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 at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

You have until Tuesday, Sept. 25, to stock up on tissues because the Pearsons have announced their comeback. 



<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — You have until Tuesday, Sept. 25, to stock up on tissues because the Pearsons have announced their comeback.

"This is Us" will air on Tuesday nights on WRAL-TV at 9 p.m. EST, followed by the new Ryan Eggold medical series “New Amsterdam.”

THIS IS US -- "The Car" Episode 215 -- Pictured: (l-r) Lonnie Chavis as Randall, Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Kate, Parker Bates as Kevin -- (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

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If you need a refresher from last season, check out the recap blogs below:

OK, guys. We did it. If you're reading this, I hope you have made it through the season two finale of our favorite show, "This is Us." It wasn't without a few tears, and to be honest, I think I am still digesting last night's episode - there was a lot going on! So let's recap.



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'This Is Us' recap: The Ka-Toby wedding

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Tuesday night's episode pressed pause on the Pearson family drama and took a deep dive into the life of Deja. Based on the end of the episode, it seems that Deja's character will become a permanent figure on the show.

'This Is Us' recap: A deep dive into Deja

OK, I don't know about you, but who was excited for the return of This is Us? And, even more so, who was excited that they were able to get through an episode without an abundance of tears...I mean sobs?


'This Is Us' recap: Vegas, baby, and a little drama

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Okay. We've had a little more than 48 hours to mourn the death of Jack Pearson, but it was not enough. "The Car" may not have been as dramatic as "Super Bowl Sunday," but it was filled with emotional moments - some even more emotional than Sunday's episode in my opinion - and therefore left our eyes filled with tears once again.

'This is Us' recap: 'The Car' offers glimpse into life after Jack

Ok, its Monday morning and I'm not sure I have fully recovered from "Super Bowl Sunday." As promised, this week's episode provided answers to Jack's death, but also a whole lot more...including a plot twist because that's what makes these writers so amazing. 

'This Is Us' Super Bowl episode delivers much anticipated details, new twist 

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'This is Us' season 3 premieres Sept. 25 

(CNN) -- Hamas on Saturday published a video of two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran.

Chapel Hill native held hostage appears in Hamas video for first time

Hamas releases new hostage video of American-Israeli Keith Siegel

Dozens gathered Saturday in Raleigh for a balloon release, honoring 13-year-old Mykia Daniel who was shot and killed earlier this week.

Balloons rise in Raleigh as community remembers 13-year-old Mykia Daniel

Balloon release 

A skydiving student is recovering after an emergency landing on Saturday when his parachute malfunctioned.

Skydiving student taken to hospital after malfunctioning parachute forces emergency landing

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Several North Carolina residents were able to get a front-row seat (well, kind of!) to Saturday night's SpaceX Falcon 9. 

North Carolina witnesses SpaceX spectacle: Launch ignites night sky

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Police were investigating another death in Goldsboro after a man was found with gunshot injuries on Saturday.

Police investigating another death in Goldsboro after 26-year-old man found with gunshot wounds

Police car crime scene night

WRAL-TV News Broadcasts: Watch each newscast live or watch the most recent newscast on demand.

WRAL Late News 

WRAL Noon News

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

St. Augustine's University hosts a free Student Care Concert to support grads, athletes and staff. 

Watch the free Student Care Concert at St. Augustine's University

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After trading up to go get receiver Xavier Legette on Thursday night, the Panthers kept wheeling-and-dealing on Friday.

NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Panthers make three trades, Payton Wilson to the Steelers

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal capped a solid all-around effort by the New York Islanders with their season on the line to get a big win.

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

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UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft to the New England Patriots. Two of his former UNC teammates were drafted on Saturday.

NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC and Duke

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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The North Carolina Courage held off Seattle Reign FC, 1-0, Saturday night at WakeMed Soccer Park in front of a historic crowd of 8,135 fans, the fifth-largest NWSL regular season crowd in club history. 