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Wake superintendent, school board discuss county's budget proposal

Person killed when trucks collide head-on in Wake County

Dump truck driver charged, gasoline truck driver killed in head-on crash in Wake County

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One driver was killed and the other ended up in the hospital facing criminal charges when a dump truck and gasoline truck crashed head-on near a bridge in rural Wake County Tuesday morning.

Former employees of a psychiatric hospital in Jacksonville owned by Universal Health Services speak out about violence and lack of mental health treatment at the facility. PHOTO: JAMIE MUNDEN/WRAL NEWS

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

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Wake superintendent, school board discuss county's budget proposal

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Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial

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Political News

More than 150 people displaced from Henderson motel; community rallies around them

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Local News

Protesters who wear masks or block traffic should face harsher penalties: NC lawmakers

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Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

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Local News

Deputies were called on April 27 to Lumber River State Park for a death investigation where 30-year-old Mica Miller’s body was found.

Myrtle Beach pastor's wife's death ruled a suicide, medical examiner determines

National News

Raleigh City Council votes to double length of terms in 2026

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Local Politics

Live look: Multiple officers shot in east Charlotte

Charlotte officers injured in deadly shooting released from hospital

Local News

**This photo is for use with this specific article only** Clarence McCallister flies over a railing to tackle a gunman at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Germany/TMX via CNN Newsource.

A pastor escaped death when a man pointed a gun to his face and pulled the trigger. Then he told the gunman he forgave him

National News

New NC bills would crack down on AI 'sexual extortion,' take more teens out of juvenile court

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Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

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The American Cancer Society is launching a new study aimed at determining why Black women are at higher risks for various types of cancer.

Why are Black women more likely to die from breast cancer? A new study is working to find the answer

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A deepfake AI-generated image of Pope Francis highlights errors in the image. (AP Digital Embed)

One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images

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Car alarm or cicada? NC residents mistake cicadas for sirens, call the police

FILE - Merit badges and a rainbow-colored neckerchief slider are affixed on a Boy Scout uniform outside the headquarters of Amazon in Seattle. The U.S. organization, which now welcomes girls into the program and allows them to work toward the coveted Eagle Scout rank, announced Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that it will change its name to Scouting America as it focuses on inclusion. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

Local News

The exterior of Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh.

WRAL Investigates why the truth about mental health hospitals remains hidden

Durham Public Schools rethinks student discipline, prioritizing restorative practices

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Raleigh leaders debate spending $1.3 million to improve downtown

Traffic signals regain power around downtown Raleigh after outage

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Tainted tap water an on-going problem in Elm City

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Nation/World

The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge lays on top of the container ship Dali, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site

Passerby and police officers rescue man from fire in Wisconsin

TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform

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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

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FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks outside the courtroom in New York, April 30, 2024. A gag order bars him from making public comments on witnesses, jurors and some others connected to the case. The judge found that Trump repeatedly violated the order and he fined Trump $9,000 and warned that jail could follow if Trump keeps it up. The order doesn't stop Trump from talking about the allegations against him or commenting on the judge or the elected top prosecutor. And it doesn't stop him from testifying in court if he chooses. (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

NC Capitol

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

NC governor candidates clash over whether schools need more money

Alzheimer's advocates pushing lawmakers for more funding, support

Alzheimer's Association advocates to push lawmakers for more support, funding Tuesday

Gov. Cooper wants Republicans to stop push for more school voucher funding

Democrats aim to ban 'deepfake' images in North Carolina

Mother's Day Coverage

A Knightdale spokesperson says there were no shots fired and no confirmed reports of guns at the event. No one was hurt.

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Calling all unicorn fans! Get ready for a magical escape to Unicorn World, an event galloping to the Raleigh Convention Center on May 4th and 5th. (Handout photo)

Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

They ran, walked, cried and celebrated Saturday at the annual Race for the Cure.

Race for the Cure is annual community celebration of advances in breast cancer detection, care

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

Education

Berglund, a Millbrook Magnet High School teacher, won the Wake County Public School System's 2024 Teacher of the Year award.

Wake County Teacher of the Year Ryan Berglund to be honored at Millbrook High

Wake County school board to vote on budget Tuesday with higher pay a top concern

Higher pay for Wake Schools' employees a top concern for budget vote Tuesday

Wake school system proposing school lunch price increase next year

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Millbrook teacher wins 2024 WCPSS Teacher of the Year, district says

WRAL In Depth

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images

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Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial

In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

WRALSportsFan

WakeMed Soccer Park is ready for The Soccer Tournament play.

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?

Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead

Transfer portal tracker: Former Duke forward TJ Power commits to Virginia

HighSchoolOT

Statewide Scoreboard: Baseball, softball, lacrosse playoffs

Softball: Playoff predictions, top players, team favorites, upset alerts

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Baseball: Playoff predictions, top players, team favorites, upset alerts

No. 7 West Forsyth dominates Reynolds for 14th straight win

Hear from 9 Rolesville football players at 2024 spring ball

WRAL Specialists

The North Carolina flag flies over the historic state capitol building.

Cooper: Voucher expansion plan 'shockingly irresponsible'

Construction crews have caused gas leaks, power outages and property damage in a Chatham County neighborhood.

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

Claims of assault and over-medicating kids in crisis at NC facility

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Millions of American in recovery from substance use disorder, data shows

Kara Hume survived breast cancer but needs regular MRI exams. (Family photo)

Advocates call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass bill to ease financial burden of cancer imaging tests

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

Family

After the sudden death of a co-worker, Andrea made cookies to share at the office using the sorghum syrup he had recently given her, as a way to honor him.

Honoring what we've lost

Nintendo to announce new Switch console

Go Ask Dad: Bravo! Give a bow

Fuquay-Varina's TikTok star goat gives birth to twins

NC toddler greets Target customers

SmartShopper

Amazon Pet Day is LIVE NOW through May 8 with up to 66% off!

Mother's Day Deals 2024: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

National Nurses Week 2024 restaurant deals and freebies

Top Amazon deals: Mother's Day Sale, Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device only $29.99 (40% off), Tactical LED Flashlights 2 pk w/batteries only $9.98

Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 deals & freebies

Good News

Rescue teams from several agencies responded to reports of a teen who fell approximately 30 feet into a missile silo near the town of Deer Trail, Colorado on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office via CNN Newsource. Embargo: Denver, CO

Colorado teen rescued after falling 30 feet into abandoned missile silo

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

11-year-old piano prodigy will play at Carnegie Hall

Good news: Police answer 911 call with birthday surprise

9-year-old saves parents from Oklahoma tornado

Offbeat

A sperm whale swims off the coast of Dominica in March 2024. In a study published Tuesday, May 7, in the journal Nature Communications, scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help us to better protect them. (Samuel Lam via AP)

Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort

Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days

Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants

An anchovy feast draws a crush of sea lions to one of San Francisco's piers, the most in 15 years

Massachusetts woman wins $1 million lottery twice in 10 weeks

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5 On Your Side

The disinfecting frenzy developed during the coronavirus pandemic should continue. But be careful what's used to clean certain things, including child car seats.

Consumer Reports petitions for changes to cancer-causing chemicals in car seats

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Planters nuts recall: Two products called back due to potential for listeria

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Cracker Barrel, Hibachi Grill and Buffet

Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

Investigations

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL TechWire

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — models that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system as part of the company’s first update to its tablet lineup in more than a year.

Apple’s biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform

NC represents in SBA's 2024 Growth Accelerator Competition

Steve Rao: Triangle innovators make ours smart cities, let's expand that vision to state

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Business

FILE - In this June 16, 2020 file photo, the sun is reflected on Apple's Fifth Avenue store in New York. Apple will reports earnings on Thursday May 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

A US company is fined $650,000 for illegally hiring children to clean meat processing plants

The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

Wayve, an AI Startup for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Bronze

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Packers gear up for The Ham and Yam Festival

Tar Heel Traveler: May Day

Tar Heel Traveler: Mountains to Sea Trail

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Katy Perry's mom was fooled by AI images of the singer at the Met Gala

2024 Met Gala: Red Carpet Roundup

Randy Travis lost his voice after a stroke. Now AI has enabled him to release a new song

Dua Lipa deep-dives into Drake and Kendrick Lamar 'beef' in 'SNL' sketch

CBC Opinion

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Discordant chorus on a 'sound basic education' for N.C. kids

DAVID FRENCH: Marjorie Taylor Green is not as powerful as she thinks she is

Editorial: Latest school voucher scheme neglects N.C.'s kids, aids the wealthy

Editorial: Profiles in capitulation

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