Americans’ Social Security benefits will be slashed in 2035 if lawmakers don’t act to address the pending shortfall, according to an annual report released Monday by the Social Security trustees. That’s one year later than previously forecast.

Social Security, Medicare benefits will last a little longer in newest estimate

WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse of children in crisis, and the billion-dollar company operating them, tonight at 6 on WRAL News.

 

Only on WRAL at 6: Claims of assault and over-medicating kids in crisis at North Carolina facilities

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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A Wilson man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was almost set on fire and was shot at, police said.

<b>WILSON, N.C.</b> — A Wilson man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was almost set on fire and was shot at, police said.

Police alleged Tujuan Jones poured lighter fluid on a woman and tried to set her ablaze before grabbing a handgun and firing it at her.

Jones was later apprehended in an abandoned house by Wilson police, Wilson County deputies, state Highway Patrol troopers and U.S. marshals.

He was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats and discharging a firearm within the city limits.

Wilson man charged with trying to set woman ablaze

Tujuan Jones, charged with trying to set woman on fire

WRAL News was told that 24 students were on board, ages 5 to 11. Two students were taken to WakeMed for femur fractures and facial lacerations. Seven other students were taken to a hospital in Smithfield.

2nd Johnston County school bus crash in 4 days sends 9 children to hospital

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

Wake County residents will learn details of the proposed budget on Monday, including potential property tax increases. Wake County public schools are also requesting a significant budget increase.

Wake County budget: Property tax increases likely, public schools could get $58.3 million increase

Home value in Raleigh suburbs outpacing value of downtown homes

The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report Monday.

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'

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Grab your umbrella! The rain isn't over yet. We have potential to see thunderstorms and showers every day until the weekend.

Scattered storms to roll in Monday afternoon ⛈️ with severe threat for next several days

Rain chances Monday

Deputies said they commanded the man to drop the weapon and raise his hands. However, they said the man refused to comply and instead fired two rounds. A deputy fired his gun, hitting the man.

Deputy shoots & kills man waving firearm at passing cars, authorities say

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Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. "Tommy" Weeks Jr.

Memorial service for Deputy US Marshal killed in Charlotte

Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks on Monday morning.

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The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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Guard Deja Kelly, a three-time All-ACC first-team selection, will play her final college season at Oregon, she announced Monday.

Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

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Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets to play in at least one major this year. He announced Monday on social media that he received an invitation to play in the PGA Championship next week.

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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Running back Rashaad Penny will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.