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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On average, women gain 5 to 10 pounds in the years before menopause, when reproductive hormones are fluctuating as the body prepares to stop ovulating.

How to manage weight gain during menopause

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A Chatham County woman became a lucky winner when she purchased a $1 Cash 5 ticket from the Harris Teeter in Crescent Commons on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary.



<b>CARY, N.C.</b> — A Chatham County woman became a lucky winner when she purchased a $1 Cash 5 ticket from the Harris Teeter in Crescent Commons on Kildaire Farm Road.

Candace Burke, from Moncure, won the $410,426 jackpot and took home $290,386 after required federal and state tax withholdings.

Carolina Cash 5 drawings are held <a href="https://www.wral.com/video/evening-pick-3-pick-4-and-cash-5/1075494/">nightly during WRAL's 11 p.m. newscast</a>.

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$410,400 winning Cash 5 ticket bought at Harris Teeter in Cary

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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

5 On Your Side first reached out to the Town of Pittsboro after getting a tip that gas, water and electricity lines were damaged in several different accidents by Brightspeed contractors.

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

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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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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

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

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

Panthers plan to sign RB Rashaad Penny, report says

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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.