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

James and Michael Jordan 

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Bubba just loves to be petted and he gets plenty of that from me.

Bubba: The Pet With Personality

Bubba

A recent power shift in the North Carolina General Assembly has forced Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to use more aggressive public tactics to preach his opposition to the GOP agenda.

With veto weakened and 2024 elections looming, Cooper steps to the bully pulpit

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Abortion Ban but Faces Override

Sunday morning brings scattered showers and cooler temperatures in the 50s.

WRAL Weather Alert Day over but showers continue Sunday; Memorial Day will be best day to get outside

Memorial Day weekend rain chances

The Fayetteville Police Department confirmed that three people died in a crash Saturday on Murchison Road, and another person is in critical condition.

Three dead, one seriously injured in Fayetteville crash on Murchison Road

Three dead in Fayetteville accident  

NASCAR's origins are traced back to the Prohibition era and bootlegging liquor in Wilkes County.

Everything you need to know about NASCAR and its history in North Carolina

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Triangle Food Guy has information about Sawmill Taproom's final day and a list of other restaurants that are opening in the area.

Foodie News: Longtime Raleigh restaurant closes its doors

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The Republican controlled Texas State House of Representatives filed 20 articles of impeachment against embattled GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton, a staunch ally of former president Donald Trump supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but today he's in the fight of his political life, charged with disregard of official duty, bribery, obstruction of justice and more -- allegations Paxton denies. The Texas House began investigating in March, after Paxton settled a wrongful termination suit for $3.3 million and requested state tax dollars to foot the bill.

Texas attorney general impeached; charged with bribery, obstruction of justice

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.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

The worlds tallest digital American flag coupled with the worlds most enormous electronic Uncle Sam image are lighting-up the South Florida skyline this Memorial Day weekend, at the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter skyscraper, in downtown Miami.

Worlds tallest digital American flag lights up Miami skyline for Memorial Day

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Carolina Hurricanes players returned to PNC Arena on Friday to gather their things, speak with coaches, and look to the summer ahead. It's the latest the players have conducted these annual exit interviews since 2019, when they fell in the Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins, but still falling short of the ultimate goal of lifting the Stanley Cup. 

Hurricanes players reflect on abrupt end to season in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Grimsley High School is coming off of a runner-up finish in the N.C. High School Athletic Association's 4A state playoffs. It took an all-time rushing performance from an all-time rushing team to take out the Whirlies. HighSchoolOT had a chance to see one of the Whirlies' spring football practices this week. Here is what we learned.

Spring Football Practice Report: Grimsley

Faizon Brandon, Grimsley High School

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, but weather does not always follow the calendar and forecasters are already monitoring a system in the Atlantic this week.

Hurricane season starts next week. Forecasters are already watching a system in the Atlantic

Duke men's lacrosse midfielder Garrett Leadmon scored a diving goal on the crease 1:05 into overtime to send the top-seeded Blue Devils to Championship Monday with a 16-15 victory over Penn State in front of 32,107 fans at Lincoln Financial Field. The Blue Devils advance to their seventh NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship game.