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Retired Durham firefighter Frank DeLucia was among five people killed in a murder-suicide over the weekend in New York.

Retired Durham firefighter among five killed in NY murder-suicide

NEWS TRACKER. THE VICTIM HAS NON LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. >> A RETIRED DURHAM FIREFIGHTER HAS BEEN KILLED IN A HORRIFIC MURDER SUICIDE IN NEW YORK STATE. POLICE SAY HIS BROTHER PULLED THE TRIGGER AFTER A FAMILY DISPUTE OVER THEIR MOTHER'S WILL. THAT'S THE ROADS HERE IN THE STUDIO WITH US WITH THIS FAMILY TRAGEDY. ACTUALLY, GUYS, THE POLICE COMMISSIONER IN NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK SAYS THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST HORRIFIC SCENES HE HAS EVER SEEN. POLICE SAY RETIRED DURHAM FIREFIGHTER DRANK FRANK DE LUCIA WAS AMONG THE 4 FAMILY MEMBERS FOUND DEAD INSIDE A LONG ISLAND HOME. >> HE WAS THE BROTHER OF THE SHOOTER, ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE SHOOTING HAPPENED DAYS AFTER THE FAMILY LAID THEIR MOTHER TO REST. POLICE SAY THE SHOOTER BELIEVED HE WAS GOING TO BE CUT OUT OF THE FAMILY WILL AND LEFT WITHOUT A PLACE TO GO. >> BECAUSE OF THAT PERCEPTION. HE DECIDED THAT DAY TO GET INTO A LOADED MOSSBERG SHOTGUN. 12 GAUGE. APPROACHED THEM IN THE REAR AREA, THE HOUSE AND FROM THE KITCHEN FIRED 12 SHOTS STRIKING ALL 4 OF THEM. MULTIPLE TIMES. >> JUST AWFUL. THEY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF DURHAM POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT DILUTION WAS AN

Retired Durham firefighter killed in murder-suicide stemming from family will

Residents concerned after NC couple says children's book sparked car fire

Children's book sparks fire in van in western NC

One person injured after small plane lands on Triad interstate and crashes with vehicle

Plane lands on Triad interstate

Driver charged & hospitalized after crashing into Orange County school bus

Orange County school bus crash

Smothering heat continues through Thursday; multiple heat advisories issued

Heat Advisory for Thursday, August 29

UNC student to become youngest woman to cross space boundary on Blue Origin

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Downtown Raleigh plan aims to reinvigorate center city, create connections to Dix Park, NC State

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The request comes days after Kennedy suspended his presidential bid and endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump. Officials are scheduled to vote on the request Thursday. 

We The People Party asks NC to remove presidential nominee RFK Jr. from ballots

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will make his first stop in Raleigh as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee.  But it will not be a public event. 

Dem VP candidate Tim Walz comes to Triangle for private fundraiser

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A man has pleaded guilty in the 2022 stabbing death of a Durham nurse.




Man pleads guilty in 2022 stabbing of Durham nurse, gets 24 years in prison 

James Gomes, 47, is facing a first-degree murder charge.

Sanderson High School in Raleigh dismissed students early, at 11:30 a.m. Additionally, Wakefield Middle School dismissed students at 12:30 p.m. because there was no air conditioning in the building. 

Two Raleigh schools dismiss early Wednesday due to air conditioning problems

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According to firefighters, no one was injured, but two adults and three children were displaced from a townhome between two apartments.

Family of five safe after fire breaks out at Durham townhome

Fire at Stadium Drive in Durham

The State Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 1:05 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Ridgecrest Drive and involved one car.

1-year-old boy hit by car in Franklin County, authorities say

65% of North Carolina counties have suffered agricultural losses from extreme weather. The effects are being felt in Wilson County, where Tropical Storm Debby exacerbated an already dire situation.

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

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The condition of the victim is currently unknown, and deputies said the investigation is ongoing.

Road rage incident ends in shooting, Franklin Co. deputies say

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New York (CNN) -- Yelp filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google on Wednesday, alleging Google used its monopoly to dominate local search and advertising markets.

Yelp sues Google, alleging a search engine monopoly that promotes its own reviews

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Robert Morales Vergara said he dropped out after losing the endorsement of the Wake County GOP.

Wake school board candidate drops out, endorses an opponent

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Fall is not here yet, but one of the biggest fall flavors is already here - pumpkin spice. The cultural phenomenon has returned even earlier than year's past. Here's a look at how pumpkin spice became the flavor of fall and where to find the best variations of it. 



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In the United States, the networks of NBC are the home of the Paralympic Games in 2024. All 22 events will be available to stream on Peacock, with select events broadcast on NBC, USA and CNBC.

How to watch the 2024 Paralympic Games

Paralympic Trials: Long, Weggemann star in 200m IM

WRAL reporters and anchors share school portraits and adorable first day of school pictures from their childhood.

WRAL reporters share their childhood school photos

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A local mom says she's made simple changes to make cheaper, healthier, and more eco-friendly school lunches for her son. 

Sustainable school lunches: ways to reduce costs, waste & chemical exposure for kids

Mom preparing eco-friendly school lunch with son

Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. One expert estimates that 50,000 K-12 schools were constructed with materials containing PCBs.

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals called PCBs

More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs

Torrey Dixon faces one count of indecent exposure and two counts of being intoxicated and disruptive.

NC special deputy attorney general exposed himself to traffic on Glenwood Avenue, arrest warrant says

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A family of five is safe Wednesday night after a fire broke out at a townhome in Durham.

Crews battle apartment fire on Stadium Drive in Durham

Small plane makes emergency landing on I-840 near Greensboro

In Depth with Dan: Examining 'no tax on tips' policies and the growth of tipping culture

People eating outside, maskless downtown Raleigh. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Fresh eyes bring renewed attention to 30-year-old cold case

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Several Wake County schools dismiss students early due to AC issues

5401 North resident in Raleigh stops potential porch pirate

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Up to 3,000 people expected to attend Flagstock 2024 party for UNC flag defenders

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Fayetteville asking public for best ways to improve pedestrian safety

Caught on camera: Raleigh resident thwarts potential porch pirate

West Nile virus is in North Carolina: Here's what you need to know

Ex-politician convicted in 2022 killing of Vegas reporter, jury sets sentence at 20 years to life

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2 men from Europe charged with 'swatting' plot targeting former US president and members of Congress

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan

Parental stress named a public health issue, Surgeon General says

Boar's Head recall: 2 deaths in South Carolina among 8 linked to listeria outbreak

The show, which runs Sept. 3 to 8, is a hilarious whodunit set at the Boddy Manor. The 1985 cult classic film was based on the popular board game. 

DPAC kicks off Broadway season with 'Clue'

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'I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success 

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New social district opens at The Streets at Southpoint

New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

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Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

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North Carolinians are worried about political violence, extremism and a stolen election, new poll shows

NC Gov Roy Cooper cagey about political future after spotlight at DNC

Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials

Top North Carolina high school quarterback sues over state's NIL restrictions

Thousands expected to attend 'epic rager' for UNC fraternity members who protected US flag

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Dash cam video shows school bus in no-passing zone drifting off road

'Very unsafe': School bus in Johnston County caught on cam drifting off road to pass tractor in non-passing lane

Half of Wake schools' HVAC jobs are vacant, ahead of upcoming heat wave

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After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

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More than 240 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

Emails highlight communication breakdown between Durham police and DA's Office over dirt bike offenses

South Carolina commit Taeshawn Alston putting Vance County football on the map 

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NC State starts 2024 season Thursday night in primetime against Western Carolina

UNC aiming for strong start to 2024 season in Minnesota

Duke football kicks off season against Elon with new head coach, new QB

Panthers cut receiver Terrace Marshall; See who made initial roster

Refocused, new-look No. 25 Hickory Ridge handles Cuthbertson boys soccer

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Florida State is the first to offer Seventy-First's 6'5, 320-lb sophomore DL John Archer

Clayton DL Keshawn Stancil adds offers from Georgia, ECU, & UNC

No. 6 Reagan volleyball opens league play with sweep of East Forsyth

See the football players from North Carolina who made an initial NFL 53-man roster

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

In recent years, WRAL Investigates has reported on Bull City United employees being charged with gun and drug offenses and, most recently, with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bull City United under review by Durham County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage, saying its software enabled landlords to collude to raise rents across the United States.

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

North Carolina's Covid-era shutdowns have been gone for years, but a lawsuit over their constitutionality could inform how the state government will be allowed to handle future pandemics or other emergencies.

Lawsuit against Cooper's pandemic-era shutdown rules can proceed, NC Supreme Court rules

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How much does your county spend on education? WRAL Investigates which counties are prioritizing your children.

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

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Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

How cash back fees at checkout impact the consumer

5 On Your Side: Used car ratings    

Consumer Reports ranks the best used car brands

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Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

Steering issues, brakes that don't work: School bus safety inspections have mixed results

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New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

Questions about the safety of Teslaâs âFull Self-Drivingâ system are growing

RTP startup wins FDA designation for rare eye disease treatment

Tom Snyder: Spectrum request could be difference between monopoly, innovation

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Questions about the safety of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system are growing

Nvidia stock slips even after earnings top Wall Street estimates and demand for AI chips surge

Telegram CEO Durov faces preliminary charges in France of allowing crime on messaging app

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Tackle new school year worries with routine 

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Dozens of delays impacting bus routes on first day of school for Wake County students

Back-to-school: Wake County Schools deals with several bus delays on first day of school

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