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Police say the video showing the traffic stop that led to a man’s death and murder charges against five officers in Memphis will be released any minute now. On WRAL at 7, hear from an NC Central law professor who says knowing officers are being held accountable will likely help soften the blow. 

On WRAL at 7: 'The anger will not be at the same level': Durham professor offers perspective before Memphis police release video of fatal arrest

<b>WARREN COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Pet owners are on a shorter leash in Warren County.

Commissioners recently passed a new ordinance that establishes an animal control department.

The new department will investigate cruelty claims, run an animal shelter and regulate loose pets that are deemed a nuisance.

The county has been working on the new animal laws for years.

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Warren County Establishes Animal Control Department

The Transportation Security Administration confiscates everything from water bottles to gifts at airport checkpoints nationwide, but none of the representatives who spoke to WRAL News on Friday could explain how a handgun cleared airport security at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travelers stunned, TSA stumped how man's gun made it onto plane from RDU to Nashville

Gun owner Cliff Waddell wants to know why his .38-caliber revolver made it through a TSA checkpoint on Wednesday at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Video released to WRAL News by the Office of the State Auditor on Friday shows Beth Wood, the chief of that office, getting into her state-issued car minutes before a crash that resulted in a hit-and-run charge against her.

Video from auditor's office shows Beth Wood get into car minutes before hit-and-run crash

Video appears to show State Auditor Beth Wood being ushered into office after crash

Video released publicly Friday shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struggling with his assailant for control of a hammer moments before he was struck in the head during a brutal attack in the couple's San Francisco home last year.

Video shows struggle for hammer during Pelosi attack

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Authorities on Friday were set to release police video depicting five Memphis officers beating a Black man whose death resulted in murder charges and provoked outrage at the country’s latest instance of police brutality. Family members of Tyre Nichols pleaded for any protests to remain peaceful.

Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nichols' arrest

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University police said the reported rape happened at Bragaw Hall.

NC State police search for man after reported rape at residence hall

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A military family uses unexpected technology to stay in touch while Dad is deployed overseas.

Family talks to deployed dad through garage cam

Willie is 99, and his sassy bride Geraldine is 98-years-young.

Couple shares their secret to 80 years of marriage

A Minneapolis woman helped start a program to help abuse and trafficking victims after seeing something that disturbed her.

Woman installs emergency phones in bathrooms 

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The Stadium Series Game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals is set for Feb. 18. It marks the Hurricanes' first outdoor game.

Huge banners, sellout Stadium Series, international audience show that Raleigh is a hockey town

Signage of Hurricanes players promoting the Stadium Series has emerged in North Hills, Glenwood South and on Hillsborough Street.

Terquavion Smith has made his love for NC State clear.  From passing on the NBA draft for another year at school to playing just days after his scary fall at UNC.  He's elevated the whole program.  To understand how and why you just need to take a walk in his shoes.  

Terquavion Smith honors hometown, fallen friends while elevating NC State one step at a time

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The state said the towing and repairs to the car Wood wrecked in the Dec. 8 incident totaled about $7,700.   

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