We’re also following the US Senate passing a potential ban on TikTok and the charges a 74-year-old man faces after a shooting on the Shaw University campus. Plus, where candidates for NC superintendent say school safety falls short and the improvements that can be made. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11: Wet weather is just around the corner. The hours for rain tomorrow and a rumble of thunder

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, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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Find out and share when and where in the Triangle kids can eat out for free.

If you have a restaurant to add to our list, submit it online. We'll confirm the deal, and share it with others.

<a href="http://www.amedeosrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amedeo's Italian Restaurant</a>

<a href="http://www.champps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champps</a>

Two children eat free with the purchase of one adult entree

<a href="http://www.chick-fil-a.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chick-Fil-A</a>

Kids meal for 99 cents with purchase of a combo meal

<a href="http://www.dennys.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denny’s</a>

<a href="http://www.dickeys.com/index.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dickey's Barbecue Pit</a>

Free kids meal with purchase of an adult entree

<a href="http://www.firehousesubs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Firehouse Subs</a>

Two free kids meals with purchase of one combo

<a href="http://www.hooters.com/home.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hooters</a>

Free kids meal with purchase of adult meal

<a href="http://www.lonestarsteakhouse.com/files/home.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lone Star Steakhouse</a>

Off the children' menu, with the purchase of any entree

<a href="http://www.mcalistersdeli.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">McAlister's Deli at New Hope Commons in Durham</a>

<a href="http://www.thetwistedfork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twisted Fork at Triangle Town Center</a>

<a href="http://www.zaxbys.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zaxby's</a>

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Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots on the campus of Shaw University in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday.

74-year-old arrested, charged with shooting at man on Shaw University campus, police say

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School safety is a top-of-mind issue for many people in North Carolina. We asked the two candidates for state schools superintendent how they plan to address the problem.  

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

We have one anomaly in the overall lovely spring weather this week. There is about a 50 percent chance for showers on Wednesday afternoon.

Light showers on the way Wednesday, record heat possible next week

At the bus stop, Wednesday, April 24

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income.

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

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School safety is a key issue for many people in North Carolina, and the subject is top-of-mind as the state heads toward the November elections. WRAL's coverage of the 2024 election includes unedited livestreams of candidate appearances, full interviews and fact-checks of statements on issues voters tell us they care about most.

Republican state schools superintendent candidate Michele Morrow hosts campaign event on school safety

Police officers surround a building on Shaw University's campus after a person was taken into custody for possession of a firearm.

Shots fired at Shaw University campus, man in custody

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus 

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

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The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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Since his final NBA season playing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2021, JJ Redick has served as an analyst and basketball commentator for ESPN. 

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

JJ Redick and other Duke greats were honored at halftime during the Duke vs. Maryland game pm Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Photo by: Will Bratton)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes were down big at home in the NHL playoffs, playing desperate hockey full of withering long shifts in the offensive zone as they tried to rally.

Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

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The Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback in this draft. That much is easy to see. The hard part is picking the right one -- and determining what it's worth to them to get him.

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