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Local News

Stories vary in Apex shooting on night after Thanksgiving
Christmas magic comes early for Harnett boy fighting leukemia
As mobile fingerprinting expands in NC, does it invade rights?
Durham program aims to redirect non-emergency 911 calls
Concerns remain over who has access to video recorded by Raleigh police body cameras

News

Editorial: Tax bill's burden falls heaviest on middle class, why is that good?
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Sizing up the tax bill's winners, losers
Exfuncionario del Pentágono que buscaba ovnis: 'Quizás no estemos solos'
Marcelo Odebrecht sale de la cárcel para cumplir prisión domiciliaria
El tren de Amtrak que se descarriló iba a tres veces la velocidad permitida antes del accidente
China dice que el plan de seguridad nacional de Trump muestra una "mentalidad de la Guerra fría"
Accidente de bus turístico en México deja varios muertos y heridos
Trump revela el plan de seguridad nacional y critica a presidentes anteriores
Paul Manafort to be stylishly detained in South Florida
Are crosses in Caldwell County office crossways with the law?
Cámara de Representantes aprueba la reforma fiscal
¿Qué le espera a Gustavo Bell, nuevo jefe negociador del Gobierno con el ELN?
Turismofobia, bitcoin, machoexplicación, destripe: las nominadas a la palabra del año 2017
Defensora de los trabajadores con discapacidad es la Heroína de CNN de 2017
Defensora de los trabajadores con discapacidad es la Heroína de CNN de 2017
Wake school leaders say 150 buses, drivers needed to end after-school wait for students
Democrats Are the New Republicans
Democrats Are the New Republicans
How Trump Made Putin’s Christmas
How Trump Made Putin’s Christmas
Trump les teme a las palabras
There Is Common Ground on Guns
Florida Supreme Court blew chance to clarify who appoints next justices: A Tampa Bay Times Editorial
Guía de regalos de última hora: los libros de cocina que necesitas tener

Weather

Temperatures will dip as rain falls Wednesday

National News

Washington train derailment 'could've been avoided,' local mayor says
5 things for December 21: Car attack, taxes & shutdown, Puerto Rico, Civil war icons
5 things for December 26: Putin foe, Guatemala, Erica Garner, Philippines, Vatican
Health officials say flu now widespread in Connecticut
Actor Rob Lowe serves home-cooked meal to Thomas firefighters
A Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted
Tavis Smiley: 'I am not Harvey Weinstein'
Racing-themed casket takes beloved WNC racing fan on victory lap
Fletcher boy gets trip of a lifetime as Panthers' 'Kickoff Kid'
Meriden City Council votes to terminate city manager
Postal service is wrapping up busiest days of the year
The World Asks Santa Barbara, ‘Are You OK?’
Customer charged $350 after leaving negative review for Brown County hotel, lawsuit alleges
Former auto repair shop employee: Work took longer than necessary at Mechanically Inclined
Video shows UPS drivers throwing packages all over woman's front yard Video shows UPS drivers throwing packages all over woman's front yard
Coyote sights prompt warning to owners of small dogs
Convicted Craigslist killer sentenced to life in prison
Milwaukee Roman Catholic priest comes out as gay
Aliens, flying discs and sightings -- oh my! A short history of UFOs in America
Boise-made "Harambe Kong" video game has some calling foul
Victim killed in Amtrak train derailment south of Tacoma identified
Blood donors wait hours in line at Olympia, WA center after hearing about train derailment
Georgia Power CEO apologizes after lengthy outage at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Atlanta power outage a 'wake-up call' for nation's airports
Mauled by dogs: Sheriff offers gruesome details hoping to end speculation
F. Lee Bailey mounts defense -- of himself
After 16 Years, Hopes for Cape Cod Wind Farm Float Away
Graduate Students Escaped Tax Increases, but They Still Feel a Target on Their Backs
Concerns raised over 2020 census process
‘It’s My Life’: Brain Cancer Motivates City Commissioner’s Activism
Man suspected of deadly Las Vegas crash admitted to marijuana use
In 48-hour span, White Earth reservation hit by 7 overdoses, 2 of them fatal
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of New York Police Officer
'Shop with a Cop Day' brightening spirits for needy Brown County kids
Omaha man flies cross country dressed as elf to raise money for St. Jude's
Kevin Mahogany, Masterly Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 59
Kevin Mahogany, Masterly Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 59
Two Bakersfield high school students receive scholarships from US Marines
Porch pirate: Woman impersonated postal worker to steal packages in Scottsdale
The Force Is With Them
The Force Is With Them
Single Vote Decides Race That Creates Even Split in Virginia House
A Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted
A Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted
Kevin Mahogany, Masterly Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 59
Kevin Mahogany, Masterly Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 59
Johnny Fox, Sword-Swallowing Showman, Dies at 64
Johnny Fox, Sword-Swallowing Showman, Dies at 64
Robert G. Wilmers, Bank Chief and Buffalo Philanthropist, Dies at 83
Robert G. Wilmers, Bank Chief and Buffalo Philanthropist, Dies at 83
Free Toys for Geisinger Patients
How NC members of Congress voted on tax reform
Local family asking for public's help to get 10-year-old's dune buggy returned
NAACP calls for more action after police handcuff and detain 11-year-old girl
Heritage Foundation Names New President After Turmoil Under DeMint
Heritage Foundation Names New President After Turmoil Under DeMint
NASA Is Picking Finalists for a Space Mission. Here Are Its Options.
NASA Is Picking Finalists for a Space Mission. Here Are Its Options.
In Virginia, a 11,608-to-11,607 Lesson in the Power of a Single Vote
After Fatal Fire in Brooklyn, a Somber and Cautious End to Hanukkah
After Fatal Fire in Brooklyn, a Somber and Cautious End to Hanukkah
‘Cruel Irony’: 2 Rail Fans Die on Train’s Maiden Run
‘Cruel Irony’: 2 Rail Fans Die on Train’s Maiden Run
City Council Passes Bills on Police Behavior Amid Outcry on Both Sides
City Council Passes Bills on Police Behavior Amid Outcry on Both Sides
National News at a Glance
Weather
Former Navy pilot: UFO 'something I had never seen in my life'
Military awarding $600,000 in 'Game of Drones' to help combat unmanned enemy aircraft
Military awarding $600,000 in 'Game of Drones' to help combat unmanned enemy aircraft
Drug trafficker who brought heroin into Tampa gets 27 years in federal prison
Drug trafficker who brought heroin into Tampa gets 27 years in federal prison
Train in Crash Was Speeding. Inquiry Asks Why.
In Iowa, Bill de Blasio Speaks, Chews and Tries to Lead (to the Left)
In Iowa, Bill de Blasio Speaks, Chews and Tries to Lead (to the Left)
Woman Who Fatally Shot Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt Pleads Guilty
Woman Who Fatally Shot Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt Pleads Guilty
After questions, Port Tampa Bay commissions outside audit of promotional spending
After questions, Port Tampa Bay commissions outside audit of promotional spending
Hillsborough jail investigating lawyer who filmed sex acts in Pinellas jail
Hillsborough jail investigating lawyer who filmed sex acts in Pinellas jail
Latvala conduct might be criminal
Latvala conduct might be criminal

World News

New Study Casts Doubt About Russian Interference in ‘Brexit’ Campaign
New Study Casts Doubt About Russian Interference in ‘Brexit’ Campaign
Refugees escaping Libya arrive in France
Honduran opposition angry at US backing for election decision
Yemen rebels fire ballistic missile on Saudi capital, state TV reports
Belgium expected to appoint female Saudi ambassador
Rebels in Yemen Fire Second Ballistic Missile at Saudi Capital
Calling Poutine ‘Canadian’ Gives Some in Quebec Indigestion
Rebels in Yemen Fire Second Ballistic Missile at Saudi Capital
At least 6 killed during violent protests in Iraqi Kurdistan
In Polio’s Worst-Hit District, Vaccinators Strain for Access
12 dead, 18 injured in Mexico tour bus crash
Mexican Women Brutalized by Police Hope Day of Reckoning Is Near
British man gets 20 years for 'barbaric' nightclub acid attack
As Signs of a Mass Grave Emerge, Myanmar Cracks Down
Russia and China Object to New ‘America First’ Security Doctrine
A Year After the Berlin Market Attack, Germany Admits Mistakes
Spying Bill in Australia Stirs Fears of Anti-Chinese Backlash
Is France the Latest Front in Russia’s Information War With the West?
Is France the Latest Front in Russia’s Information War With the West?
Russia and China Object to New ‘America First’ Security Doctrine
Russia and China Object to New ‘America First’ Security Doctrine
Calling Poutine ‘Canadian’ Gives Some in Quebec Indigestion
Calling Poutine ‘Canadian’ Gives Some in Quebec Indigestion
After Street Clashes, Argentina’s Congress Passes Pension Overhaul
After Street Clashes, Argentina’s Congress Passes Pension Overhaul
Saudis Say They Shot Down a Houthi Missile Destined for Riyadh
Saudis Say They Shot Down a Houthi Missile Destined for Riyadh
U.S. Favors Incumbent in Honduras
U.S. Favors Incumbent in Honduras
World News at a Glance
Salacious, Shocking and Sordid, and Now a National Treasure
Salacious, Shocking and Sordid, and Now a National Treasure
South Sudan Army Makes Push Against Rebels as Peace Talks Begin
South Sudan Army Makes Push Against Rebels as Peace Talks Begin

Traffic

Wreck on Creedmoor Road slows morning commute
Ruptured Fayetteville gas line to burn for another day before being repaired

5 On Your Side

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Use your head, not your heart, when donating to crowdfunding sites

Business

McDonald's to sell a McVegan burger in Europe
Does tax overhaul violate global trade rules? Europe thinks so
Facebook will send alerts when it sees you in untagged photos
SEC suspends trading of red-hot bitcoin stock
Olive Garden is still a hit with pasta lovers
Argentina passes controversial economic reform
Microsoft lifts policy that silences sexual harassment claims
Puerto Rico Governor: GOP tax bill is 'serious setback' for the island
Microsoft Moves to End Secrecy in Sexual Harassment Claims
A Bitcoin Hedge Fund’s Return: 25,004 Percent (That Wasn’t a Typo)
Top court: Uber should be regulated like a taxi company
U.S. stocks had a banner year in 2017. These markets did even better
Decoding Trump’s Plan to Rein In China
How Care for Elders, Not Children, Denies Women a Paycheck
As Trump Tightens Legal Immigration, Canada Woos Tech Firms
Chinese tire maker to open plants, create hundreds of jobs near Rocky Mount
How a Culture of Harassment Persisted on Ford’s Factory Floors
Tax bill makes nonprofits pay up for millionaire execs
BHP Billiton, Acknowledging Climate Change, to Quit Coal Group
How men can help women fight sexual harassment
China Unveils an Ambitious Plan to Curb Climate Change Emissions
How Tech Expanded From Silicon Valley to Bubblegum Alley
Microsoft Moves to End Secrecy in Sexual Harassment Claims
How a Culture of Harassment Persisted on Ford’s Factory Floors
How a Culture of Harassment Persisted on Ford’s Factory Floors
How Care for Elders, Not Children, Denies Women a Paycheck
As U.S. Tightens Visas for Tech, Canada Opens for Business
As U.S. Tightens Visas for Tech, Canada Opens for Business
How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune
How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune
Lauer-Less ‘Today’ Is a Morning Ratings Winner for a 3rd Week
Lauer-Less ‘Today’ Is a Morning Ratings Winner for a 3rd Week
‘Porch Pirates’ Steal Holiday Packages as They Pile Up at Homes
‘Porch Pirates’ Steal Holiday Packages as They Pile Up at Homes
Bitcoin exchange goes bust after hack
How Care for Elders, Not Children, Denies Women a Paycheck
How Care for Elders, Not Children, Denies Women a Paycheck
Business News at a Glance

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Songs of the Season: Jessie Lang, 15, plays beautiful, intricate version of 'We Three Kings' on guitar
Dubai's Bulgari Resort named best new luxury hotel of 2017 by LTI
Go Ask Mom : Christmas Classic: Watch as WRAL's Brian Shrader reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
What are the world's safest airlines for 2018?
Exercise of the month: lateral arm raise
A bad spouse can still be a great parent
How the queen of Positano created one of the Med's best hotels
A Different Kind of Christmas Dinner: Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry
For Tea Devotees, This Little Shop Is the Place to Be Right Now
A Stylish Seattle Hotel Whose Location Can’t Be Beat
Weekend Breakfasts to Warm the Heart, and Belly
Lamb Shanks Show Off Their Inner Beauty
A Restaurant Where You Can Order a Dish, Literally
Six Ways to Drink Like a Local on Vacation
Four Luxurious London Getaways for Less
In Pittsburgh, the Airport Is a Destination
In Pittsburgh, the Airport Is a Destination
New Tools and Tours for Solo Travelers
New Tools and Tours for Solo Travelers
To Make Its Case, Armagnac Has to Teach the Teachers
To Make Its Case, Armagnac Has to Teach the Teachers
As Seen On TV: A Road Trip Tracks the Shows of the South
As Seen On TV: A Road Trip Tracks the Shows of the South
Weekend Breakfasts to Warm the Heart, and Belly
Weekend Breakfasts to Warm the Heart, and Belly
Go Ask Mom : Eight Days of Christmas Treats: These gingerbread mini muffins will spice up your Christmas brunch
Go Ask Mom : Inconceivable: Tick tock
Go Ask Mom : Give a Book Week: Read With Me recommends best popular, indie children's books of 2017
Go Ask Mom : Winter Break Guide: 11 activities across Raleigh, Triangle to keep the kids, extended family busy
Go Ask Mom : Songs of the Season: Riley Campbell sings a sweet version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'

Entertainment

'Ocean's 8' first trailer will steal your attention
What's on Tap : Recipe: Krispy Kreme Apple Cobbler
What's on Tap : Hummingbird, a tiny Raleigh bar with big ideas
Jamie Lynn Spears thanks 'angels' who saved her daughter
Meryl Streep responds to Rose McGowan's slam
John Legend cast as Jesus Christ in upcoming NBC live musical
What's on Tap : Raleigh pay-what-you-can cafe sets opening date
Michael Peña, Diego Luna to star in 'Narcos' Season 4
Sophia Bush on why she left 'Chicago P.D.'
Fans Mourn Kim Jong-hyun, a K-Pop Singer Whose Style Was Instantly Recognizable
An Account of Surviving Assault Mixes Horror and Humor
Review: ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ Has Dwayne Johnson as a Nerd
A Donna Summer Musical Heads to Broadway
Coates Deletes Twitter Account After Sparring With West
Review: The Met’s Holiday ‘Hansel’ Is Surreal (and Timely)
Review: A Singer Scales Back Her Grand-Opera Voice
After the Curtain Falls: Talking to Suzanne Farrell, Artist and Muse
Holocaust Museum Tries Again on Contentious Syria Study
Brazilian DJ Dies After Stage Collapses at Dance Music Festival
Brazilian DJ Dies After Stage Collapses at Dance Music Festival
Brooke Simpson takes 3rd place on 'The Voice'
Michelle Dorrance’s Four Musketeers of Tap
Michelle Dorrance’s Four Musketeers of Tap
Review: ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ Has Dwayne Johnson as a Nerd
Review: ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ Has Dwayne Johnson as a Nerd
Jessica Chastain is great, Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' not so much
Jessica Chastain is great, Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' not so much
Kennedy Center Honors go on, despite presidential no-show
The Memorable TV Episodes of 2017
The Memorable TV Episodes of 2017
Many happy returns: Tom Hanks gives typewriter to Massachusetts family
For ‘The Last Jedi,’ Everyone Is a Critic
For ‘The Last Jedi,’ Everyone Is a Critic
Coates Deletes Twitter Account After Sparring With West
Coates Deletes Twitter Account After Sparring With West

Political News

China says Trump's new security policy shows 'Cold War mentality'
Disney adds Trump robot to its Hall of Presidents
McMaster, Tillerson keep up pressure on North Korea
7 reasons why Republicans may have made a bad bet on the tax bill
Hellish summer of hurricanes smashes FEMA
Donald Trump's forest-for-the-trees problem
Paul Ryan tells Republicans 'I'm not leaving this job'
Trump disputes report he was angry over Gorsuch comments
McCain more popular among Dems, CNN poll shows
Poll: Trump and GOP never intended to strike a bipartisan tax deal
Bob Corker defends tax bill vote against accusations of personal gain
Republican Tax Bill Heads to a Vote
Congress releases some specific numbers on settlements for sexual harassment, discrimination
John Kelly meets with black Republicans after Omarosa Manigault Newman departure
Trump's approval rating just entered a league of its own
Trump's first year in video review
These are the Republicans who voted 'no' on the tax bill
House Secretly Paid $115,000 to Settle Harassment Claims Over Four Years
Trump and May speak after an awkward silence
Weirder than the aliens: Trump's America in 2017
House Passes Final Tax Bill; Senate Votes Next on Republican Plan
Gallup: Hillary Clinton's favorability rating hits new low
Rohrabacher on Hill testimony: 'I'm an open book' on Russia
In his 1st year in office, did Trump end the 'war on Christmas'?
Tax Bill Moves to Senate After House Passage Mostly Along Party Lines
Carson: Puerto Rico recovery is 'better than what I had heard'
Despite tax win, Republicans in Congress could be heading toward government shutdown
White House: Trump businesses 'could' be helped under tax plan
Trump is eager for 2018 campaigning, but are Republicans eager for him?
Tax Bill Moves to Senate After House Passage Mostly Along Party Lines
Every vote counts: 1 more ballot ties up Virginia House race
Lisa Murkowski brings 'The Hulk' back to the Senate
Tax passage will be moment of vindication for Ryan
Tax Bill Moves to Senate After House Passage Along Party Lines
Trump Takes Mantle of First Bull as the Stock Market Rises
Trump Takes Mantle of First Bull as the Stock Market Rises
House Secretly Paid $115,000 to Settle Harassment Claims Over Four Years
House Secretly Paid $115,000 to Settle Harassment Claims Over Four Years
The House has to vote again on the tax bill. Here's why
White House confidence in Mideast peace process faces challenges
Trump Jr. suggests conspiracy of people who don't want to let 'America be America'
As GOP Celebrates House Vote, New York and New Jersey Lawmakers Say No
As GOP Celebrates House Vote, New York and New Jersey Lawmakers Say No
The Green Party, and Russia’s Meddling
The Green Party, and Russia’s Meddling
EPA Delays Bans on Uses of Hazardous Chemicals
US drops effort to block young immigrant from getting abortion
Consulting Firm Whose Staff Scoured EPA Employees’ Emails Loses Media Contract
Consulting Firm Whose Staff Scoured EPA Employees’ Emails Loses Media Contract
Senate Panel Rejects Trump’s Nominee to Lead Export-Import Bank
With Children’s Health Program Running Dry, Parents Beg Congress: ‘Do the Right Thing’
With Children’s Health Program Running Dry, Parents Beg Congress: ‘Do the Right Thing’
Tax Overhaul Advances, Despite Grumbles and the Need for a Do-Over
EPA Delays Bans on Uses of Hazardous Chemicals
Senate rules force Republicans to go with lengthy name for tax plan
Donald Trump is never going to release his taxes
Congressional Russia investigators grill FBI deputy director
Senate Panel Rejects Trump’s Nominee to Lead Export-Import Bank
How Republicans Rallied Together to Deliver a Tax Cut
Puerto Rico governor calls out Washington on 'equal treatment'
A fractured GOP unified to pass a landmark tax plan: Here's how it came together

Health Team

FDA takes on homeopathic drugs with potential safety risks
Research finds that skipping breakfast may harm your health
This is us: Holidays, rituals and routines that define your family
Why the government is creating lethal viruses
Teen, young adult cancer patients fall through the cracks: Can technology help?
Around the world, kids' Christmas gifts include KFC, books and 'pooping logs'
A New Year, new food resolution: Mindful eating
A New Year, new food resolution: Cook at home
A New Year, new food resolution: Meatless one day a week
A New Year, new food resolution: More fruits and veggies
A New Year, new food resolution: Water