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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Raleigh police had been looking for 33-year-old Barry Goins, who was last seen April 26, 2006.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A missing man from Raleigh has been found.<br />

Raleigh police had been looking for 33-year-old Barry Goins, who was last seen April 26, 2006.<br />

Goins was found in San Antonio, Texas. There is no word yet on why he was there.

Missing Raleigh Man Found in Texas

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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

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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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Top leaders indicated they could be on the verge of a framework Saturday night to end the crisis. It would raise the debt ceiling -- essentially a self-imposed credit limit. The question is: For how long would it be increased? And how would government spending be capped? And will a deal pass with so little time left until potential economic disaster?

Debt ceiling: Top leaders work toward solution

Someone pulled open the exit door on a plane mid-flight. It allegedly happened over South Korea, and the scene was captured on video by terrified passengers bracing for the worst.

South Korean man opens exit door on plane mid-flight

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.

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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

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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.

Duke Advances to Championship Monday on Leadmon OT Goal

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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.