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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Predators fans will be able to check out the future of the team on Friday night at Bridgestone Arena.

<b>NASHVILLE, TN</b> — Predators fans will be able to check out the future of the team on Friday night at Bridgestone Arena.

The Preds prospects will take to the ice in the 2017 Future Stars Game to close out development camp.

Current Preds players Kevin Fiala and Austin Watson will serve as guest coaches for the teams.

Afterward, fans can get autographs from players and will be able to skate for free on the ice. Fans have to bring their own skates to participate.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The puck opens at 7 p.m.

Season ticketholders will be able to get in for $5. General admission is $10.

Proceeds will benefit the Ford Ice Scholarship Fund for underprivileged kids.

Preds prospects to take the ice for Future Stars Game

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

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

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

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 

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

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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.

A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament in Cary

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Bulls sweep Jumbo Shrimp in doubleheader

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

Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep

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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.

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

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Asked if he'd like to respond to the Democrats' complaints about his lack of an apology, Republican Rep. Keith Kidwell walked away without responding.