Consumer Reports tests dozens of sunscreens every year to determine which ones provide the best protection against sunburn and skin cancer. 

Revealing the best sunscreens for sun protection and affordability

What the different terms on sunscreen bottles mean 

Duke Energy is transitioning away from coal. It means power bills are becoming more expensive.

Duke Energy hoping emerging tech research benefits customers

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Pick up a bottle of Dawn dish soap for only 49 cents at Harris Teeter with the new coupon!

Dawn dish soap, 8 oz., is on sale for .99 at Harris Teeter through at least August 1.

Use the new .25/1 coupon from the July 30 P&G insert in the paper.

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Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to treat bars differently from restaurants for Covid-19 lockdowns lacked scientific evidence, the NC Court of Appeals ruled, and improperly deprived the bar owners of their constitutionally guaranteed opportunity to make a living.

Did Cooper's Covid lockdowns violate the NC Constitution? Court of Appeals says yes, and no

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Dorian Thomas is charged with the March 17 murder of Emily Christine Steinhoff, 44, who had accompanied her sister to Thomas' home for a custody exchange. 

Warrants: Murder suspect recorded video as he shot his child's aunt

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A video going viral on social media appears to show former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn sitting along a highway after a crash involving a Florida State Trooper.

Ex-U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn accused of rear-ending Florida trooper with Mercedes: reports

A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to stop carjacking in Lumberton

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Get ready for another 'summer-like' day Tuesday, with temps in the 80s and rumbles of thunder during the evening commute.

Showers and storms could rumble through Tuesday evening

Rain chances, Tuesday, April 16

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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Videos

Former Duke head football coach Steve Sloan has passed away at the age of 79.

Former Duke head coach Steve Sloan dies at age 79

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From the ancient stadium in Olympia, a relay of torchbearers will carry the flame along a 5,000-kilometer (3,100-mile) route through Greece, including several islands, until the handover to Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

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The Carolina Hurricanes will open the NHL playoffs against the New York Islanders. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 4-2 in the first round last season.

Hurricanes set for first-round playoff rematch with Islanders

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Whitey Herzog has died at the age of 92. He guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in 1982.

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

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The Hurricanes have topped 50 wins for a third straight season, putting them in rarified air in the NHL. Plus, Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters, Caitlin Clark could change the WNBA and more!