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Local News
Do My Job: Spend a day as video-game journalistAuthorities ID body found in Jordan Lake
Poll: McCain has narrow lead against either Dem
Highlights of Gov. Easley's budget proposal
Wake expects state fine in employee's death
Relief in sight for state's drought-afflicted farmers
Missing mail found at former postal worker's home
WRAL News poll: McCrory ahead of Perdue in gubernatorial race
Alarm sounded over Wake firefighter shortage
Southern Pines looks to halt large developments
540 tolls not 'your grandfather's toll road'
Easley promises blank check to fix probation problems
Brother remembers slain UNCC student
Raleigh recruiting cops from the neighbors to beef up force
News
2 shot, 2 caught in attempted robberyOil spill threatens bird sanctuary
Sixth teen charged in Clayton car break-ins
3 teens charged with making explosive devices
Newspaper asks for Eve Carson autopsy results to be released
Raleigh teen accused of stealing from school
Man faces identity theft charges in 4 counties
Weather
Storms leave mark on eastern part of N.C.Clouds to clear for a couple of days
Ask the Meteorologists : Could a tornado be spawned from a thunderstorm that is not officially a "severe" thunderstorm? Also, can a tornado form when there is no thunderstorm at all?
Ask the Meteorologists : I need to know the number of lightning strikes in the vicinity of 2400-2841 brownfeild rd in Raleigh between the dates of 4-11-08 and 5-5-08. if you could give them to me or know where I can find this data I would surely appreciate it.
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Mother's Day rerun? Almost...
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Oh, My! What Big Hailstones You Have!
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : New Web Videos
State News
Utility director: growth no factor in water problemsWomen candidates successful in NC
Eastern NC recovering from reported 7 tornados
Sin taxes to fund teacher raises, money for mental health
NC gets high winds, power outages after reported tornadoes
Easley releases $21.5 billion budget
Easley releases $21.5B budget to boost spending
$21.5B budget proposal boosts taxes on smokes, alcohol
Wachovia subpoenaed over auction-rate securities
Court rejects appeal in tobacco settlement case
NC Zoo reopens after weekend closure
High Point Enterprise names Mike Star new publisher
NC biologist names trapdoor spider after Neil Young
Easley seeking taxes on smokes, alcohol
More N.C. beach closed after sign vandalism
Highlights of Gov. Mike Easley's 2008-09 budget adjustments
5-year-old girl hit by school bus and taken to hospital
Fort Bragg soldier dies from injuries in Afghanistan
Greensboro police: No files destroyed in Klan-Nazi shootings
National News
22 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after more stormsChicago's new top cop shaking things up
Anti-stress dolls made in SC cheer deployed troops
Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town might not rebuild
Army Corps says Condition of many levees a mystery
Evacuations in progress in coastal Delaware
David Byrne to make music with NYC building
Over 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms
Stubborn wildfires force evacuations in Florida
Mid-Atlantic rain prompts evacuations, outages
Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town might not rebuild
EPA testing air after twister in toxic Okla. town
Suspects in Sean Taylor case won't face execution
Wildfires force evacuations in central Florida
Prosecutors drop charges against former N.J. mayor
Mid-Atlantic storm cuts power, prompts evacuations
Suspects in Taylor murder won't face death penalty
Man convicted in beheading gets life in prison
No bail for N.J. man in Thailand child porn case
Companies agree to $30M settlement in RI club fire
Fla. man sentenced to die for teen's fire death
Deadly mob beating unnerves Cleveland neighborhood
Hundreds arrested in Iowa immigration raid
US victims of terrorist attacks in Israel sue Swiss bank UBS
Tornado deaths underscore risks of taking shelter in cars
Prosecutor wraps up case in Ill. fundraiser trial
Mo. biologists to study snake movement, mortality
Dos and don'ts when a tornado is approaching
Divorce talks for dueling McGreeveys break down
Mid-Atlantic storm cuts power, prompts evacuations
Texas teen with bullet in head pleads guilty
Thailand museum director indicted in federal probe
FEMA, EPA visit tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town
Woman sentenced to 10 years in ND infant's death
Pat Tillman's mother recalls journey for facts in new book
Lawyer: 2 will admit fraud fueled luxury lifestyle
Man, woman indicted in sale of child for sex acts
Second sect baby born into Texas state custody
Networks, AP sue in South Dakota over exit polling
Missouri lawmakers advance 2nd voter photo ID bill
S. Ill. hospital resumes some outpatient surgeries
Helicopter that crashed lacked some safety gear
World News
Chavez criticizes Germany's MerkelVenezuelan president criticizes German chancellor
US launches relief airlift to Myanmar after cyclone
Japan court rejects US nuclear carrier suit
Pakistan governing coalition faces dissolution
Power struggle between Serbia's nationalist, pro-West forces
Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes western China
Serbia nationalist, pro-West forces battle for power
First US airlift of aid heads to Myanmar
US launches relief airlift to Myanmar after cyclone
Gaza official: Fuel supply resumes to Gaza plant
First US relief airlift arrives in Myanmar
First US airlift of aid lands in Myanmar
Polish Holocaust hero Irena Sendler dies at 98
Chinese state media: Major quake kills 4 students
US Navy moves ships toward Myanmar, offers aid
Philippine president pardons 9 coup plotters
Suspected rebels kill 8 railroad workers in India
First US relief airlift heads to Myanmar
US military: Clashes in Baghdad despite cease-fire
UN food agency says rice prices surging in Myanmar
Sudan arrests politician alleging links to rebels
Vietnam nabs suspected baby traffickers
Lebanese army deploys in mountains outside Beirut
Human Rights Watch: Persecution after Uzbek violence
Security officials: More clashes in north Lebanon
State media: 900 students buried by China quake
900 students reportedly buried by quake in china
2 Humvees missing from US base in Afghanistan
Shiite bloc says Sadr City cease-fire signed with Sadrists
Australian pokes shark in eye to survive mauling
State media: 107 killed in central China quake
State media: 900 students buried by China quake
US airlifts aid to Myanmar, UN urges junta to cooperate
Nearly 900 students trapped by China earthquake
Heavy fighting breaks out in north Lebanon
Party moves to quit Pakistan Cabinet
Serbia begins postelection talks
Earthquake death toll in China may be 5,000
Toll from China quake estimated at 3,000 to 5,000
Iraqi lawmakers, Sadrists sign four-day cease-fire
Earthquake death toll in China may be 5,000
Toll from China quake estimated at 3,000 to 5,000
Myanmar cyclone death toll jumps to 31,938
US airlifts aid to Myanmar, UN presses junta
5 more children die of virus in China
Sudan briefly detains Islamist for alleged rebel links
Death toll in China earthquake rises to 7,600
Toll from China quake estimated at 3,000 to 5,000
Death toll in China earthquake up to nearly 9,000
Iran hard-liners come out against Iraqi-US deal
1 Israeli woman killed in rocket attack from Gaza
Egyptian intelligence chief in Israel for talks
Polish Holocaust hero dies at age 98
Cuba: Bush chat with dissidents a 'show'
President Morales approves Bolivia recall vote
UN chief slams Myanmar junta for slow response
President Morales sets date of Bolivia recall vote
Liberia bans food exports to protect rice supply
Israeli police widen probe into Olmert donations
Jordan charges man in honor killing of sister
Monks back on front lines to aid cyclone victims
Death toll from capsized ferry in Haiti hits 13
Putin names Cabinet, bringing loyalists from Kremlin
Iraq: Sadr City cease-fire signed after weeks of fighting
2008 turns out to be a year of trouble for China
Bolivia's Morales approves August recall vote
China quake death toll rises to about 10,000
US begins aid flights to Myanmar cyclone victims
London police: Man stabbed on Oxford St.
Fighting in Tripoli, but Lebanon's capital is calm
Darfur rebel leader vows attrition war for Sudan
Gaza rocket kills Israeli, burdening truce effort
Putin: art should help strengthen state
Omagh bomb lawsuit moves to Dublin for testimony
Chavez criticizes Germany's Merkel
Official: Chad closes border with Sudan
At least 431 US deaths in Afghanistan region
Haiti lawmakers reject PM nominee
Cuban migrants land in Mexico after 17 days at sea
Mexico police say drug cartel killed No. 2 cop
US drops charges against Saudi in Sept. 11 attacks
1,000 buried in another school collapse in China
Sports
Small-ball Twins belt 3 HRs in 9-8 win over BosoxManny Ramirez has sore leg
Tim Duncan scores 22 as Spurs beat Hornets 100-80
Manny Ramirez misses Red Sox game with sore leg
Dan Uggla leads Marlins to sweep of Nationals
Joe Nathan Twins hold on against Red Sox 9-8
Holtz would prefer 4-team playoff in college football
Prep soccer fight involves players, coach
The Fan Zone : Hold the Mayo
Busch calmly moving into NASCAR's elite ranks
Ragan makes Darlington latest sign of improvement
Florida football player shot in the shoulder
Altercation over, feelings not for Red Wings and Stars
Celtics still searching for 1st playoff road win
Wie won't take part in Sorenstam's Ginn Tribute
Luxury suites in Cameron Indoor Stadium? It could happen in the future
Top Cuban athlete still missing from national judo team
Duke, Sanchez lead Pirates past Braves 5-0
Hurricanes agree to deal with D Bellemore
Duke leads Pirates past Braves 5-0 in Game 1
America's Cup showdown can be held in March
Bears sign Gould to 5-year contract extension
Cal Ripken Jr. says the steroids issue is unifying MLB players & owners
Duke pitches Pirates past Braves to open twinbill
Predators sign Martin Erat to 7-year, $31.5M deal
Bears sign kicker Robbie Gould to 5-year extension
Matt Walsh to meet with Goodell, Specter
Woods says rehab is going well
Tiger's rehab going well; hopes to play in 2 weeks
Bryant and Garnett lead NBA's All-Defensive Team
Fight over but not forgotten for Stars, Red Wings
Agency representing Mayo denies illegal activity
America's Cup can't begin before mid-March
A-Rod improving, but not ready to rejoin Yankees
Braves beat Pirates 8-1 to split DH
Hudon, Braves earn doubleheader split with Pirates
Carmona's 5-hitter leads Indians over Blue Jays 3-0
Pro: Doughtie wins U.S. Women's qualifier
Carmona's 5-hitter leads Tribe past Jays in opener
Am: Keith Hills Am field set
Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms
Bears make Robbie Gould NFL's highest-paid kicker
WRAL Sports: The ACC & Beyond : Come on BCS, Get it Right
Alex Rodriguez out another week
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster
Am: Simson seeks Senior three-peat
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster
A-Rod improving, but not ready to rejoin Yankees
Indians' Cabrera turns rare unassisted triple play
Green Hope, Gibbons take Day 1 lead at states
Harang gets long-awaited win; Reds top Marlins 8-7
Livan Hernandez pitches Twins past Red Sox 7-3
Cabrera turns unassisted triple play; Tribe splits with Jays
Garza outpitches Pettitte as Rays beat Yankees 7-1
IU responds to allegations of NCAA recruiting violations
Perez wins for 1st time in 9 starts to lift Nats
Cabrera turns triple play as Indians, Jays split
Datsyuk's hat trick leads Red Wings past Stars 5-2
Datsyuk's hat trick hands Wings 3-0 series lead
Braun homers twice again as Brewers beat Cards
Zambrano wins 5th straight decision for Cubs
Datsyuk's hat trick leads Red Wings past Stars 5-2
Datsyuk's hat trick hands Wings 3-0 series lead
James scores 21, Cavs even series with Celtics
Knicks set to introduce D'Antoni as coach Tuesday
Mudcats Score Eight Runs In Two Innings For 9-7 Win
James, Cavs batter homesick Celtics to even series
James scores 21, Cavs even series with Celtics
James, Cavs batter homesick Celtics to even series
James scores 21, Cavs even series with Celtics
James, Cavs batter Celtics to even series at 2-2
Manny returns to lineup with 498th career homer
5 On Your Side
Consumer Reports' tips on how to save gasBusiness
China's April inflation rises to 8.5 percentStudy: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes
US health secretary: Chinese Heparin shipped to US now safe
Oil prices retreat from $126 a barrel record
Pollo Campero opens franchise in US Wal-Mart store
Toyota says new US auto plant delayed
Wis. remains tops in cheese contest with Calif.
PMI Group swings to hefty 1Q loss on defaults
Stocks headed for moderately higher open as oil falls
MBIA slides to huge 1Q loss on hefty charges
HSBC profits up despite $3.2 billion write-down
Fujitsu quarterly profit down 40 percent
IndyMac Bancorp swings to 1st-qtr loss, sees 2008 loss
Australia's Westpac offers $14B for bank rival St. George
China's April inflation near decade-high levels
Stocks rise modestly as as oil prices decline
Oil prices retreat from last week's record high
Stocks modestly higher as oil falls, dollar gains
Stocks advance as oil falls, dollar advances
China's inflation rises to almost 12-year high
Bonds up as investors await week's economic data
Crude hits new record above $126, then falls back
Agriculture futures mostly end lower on CBOT
AIG, EnCana among big market movers
Mortgage cos. reveal damage from housing crisis
JPMorgan Chase CEO: Recession is just beginning
Corn futures drop on drier weather in US corn belt
In lean times, shoppers see extra fat in food bill
Federal government surplus for April shrinks
Old gas pumps can't handle ever-rising prices
Crude falls after hitting new record above $126
Bonds down as stocks rise; investors await economic data
Interest rates rise in weekly auction
Stocks up as oil price drop eases inflation fears
Former CEO asks AIG to postpone annual meeting
Lifestyles
Bill Leslie's Carolina Conversations : Live with intentionFather's Day kids books feature dads of all kinds
Bringing back foreign plants causes problems for travelers
Before you go, check government's forbidden plants
Taming kids' clutter
Outdoor furniture that's refined
Ties make a comeback: thin is in for Father's Day
If you're a dad, play with your kids tonight
Vogue's Talley has `Sex and the City' cameo
Entertainment
TV viewers still down after strikeJury selection to start in R. Kelly's trial
Farina arrested for allegedly bringing gun to LAX
Paul McCartney granted preliminary divorce decree
Brian Shrader's Siteseeing Blog : Kittens on a treadmill
Will Edie ever return to `Desperate Housewives'?
Irish author Nuala O'Faolain dies at 68
Judge issues preliminary divorce decree for Paul McCartney
T.O. on TV: Cowboys WR makes sitcom acting debut
Production of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' moving to NYC
Paul McCartney granted divorce decree
Potential jurors questioned in R. Kelly trial
Sharapova reaches compromise with WTA over photo shoot
Best-selling book brings back painful memories for Simon
In lean times, shoppers see extra fat in food bill
NBC anoints Fallon as Conan O'Brien successor
An odd musical year marks 2008 Tony nominations
Paging Dr. Jones: Crystal skull stolen
GAMES NEWS: WiiWare debuts; 'GTA IV' sets records
NBC says Fallon will succeed O'Brien
'Boom Blox,' 'Echochrome' offer pure fun
NBC anoints Fallon as Conan O'Brien successor
NBC says Fallon will succeed O'Brien
`ER' starts countdown to series' final flatline
'Speed Racer' comes in 3rd as 'Iron Man' maintains grip
NBC anoints Fallon as Conan O'Brien successor
NBC says Fallon to succeed O'Brien on 'Late Night'
CBS picking up 4 dramas, 2 comedies for next season
Review: John Lithgow champions the art of storytelling
Publishers consider dropping old standby: the paper catalog
'Family Guy' stars take center stage
Critics name `August: Osage County' best play
Sex and the City premieres in London
NBC anoints Fallon as Conan O'Brien successor
At least 3 jurors chosen for R. Kelly trial
NPR correspondents, by chance, in earthquake
TV movie on Holocaust hero Sendler to air on CBS
New version of 1970s kids' `Electric Company' to air
Neverland Ranch foreclosure auction canceled
Hannah Storm joins ESPN
Dwight Yoakam to make 24th appearance on 'The Tonight Show'
ESPN to add Hannah Storm to 'SportsCenter' lineup
3 jurors chosen for R&B superstar R. Kelly's trial
Political News
Congress divided on energy planMcCain hopes to attract young voters
Stamp prices up Monday
Lobbyist defends work in run for Senate
Clinton outwardly confident, even as hopes dim
McCain urges free-market principles to reduce global warming
Supreme Court to meet to issue opinions
Barr launches Libertarian White House bid
Court won't block US lawsuit by apartheid victims
Court rules that magistrate may preside
Congress eyes dramatic expansion of GI bill
Court will decide case of Va. man on death row
Decline seen in coastal contamination
Poll: Clinton far ahead in West Virginia
Obama, Clinton look to West Virginia
Court turns down Chinese man's asylum claim
Obama heading to Michigan and Florida
US concerned about aid reaching Myanmar victims
Play of the Day: A breakfast surprise - Clinton
Bush has missed targets on Middle East peace
Use of wind energy expected to grow dramatically
Bush calls Russian leaders Medvedev and Putin
AP Interview: US military eyes more northern border patrols
Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain
Ex-State officials allege corruption in Iraq
ATF chief: Crime rose as cities' funding dropped
Analysis: It's make a deal time for housing bill
First lady says storm threatened wedding plans
Major provisions of housing rescue package
Marine Corps meets 142 percent of recruiting goal
Superdelegates put Obama within mathematical reach
Court blocked from case: Too many investments
Bush to discuss oil prices with Saudi king
57 officers slain in the line of duty last year
Analysis: Dems wonder about Clinton exit strategy
Play of the Day: Clinton's rise and shine surprise
Bush says world should condemn Myanmar
Obama touts commitment to Israel
Scandal clouds W.Va. court race as 3 states vote
MoveOn ad features pro-Obama Republican
Feds: No credible terror threat to Indy 500
McCain urges free-market solution on warming
Ex-officials: Bush admin. ignored Iraq corruption
Science
All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreakNagging via text messages to help teens remember meds
Study: Older brains don't benefit from painkillers
Genetically modified human embryo stirs criticism
Technology
New top-of-the-line BlackBerry doubles screen resolutionNew top-of-the-line BlackBerry doubles screen resolution
Sprint Nextel reports larger loss in 1st-qtr
Sprint Nextel 1Q deficit widens on charges, customer exodus
Cablevision buys Newsday from Tribune for $650M
XM Sat 1Q loss widens despite revenue jump
JVC, Kenwood to set up joint holding company
Sprint Nextel 1Q deficit widens, fewer subscribers
Sprint affiliate sues to block Clearwire deal
Gates Foundation to announce new CEO at 10 a.m. PT
Microsoft exec Jeff Raikes to run Gates Foundation
Apple: iPhone sold out online in US, UK
MIT students show power of open cell phone systems
Clear Channel, banks, buyers in settlement talks
Report: HP nearing deal to buy EDS for $12B to $13B
Google joins effort to make more Web sites more sociable
Tribune's Newsday deal is one step in easing debt
HP in talks to buy EDS, for reported $12B to $13B
Dish Network's 1Q profit up 65 pct amid slowdown
2 AMD executives out in restructuring amid slump
Chile probes data theft and posting by hacker
Disney to create lab to test ads for ABC, ESPN
Disney to create lab to test ads for ABC, ESPN
Strange News
Iowa man charged with throwing candy at policeSouthwest passenger cited for cell phone chatter
Utah father and son graduate law school together
Police: Drunk tuxedo-clad man took mower for ride
Local Tech Wire
Formal opening nears for N.C. Research CampusKeep `em coming: STEM contest extended
Robots with scalpels – first steps toward autonomous mechanical surgeries
Web, messaging going mobile with open source
The Skinny : ‘Serious games’ conference to showcase ways of training real knowledge workers
NCSU names University of Illinois scientist to lead N.C. Research Campus effort
Aldagen aims for $80.5 million IPO
SunTech Medical opens manufacturing facility in China
Simtrol names new chief executive officer
Cyberlux lands $2.2M in business from Air Force
Health Team
Grandpa rules: Lessons for a new generationNagging via text messages to help teens remember meds
Consumer group: Keyboards dirtier than toilet seats