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>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Wake County Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood dismissed on Wednesday a lawsuit challenging tax incentives awarded to Dell Computer for agreeing to build a computer assembly plant near Winston-Salem.

The suit was filed on behalf of seven North Carolina taxpayers. It claimed the incentives were unconstitutional.

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Challenging Incentives for Dell Plant

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

One person is dead and two others are in the hospital after a shooting in Lumberton on Sunday.

Two men shot in Lumberton; police find 3rd victim shot to death at home

UNC Health southeastern hospital at capacity

The WRAL Weather Alert Day has ended, but the rain will continue throughout the day Sunday.

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

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Hillside High School in Durham prepares students for their financial futures by teaching them about money management through the Hillside Hornet Bank.

Hillside high school gives students hands-on financial education with in-school bank 

Hillside High School in Durham prepares students for their financial futures 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a federal default.

Debt ceiling deal: What's in, what's out of the agreement to avert US default

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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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

A North Carolina stroke survivor shares his experience to help others understand the warning signs of a stroke.

National Stroke Awareness Month: NC man shares warning signs after surviving stroke

Video of a shooting on a mass transit bus in Charlotte was released. The video shows a passenger and bus driver exchanging shots.

Video of bus shootout in Charlotte shows passenger, bus driver exchanging shots

Governor Roy Cooper has been hitting the road in recent weeks. He's traveling all across North Carolina, trying to whip up opposition to Republicans' plans at the legislature. It didn't work with an abortion bill that recently became law. So will he have any more success with his newest target?

Gov. Cooper traveling state to drum up public support against Republican legislation

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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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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — As Elizabeth Holmes prepares to report to prison next week, the criminal case that laid bare the blood-testing scam at the heart of her Theranos startup is entering its final phase.

As Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud, many puzzle over her motives

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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.

5 things to know about Memorial Day including its controversies

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The Wake Forest Cougars put up three three-run innings to beat the Corinth Holders Pirates 9-4 in game 3 of the 4A Eastern regional final on Friday night at home.