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The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Mary Willingham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill adviser who aired dirty laundry last week in a CNN report on student-athletes and academic progress, has sided with athletes suing the NCAA over the right of athletes to compensation for the use of their images.

Full text: Mary Willingham statement in NCAA lawsuit

Dozens of residents, including many older adults, lined Fayetteville Street early Monday after fire at the Sir Walter Apartments.



Fire at Sir Walter Apartments in Raleigh forces dozens from homes, person injured

Fire at Sir Walter Apartments, dozens of residents line sidewalks in downtown Raleigh

Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday continued their protests for the fourth-straight day.



Day 4: Pro-Palestinian encampment remains at UNC as crackdowns begin across the country

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Highs will reach 85 degrees on Monday. Tuesday will be even hotter, with a high of 88.


Highs soar past 80 degrees Monday, mid-week rain on tap

Hot week ahead: Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3

Two people were killed early Monday in a fire in Moore County.



Two men killed in fire at Moore County home

Two people killed in fire at Moore County home

Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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Two people were killed early Monday in a fire in Moore County.


Sky 5 flies over Moore County home

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UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft to the New England Patriots. Two of his former UNC teammates were drafted on Saturday.

NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC, Duke, other local schools

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NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mathew Barzal capped a solid all-around effort by the New York Islanders with their season on the line to get a big win.

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

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DENVER (AP) -- Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado on Sunday.

Jets forward Namestnikov is taken to the hospital after a puck hit him in the face

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry received a standing ovation at historic, creole French Quarter restaurant Arnaud's on the eve of their final round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event.