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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) â Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the countryâs foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the countryâs northwest, state media reported.

Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site

IN THE WRAL TRAFFIC CENTER. >> WE'RE BREAKING NEWS WE'RE FOLLOWING IRAN'S PRESIDENT IS CONFIRMED DEAD. RESCUE CREWS WHO ARRIVED AT THE SITE OF A HELICOPTER CRASH HOURS AGO SAY THEY FOUND NO SURVIVORS. DRONE FOOTAGE SHARED BY IRAN. STATE MEDIA SHOWS THE WRECKAGE ON A REMOTE HILLSIDE. CREWS ARRIVED THERE EARLY THIS MORNING AFTER BATTLING DIFFICULT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TO RAIN ALONG WITH PRESIDENT ABRAHAM ARE IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER AND 7 OTHER PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD THAT HELICOPTER YOU SEE WAS A HARD-LINER WHO HAD BEEN SEEN AS A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR TO IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER, AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI. AND IF I DO WANT TO BRING PEOPLE'S ATTENTION TO THE DEBRIS ALIVE CENTER, GOOD MORNING, CHRIS LOVINGOOD HERE. JUST TO SHOW YOU THAT LEBANON HAS BEGUN 3 DAYS OF NATIONAL MOURNING OVER THE DEATHS OF IRAN AND IRAN'S PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER THERE. YOU'LL JUST SEE THAT'S JUST THE TAX THERE FROM THE JURA SUMP LOAD THE JERUSALEM POST. AND THIS IS THAT PHOTO AGAIN OF PRESIDENT HE'S A CHAIR INTO THE BLACK SASHES PHOTO NEXT TO IT. BUT IN ADDITION OF PEOPLE WHO ARE MOURNING THE PRESIDENT'S DEATH. >> I SHOULD ALSO NOTE THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE CELEBRATING AS WELL. THIS IS FROM IRAN INTERNATIONAL NEWS AGENCY IN IRAN. BUT THE ENGLISH SPEAKING PORTION OF THE BASE IN DC AND YOU'LL SEE THAT RIGHT HERE IN THE CELEBRATION. THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT ARE ACTUALLY FIRING OFF FIREWORKS IN CELEBRATION OF THIS. I'VE SEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS AND SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS SAYING THAT THE PEOPLE ARE CELEBRATING ONLY REPRESENT A SMALL AMOUNT OF IT. BUT AGAIN, THIS IS JUST WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ON LINE. BUT JUST TO SHOW YOU THAT JUXTAPOSITION BETWEEN AFTER THAT PRESIDENT DYING AND THEIR PEOPLE

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 7 others killed in helicopter crash

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Patchy fog may impact Monday morning commute, 80-degree temps on tap this afternoon

Cloud cover Monday

22-year-old shot to death near Western Blvd., second person shot only a few blocks away

Shooting scene on Sherman Avenue in Raleigh

Hundreds of abandoned, storm-ravaged boats float along the NC coast

A dozen abandoned boats pulled from the NC coastal waters

'Budgets are tight': Wake Co. residents to voice opinions on proposed budget on Monday

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Ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse to be refloated and moved

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Three children shot, one killed, in shooting at Caswell County home, sheriff says

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WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (AP) â Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospitalâs emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospitalâs sign is worn down from flapping in the wind. The hospital doors are locked, many in this county of 22,000 fear permanently.

After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians

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NEW YORK (AP) â Donald Trump's hush money trial is heading into the final stretch, with prosecutors' last and star witness back on the stand Monday for more grilling before the former president's lawyers get their chance to put on a case.

Michael Cohen to face more grilling as Trump's hush money trial enters its final stretch

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The efforts to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at North Carolina's public universities come amid a broader backlash in conservative circles against affirmative action and other more recent racial justice reforms that passed after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs

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LONDON (AP) â WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faced a hearing Monday in the High Court in London that could end with him being sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges, or could provide him another chance to appeal his extradition.

London court to decide whether WikiLeaks founder Assange is extradited to the US

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A dashcam video showing a Morrisville police officer springing into action to rescue a driver from a speeding train is going viral on social media.

On cam: Police officer helps driver off deadly tracks seconds before a train speeds past

VIDEO: NC police officer helps driver off tracks seconds before train speeds past

According to BrainTumor.org, those diagnosed with Glioblastoma have an average survival rate of only 6.9%, with the length of survival estimated to be less than a year. One local patient is beating the odds, and still going strong.

Winston-Salem father beats 'Glioblastoma' Stage 4 brain cancer twice

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Eduardo Garcia has been charged with misdemeanor death and careless and reckless driving.

Fatal crash: 21-year-old passenger ejected from Jeep on I-85 in Durham County, driver charged

Police car crime scene night

VAN HORN, Texas (AP) â Ed Dwight, Americaâs first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezosâ rocket company on Sunday.

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

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A person was hurt on Sunday morning after crashing into a large tree that fell across a road in Moore County.

Elderly man crashes into fallen tree in Moore County

Despite announcements from organizers that Monica would be headlining the event, Monica shared on social media that she will not be in attendance -- and that she was never even booked.

Monica, Durham BimbÃ© Festival headliner, says she was never contacted about festival

Headliner of BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

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Fans can now register for a chance to buy tickets for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.

Fans can register for a chance to buy tickets for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

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Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.

Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits

Hurricane Florence was one of the worst hurricanes in NC history.

FORT COLLINS, Colorado (AP) â Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

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The annual Space-out competition finds who's best at zoning out for 90 minutes without falling asleep, checking their phone or talking.

South Koreans compete to see who's best at doing absolutely nothing

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The Durham Police Department's newest employee has four legs and a tail.



Siren the therapy dog joins Durham Police Department

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Starting on Monday, Wake County residents can voice their opinions on the the proposed county budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The hearings come as the school system is asking for significantly more money.

Wake County commissioners to hold first public hearings on budget on Monday

Protect your kids online: Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event Monday

Man seriously injured in head-on motorcycle crash on NC 690 in Moore County

Motorcycle rider airlifted to hospital after head-on crash on NC 690 in Moore County

$80,000 worth of stolen LEGOs recovered, two men arrested

Stolen LEGO sets recovered by police

2024 Memorial Day Click it or Ticket campaign begins on Monday

Winston-Salem man beats stage 4 brain cancer twice

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Deputies accuse Lenoir County woman of stabbing man in the neck

Woman shot, killed by police after shooting at them in Gastonia

Raleigh car shop partners with police, AAA to raise awareness on catalytic converter thefts

Warrant: 13-year-old boy beaten to death with piece of wood, handgun

Biden appeals to Black voters and says he's working toward an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza during Morehouse commencement

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Trapped cargo ship Dali will refloat to Baltimore Monday at high tide

Chicago teen earns doctoral degree at age 17

San Diego deputy who pleaded guilty to manslaughter now faces federal charges

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid

The Got To Be NC Festival kicked off Friday with a special announcement from the state's agriculture commissioner.


Got To Be NC Festival kicks off with $111 billion economic announcement

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Foodie News: Locals Seafood holds grand opening

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Bowl, dine and craft at new restaurant at Raleigh Iron Works

Mexican creamed corn at Jaguar Bolera 

BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival headliner Monica unable to perform due to booking error 

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Artsplosure to take over downtown Raleigh this weekend, rain could dampen event

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

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Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

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Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 16

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The Wrap: NC mask ban debate, AI porn, video gambling 

North Carolina bettors lost more than $100M on sports wagering in April

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Saving the bees, tracking mosquitos and attacking cancer: NCInnovation approves first round of grants

Study highlights segregation impacting NC schools 70 years after Brown v. Board

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Durham Public Schools emplyees call for more money in county budget

University of North Carolina School of the Arts settles lawsuit for sexual misconduct allegations

NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine's University after missed paychecks

Signs of Alzheimer's were everywhere. Then his brain improved

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How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

A year later, impact from NC's 12-week abortion ban coming into focus

Here to stay: Canes sign Brind'Amour to multi-year extension

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Joey Logano dominates All-Star Race, takes home $1 million prize at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals

Start times for the 3rd round of the NCHSAA girls soccer state playoffs

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Boys tennis dual-team state championship schedule set for Monday in Burlington

Predicting who might win the outdoor track & field championships -- and those who could challenge

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The total cost to repair the damage, replace lost belongings and for a place to stay while repairs were being made totaled more than $160,000 for one Raleigh family.

Raleigh families describe exasperation in dealing with homes flooded by sewage

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

State lawmakers are pushing to roll back landmark juvenile justice reforms, called the Raise The Age law, that passed with broad bipartisan support several years ago.

NC bill moves to reverse juvenile justice reforms

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety.

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Since 2018, there has been an almost 140% increase in cyclists dying along roadways all over North Carolina

Bicyclists ride in silence to remember 43 people who died on NC roads

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. In 2022, 24 people were killed in pursuits in North Carolina -- half of whom were uninvolved bystanders. 

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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Judge grants NC State's appeal to block outside access to Poe Hall

On WRAL at 6: Sewage spread across the living room: Local family left paying after Raleigh maintenance backfired

Grocery prices flat, overall inflation still high compared to pre-pandemic levels

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Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

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Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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Tom Snyder: Entrepreneurial spirit, experience gives Triangle an edge in AI economy

Donald Thompson: Cut through AI noise with authentic, inclusive marketing

UAWâs push to unionize factories in South faces latest test in vote at 2 Mercedes plants in Alabama

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China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90

John Krasinskiâs âIFâ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

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Raleigh girls say man made threats, exposed himself to them while they played Roblox

Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event for parents

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