreported escapes, worries about patient safety-- all concerns from two former high-ranking employees of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh.

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

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WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.

How to protect your car from a break-in

Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.

NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service

A man said his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April in North Hills while under the care of a valet service.

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A luxury truck stolen from a local valet! The disturbing allegations -- and WRAL 5 On Your Side details who is responsible when your car is stolen while under the care of a valet. Monday night at 6 on WRAL News.

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Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks whoâs liable and the disturbing allegations

The legislature advanced a new financing program Thursday that aims to make clean energy upgrades more accessible, including rooftop solar, energy efficient HVAC systems and LED lighting.

NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

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Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

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As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers donât get left behind

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

Judge sides with 16 states, putting on pause Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projects

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