The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

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Raleigh police blocked an exit ramp from Interstate 40 in downtown early Thursday after a fire started in a Greyhound bus.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Raleigh police blocked an exit ramp from Interstate 40 in downtown early Thursday after a fire started in a Greyhound bus.

Police said a small fire in the engine forced the bus driver to pull over at South Saunders Road and I-40 East around 12:30 a.m.

All 20 people on board the bus got off safely.

Police shut down the ramp from I-40 to inbound South Saunders Street while crews put out the fire.

Greyhound dispatched another bus to take the passengers on their journey to Richmond, Va.

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Bus fire briefly shuts down I-40 ramp

A massive tree fell Thursday on a home in Cary.



Massive tree falls on Cary home with 2 people inside 

A man died early Thursday morning in a shooting. A second man was injured.



Man killed in double shooting at apartment in Durham

Two men shot on Roxboro Street in Durham; 1 killed 

A new study discovered that a chemical found in Splenda damages DNA.

NC study discovers chemical in common sweetener damages DNA, can cause cancer

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Tropical storm and hurricane forecasts. The WRAL Severe Weather Center is tracking the tropics to help you stay ahead of hurricanes and tropical storms.

Tracking the tropics: Live hurricane tracking and how you can prepare

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Gulf of Mexico is associated with a surface trough interacting with an upper-level trough. The system has a low chance of formation: 10% in the next two days and 20% over the next seven days.

According to police, Jacob Partin, 21, of Fuquay-Varina, was charged with DWI.



Driver pulled from fiery truck charged with DWI after 6-car crash in Holly Springs 

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

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Sky 5 flies over a home on Alicary Court in Cary, where a tree reportedly fell on a home.

Sky 5: Tree falls on Cary home

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

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The debt ceiling bill cleared a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final vote tonight, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces criticism from far-right members over the deal.

US House to vote on debt ceiling

Sky 5 flies over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

Sky 5: Airport Road on I-40 East

Tap to watch Sky 5 fly over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

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A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The tournament features 32 teams fighting for a $1 million championship prize.

A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament in Cary

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes must balance two offseason questions following a return to the Eastern Conference Final.

Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep

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Police said a juvenile was stabbed by a family member Thursday at an apartment near Brier Creek.