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A worldwide technology outage is causing major problems in North Carolina and worldwide on Friday for airlines, banks, health care and media industries.

RDU, hospitals & businesses in NC feel impacts of global IT outage

<p>I-85-I-85 DELAY FREE AT THIS HOUR. &gt;&gt; BREAKING NEWS WE'RE FOLLOWING THIS MORNING. TECH DISRUPTIONS ARE HITTING AIRLINES AND BUSINESSES AROUND THE WORLD. WE HAVE TEAM COVERAGE FOR YOU ON THE WORLDWIDE IMPACT OF THIS OUTAGE. MICHELLE MACKONOCHIE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. WE START WITH WRAL'S MONICA CASEY, THOUGH SHE'S LIVE AT RDU WHERE PEOPLE ARE STRANDED OUT THE MONICA. &gt;&gt; YEAH, JEFF, WHAT WE KNOW RIGHT NOW IS THAT ACCORDING TO THE FAA, THERE IS A GROUND STOP IN PLACE FOR SEVERAL MAJOR AIRLINES. THOSE INCLUDE UNITED AMERICAN AND DELTA. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS LINE BEHIND ME. THESE PEOPLE WAITING TO DROP THEIR BAGS AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTER, MANY PEOPLE WAITING TO TALK TO AN AGENT ABOUT DELAYED OR CANCELED FLIGHTS. THE DEPARTURES BOARD OVER HERE IS SHOWING MANY DELAYED FLIGHTS. I SPOKE WITH A MAN WHO WAS HEADING HOME TO ATLANTA WITH A FLIGHT ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 5.30, THIS MORNING. HE WAS REBOOKED ON A FLIGHT FOR 08:00AM. TOMORROW. &gt;&gt; FRUSTRATED LITTLE UPTIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO GET BACK FOR MY KIDS PERFORMANCES TOMORROW THIS AFTERNOON. SO WELL, NOT TOO HAPPY ABOUT THIS. AND THAT. &gt;&gt; THE FAA SAYS THIS GROUND STOP IS DUE TO A COMMUNICATION ISSUE. WE KNOW ALLEGIANT AND INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES LIKE VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ARE ALSO IMPACTED BY THIS. WE ARE STILL WORKING TO LEARN HOW LONG THESE ISSUES COULD LAST AND HOW LONG PEOPLE WILL BE DELAYED GETTING TO THEIR NEXT DESTINATION &gt;&gt; AT RDU MONICA CASEY, WRAL, NEWS. &gt;&gt; AND HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER, WE'RE CONTINUING TO FOLLOW THIS OUTAGE. I'D IT OBVIOUSLY IS WORLDWIDE A CNBC POSTING THIS A COUPLE HOURS AGO SAYING MICROSOFT SAYS IT IS RESTORED SERVICES AFTER THE OUTAGE. BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SEE IT. STILL SEEING THAT BLUE SCREEN OF THE WEBSITE DOWN DETECTOR SHOWS OUTAGES AND SERVICES AT VISA ATT SECURITY AND AMAZON, AUSTRALIA. THEY'RE REPORTING AIRLINES BANKS AND MEDIA BROADCASTERS ARE BEING DISRUPTED. SOME NEW ZEALAND BANK SAYING THEY'RE ALSO OFFLINE RIGHT NOW. THE UK REPORTING AIRLINES RAILWAYS AND THEIR TELEVISION TELEVISION STATIONS. THEY'RE ALSO EXPERIENCING THESE DELAYS AIRPORT IN AMSTERDAM, GERMANY AND ITALY ALSO FEELING THE EFFECTS. I LOOKED ON X MICROSOFT, ABOUT AN HOUR AGO POSTED THIS. SAYING MULTIPLE SERVICES ARE CONTINUING TO SEE IMPROVEMENTS IN AVAILABILITY AS OUR MITIGATION ACTIONS PROGRESSED, MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND WITHIN THE ADMIN CENTER. SO THIS IS SOMETHING THEY'RE ACTIVELY TRYING TO FIX. BUT THIS IS A WORLDWIDE ISSUE RIGHT</p>

Global technology outage forces ground stop of airlines

Worldwide tech outage forces ground stop of airlines at RDU, around the world

Duke University Hospital

â ï¸Flash flood warning â ï¸ in effect for several counties, storms possible Friday through the weekend 

Flood advisory: July 19, 2024

A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

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Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

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Cyberattack on NC SBI network under investigation

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Who will pick NC State's next chancellor? Meet the search committee.

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Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next week

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Postino wine cafÃ© in Raleigh opening in Village District 

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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration.

Trump recounts assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here tonight' 

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There are a lot of events coming up this weekend, including some live music and several outdoor movies.

Weekend best bets: Outdoor movies, foodie fun

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Firefighters responded to a fire at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Wilson County on Thursday afternoon after lightning struck its steeple.

Lightning strikes church steeple, sparking major fire in Wilson County  

Firefighters respond to Wilson County church fire 

The scammers convinced a Raleigh woman to withdraw $15,000 from her bank account and deposit it in a Bitcoin ATM.

Raleigh woman warns others after experiencing Bitcoin ATM scam

The scammers convinced Pauline Miller to withdraw $15,000 from her bank account and deposit it in a Bitcoin ATM.

Food cart operators on Glenwood South are warning that their businesses are at risk.They say a city-mandated change to their operating hours has significantly cut their profits. 

'We're trying to make a living': Early closure ordinance slashes profits for Glenwood South food vendors

Glenwood food vendor sales hurt by city change to operating hours 

Duke Energy said a power line came down during last night's storm, which led to the outage.

Storms leave thousands without power overnight in the Triangle

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Woodson's retirement announcement comes after reports from WRAL 5 On Your Side revealed more than 210 people believe their cancer came from working or studying inside Poe Hall.

What NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson's retirement means for the future of Poe Hall

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A two-story home on Lasswade Drive in Moore County was destroyed by a fire Thursday night.

Fire destroys two-story house on Lasswade Drive in Moore County

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Whether you're looking for sports, seafood, history or family fun, North Carolina has a beach town to fit that need.

5 beach towns in North Carolina to suit any fancy

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A coach pushed an umpire during a Little League game in Wilson Monday night and the umpire responded by hitting the coach several times with his mask. The Wilson Parks and Rec director called the fight "unfortunate and honestly embarrassing."

Fight between coach, umpire ruins Little League game in Wilson

Adult fight at Little League game

A trio of topiary dinosaurs have popped up in downtown Raleigh. 


Dinosaur installations pop up in downtown Raleigh

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Here are five ideas for spending the day or weekend in the Wilmington area without going to the actual beach.

5 things to do in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach that don't involve the beach

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The video appears to show James Delao slamming a woman to the ground on June 23 in the Bridge View neighborhood in Carteret County.

'It is violence': Onslow County deputy fired after video showed him in fight with neighbors

Deputy fired after caught on camera throwing woman to ground at NC neighborhood in June

Several shark bites have been reported across the United States this year, including one off the coast of North Topsail Beach last month. 

Shark sightings surge this summer, raising concerns for beachgoers

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In a dramatic turn, many senior Biden officials now say he must drop out -- and soon.


President Biden's top officials call him to drop out of race

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Now is the time to get back-to-school vaccines

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Democrats focus on NC ahead of Democratic National Convention

Gov. Roy Cooper introduces Vice President Kamala Harris

1 dead from crane falling onto cars during rush hour traffic

Crane falls in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

'Asian Joy' mural in downtown Raleigh turns experiences into art

'Asian Joy' mural in downtown Raleigh turns prejudice into art

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Holly Springs sees water capacity increase as population grows

Fayetteville Fire Department responds to Sleepy Hollow Road mobile home fire

Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps

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Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows

Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds

Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end

Billy Strings among IBMA Bluegrass Music Award nominees

Bluegrass returns to Raleigh

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Disney on Ice announces NC stops this year

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'Live After 5' summer concert series pushes start time back due to heat

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

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Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

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Gov. Roy Cooper welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris to Fayetteville

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Fayetteville

Extra security measures being taken for VP Harris' visit to Fayetteville Thursday

Kamala Harris highlights military issues, health care, Project 2025 in return to North Carolina

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

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Fire alarm defects prompt 'fire watch' in Wake schools

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

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Parents demand accountability after years of violations at teen behavioral health hospital in Raleigh

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A year later, Durham is still sifting through cases of illegal dirt bike activity. Here's why

Clean energy batteries tied to toxic chemical pollution

Cellphone usage in schools is a concern for parents, teachers: Are cellphone bans the right move?

Parent group proposes cellphone ban at Wake public schools during school board meeting

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Two NC State swimmers stay teammates for Poland in the Olympics

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Adam Trusky named MVP as East beats West in boys soccer all-star game

West beats East in girls soccer all-star game for first time since 2015

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Cox Mill's Braylon Whitaker taken in 19th round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles 

State and local governments spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on studies, research projects, and consultants. However, not all of these projects pay off.

We spent how much on what? WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

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WRAL Investigates one of the most expensive city projects that went nowhere.

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Project 2025 outlines a massive overhaul of the federal government. Donald Trump and North Carolina Republicans are distancing themselves from the 922-page plan. Democrats in Raleigh are warning voters about it. 

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Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced a significant investment in North Carolina's water infrastructure. More than $253 million will be distributed to communities across the state to fund critical water and wastewater projects.

$30 million in funding will help Fayetteville filter out forever chemicals from drinking water

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People push for accountability at Holly Hill Hospital

Patients call for change after Holly Hill Hospital inspection records reveal violations

'Ticking time bomb': Mom criticizes care her son received at teen behavioral health hospital in Raleigh

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