Twelve jurors have been seated in Donald Trump 's hush money case, quickly propelling the jury selection process forward after a morning that saw two previously sworn-in jurors dismissed — one after she expressed new doubt in her ability to be fair and impartial following the disclosure of details about her identity and the other over concerns that he may not have been truthful about whether he had ever been accused or convicted of a crime.

Trump jury reaches 12; alternates still being selected

We’re also timing out when severe storms move in, following a shooting near the American Tobacco Campus and a gas leak causing delays in Durham. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Overdoses killing 12 people a day in NC in 2022. WRAL Data Trackers break down the new data

5 On Your Side digs into potential fire hazards all over your home. Found inside phones, toys, cars, and lawn tools, lithium-ion batteries can cause serious damage. At 6 p.m., WRAL shares simple steps to protect your home from lithium batteries.

On WRAL at 6:🔥Fire hazards inside toys and lawn tools. 5 On Your Side shares simple steps to protect your home from lithium-ion batteries.

Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

Pet insurance

Stores that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Staples, offer convenient and accessible solutions for North Carolina residents looking to responsibly dispose of their electronics.

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Old electronics 

Sen. Marc Basnight announces on Jan. 4, 2011, that he is resigning his Senate seat after 26 years, including a record 18 in charge of the chamber.