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

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

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Goldsboro police arrested and charged a man after they said they kidnapped and raped a woman.

<b>GOLDSBORO, N.C.</b> — Goldsboro police arrested and charged a man after they said he kidnapped and raped a woman.

Marcus Demetrius Benton was arrested on Wednesday at around 5 p.m. in the 400 block of Denmark Street in Goldsboro. He was charged with first-degree kidnapping and second-degree forcible rape. The charges come after police filed a report on July 3. A woman said she was raped by an unknown person.

Benton was taken before a magistrate and given a $300,000 secured bond. He was placed in the Wayne County Detention Center. His first court appearance was Thursday.

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Goldsboro man charged with kidnapping, forcible rape

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



Two men shot on Roxboro Street in Durham; 1 killed 

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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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Police said a child stabbed a family member Thursday at an apartment near Brier Creek.



Young person stabbed family member at Raleigh apartment 

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “That '70s Show” star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and could get 30 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial, in which the Church of Scientology played a central role.

Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, ‘That '70s Show’ actor faces 30 years to life

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Ceiling falls on "Freedom" Caucus

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Ceiling falls in on "Freedom" Caucus

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

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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.

The state Senate passed House Bill 347, which would allow adults in North Carolina to bet on college, professional and other sports on their phones or other electronic devices.

NC Senate passes bill which would allow adults to bet on college, pro & other sports on phones

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Republican operatives and legislators expect a massive package of laws -- affecting voter ID, early voting, mail-in ballots, voter registration rules and more -- to be filed in the coming days.

NC lawmakers expected to roll out major election law changes, with input from former Trump lawyer

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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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Halifax County deputies are searching for Trevor Mykel Phillips after a Sunday shooting in Littleton.