President Joe Biden will address the nation on Friday evening from the Oval Office after congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit and avoids a catastrophic default. It comes after he fell Thursday on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado.

On WRAL at 7: President Biden set to deliver Oval Office address on debt ceiling deal one day after he fell at a graduation ceremony

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 

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — A potentially damaging statement was made at the trial of a woman accused of killing her husband.

Prosecutors say Joan Shannon convinced her 15-year-old daughter to kill her husband, Army Maj. David Shannon so she could be with a man she met at a sex party.

Shannon's lawyer, Paul Herzog, says his client is the victim of a lying daughter.

Joan Shannon is charged with first-degree murder. Her daughter, Elizabeth Shannon, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Lawyer: Client A Victim Of 'Lying Daughter'

The name Fort Bragg, which referenced a Confederate general from Warrenton, was retired in favor of Fort Liberty, a reflection of the ethos of those who serve.

'Welcome to Fort Liberty, the center of the universe:' NC post gets new name

Fort Liberty

The bill largely matches up with the official legislative agenda of a group run by election lawyer Cleta Mitchell. Senate leader Phil Berger says she had no hand in writing the bill.

How much influence did Trump attorney have on NC elections bill? Leaked documents shine a light.

Election Day is Nov. 6, but early voting is underway

Dallas United has withdrawn from The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary after allegations that a player used a racial slur on Thursday night during a game.

'It's everybody's fight': West Ham player addresses racial slur directed at teammate at The Soccer Tournament

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand

A teenage Cook Out employee was charged Friday with attempted murder after a 19-year-old was shot.



16-year-old Cook Out employee charged with shooting man in Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount Cook Out

According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, Saturday is looking like our next best chance for rain, but the rain will be minimal.

Slight chances for rain over the weekend, mostly hot and dry 

Warmer for the weekend 

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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

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand and coach Matt Jarvis speak to the media after allegations surfaced that a Dallas United player used a racial slur during Thursday night's game.

West Ham's Anton Ferdinand shares thoughts after racial slur allegation at The Soccer Tournament

A ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. will mark the moment when the colors of the Fort Bragg garrison are officially replaced by the Fort Liberty colors, signifying the change in name of North Carolina's biggest military installation. There will also be remarks from Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general.

NC post renamed Fort Liberty

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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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.

Tickets, traffic and what you need to know about The Soccer Tournament in Cary

The Soccer Tournament field

Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park in order to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs moves meet to Ellis Park to examine protocols following 12 horse deaths

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Video shows a man climbing inside a broken SUV window with his feet dangling out in the air at the Waverly Place parking lot.

On cam: Man breaks into car in broad daylight in Waverly Place in Cary

A Cary couple filmed a brazen daytime car break-in at Waverly Place this week in the middle of broad daylight.

Dallas United withdraws from The Soccer Tournament after player alleged to have used racial slur

Two students set off a firework Wednesday in a bathroom stall at Clayton High School, according to the town.

