WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse at NC facilities and the billion-dollar company operating them. Tonight at 6 on WRAL News.


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A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

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Super Target stores are now offering a free cookie to kids at their bakeries! Read on for the details. 

Super Target stores are now offering a free cookie to kids at their bakeries! According to their <a href="https://twitter.com/Target/status/464053375802548224" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Twitter page, </a> kids receive a free cookie at the bakery counter of Super Target stores. Just ask the bakery employee for the cookie for your little one.

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WRAL News was told that 22 students were on board; one went to WakeMed with a serious injury, and three others were taken to a hospital in Smithfield.

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A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's photo voter identification law is set to go to trial Monday, with arguments expected to focus on whether the requirement unlawfully discriminates against Black and Hispanic citizens or serves legitimate state interests to boost public confidence in elections.

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It is going to be borderline tropical this week, as our rain chances will continue this week before we see another 90-degree day.

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

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According to the Zebulon Police Department, the driver then crashed around exit 264A just west of the stadium after the shooting.

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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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McKINNEY, Texas (AP) -- Taylor Pendrith tried his best to ignore Ben Kohles' final-hole meltdown, focusing on the eagle putt that the Canadian thought he might have to make even to force a playoff as he walked toward the 18th green.

Taylor Pendrith gets 1st PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson after final-hole collapse from Ben Kohles

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Kyle Larson came roaring around the outside of Chris Buescher on the final lap at Kansas Speedway, banging doors with him all the way to the finish line, only to be told by his team over the radio that everything he had given was not quite enough.

Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Brian Hernandez Jr. will need a minute to digest his signature victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby.

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