Mike Maze is tracking a cold front; the chances it brings rain. Plus the potential for storms this weekend

On WRAL at 11 : Mike Maze is tracking a cold front. The chances it brings rain. Plus the potential for storms this weekend

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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Pathfinders, a Kansas City-based IT company, has developed a training course in how to properly use LinkedIn.  They shared some of their tips.

Build up your profile to 100 percent by posting your picture, getting three recommendations, stating your job history for at least the past 5 years, listing your skill sets, etc.

Keep your profile up-to-date, and offer a weekly update on your professional status that is sharp, relevant and marketable.

Stay active on LinkedIn by continuing to expand your network virtually and in-person at local networking events.

Do not use LinkedIn as a personal or social update of yourself like Facebook, MySpace or Tweeter. It is intended to show case your skills and professional assets you can offer a potential employer or client.

Do not forget to spell check and grammar check your information. Many users fall to these simple error checks and it can look very unprofessional.

Do not forget to add your e-mail address on your LinkedIn profile if you wish for recruiters and hiring managers to contact you.

Do not post personal information; keep it professional.

Do not decline others who wish to connect with you. If you do not wish to connect, then archive.

Do not ask for too many recommendations at one time. LinkedIn and others will think you are spamming.

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Republican operatives and legislators expect a massive package of laws -- affecting voter ID, early voting, mail-in ballots, voter registration rules and more -- to be filed in the coming days.

NC lawmakers expected to roll out major election law changes, with input from former Trump lawyer

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An effort to legalize online sports betting failed during the previous legislative session, but lawmakers appear poised to have North Carolina join a bevy of other states in legalizing sports wagering. Betting won't start until 2024 in the state.

NC Senate passes sports wagering bill; House must agree to changes

NC State tops UNC 30-27 in double-overtime finish

Police said at least 10 cars were found damaged Wednesday in the parking lot of The Umstead, a luxury hotel in Cary.

Vandals target cars at Cary hotels and fire stations, including The Umstead

10 cars damaged in parking lot of The Umstead in Cary

Halifax County deputies are searching for Trevor Mykel Phillips after a Sunday shooting in Littleton.

Halifax deputies search for man accused of shooting inside car with toddler inside

Temperatures continue to warm up in the coming days with the warmest day looking like Saturday.



Sunshine returns, but scattered rain showers stay in the forecast   

Warmer for the weekend 

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The debt ceiling bill cleared a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final vote tonight, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces criticism from far-right members over the deal.

US House to vote on debt ceiling

Sky 5 flies over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

Sky 5: Airport Road on I-40 East

Tap to watch Sky 5 fly over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

The state Senate passed House Bill 347, which would allow adults in North Carolina to bet on college, professional and other sports on their phones or other electronic devices.

NC Senate passes bill which would allow adults to bet on college, pro & other sports on phones

With the nation's first-ever default looming in days, the House is on track to begin consideration of a plan to defer the nation's borrowing limit for two years.

US House debates debt ceiling deal

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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.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes must balance two offseason questions following a return to the Eastern Conference Final.

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A new transportation board would be appointed July 1, with the General Assembly's Republican majority gaining appointment powers at the governor's expense.

Power shifting bill could replace NC Board of Transportation

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assembled a bipartisan coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans against fierce conservative blowback and progressive dissent.

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