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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<b>SANFORD, N.C.</b> — Authorities are looking for the people responsible for placing a burning cross in Sanford late Friday night.

Sanford police say the cross was set on fire in a vacant lot at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Highway 87 around 10:20 p.m.

There are no suspects at this time and the cross has been removed.

Earlier in May, Durham police say three burning crosses were placed in different locations across the city. No one has been charged with setting those fires.

Burning Cross Reported In Sanford

The accident happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday near Creedmoor Road

Highway Patrol: Flatbed truck overturns on I-540, driver possibly impaired

Overturned flatbed truck on I-540

WASHINGTON (AP) — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia

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A new campaign to protect children from rising rates of gun violence will launch Monday afternoon.

Gov. Cooper launches campaign to protect children from gun violence

North Carolina is No. 9 among the 50 states when it comes to population but its economy ranks No. 7, according to a study published early Monday.

North Carolina's economy ranks No. 7 in US, new study says

Surging NC economy rises 4 spots to No. 7 in US, says new report

The first behavioral health urgent care center in the Triangle -- designed just for kids -- opens Monday.

First of its kind behavioral health urgent care center for children opens in Wake County

Prince Harry is set to become the first royal to take the witness stand in more than a century this week. This is part of a lawsuit that accuses the publisher of British tabloids of phone hacking and other unlawful acts.

Prince Harry to become 1st royal in centuries to take witness stand

There's a new study on a potential medical breakthrough for the tens of thousands of patients with brain cancer in the U.S.

New brain cancer treatment is game changer

Tensions are rising between the U.S. and China after a Chinese warship came stunningly close to a U.S. destroyer in the South China Sea over the weekend, narrowly avoiding a collision.

Tensions rise between US, China after Chinese warship almost collides with US destroyer

Starting Monday, children and their caregivers in need of mental health support can now get help at the Hope Center for Youth and Family Crisis in Fuquay-Varina.

First behavioral health urgent care center for children in Wake County opens Monday

A new campaign to protect children from rising rates of gun violence will launch Monday afternoon. This new initiative comes as new data shows the rate of gun deaths in kids doubled from 2019 to 2021.

New gun safety campaign aimed at protecting children launches Monday

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The Soccer Tournament, the $1 million, winner-take-all, 7v7 world championship played this week at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC and televised on NBC Sports, has crowned Newtown Pride FC as the event;'s first champion.  

Newtown Pride FC wins inaugural TST championship and $1 million prize

Talmadge LeCroy drove in five runs, Braylen Wimmer had four hits, and South Carolina defeated Campbell 16-7 on Sunday to win the Columbia Regional and advance to the super regionals.



LeCroy, Wimmer lead South Carolina to regional championship with 16-7 win over Campbell

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This year's Apex softball team will be remembered as the Cardiac Cougars after what they pulled off on Saturday.

Apex rallies in 7th inning to beat Hickory Ridge, win 4A softball title

Apex wins 4A softball state championship

DENVER (AP) -- It was a popular theme before the NBA Finals started -- about how the Nuggets, an up-tempo team with fresh legs that could exploit the mile-high altitude in Denver, would have a good chance to wear down the Miami Heat.