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Local News

Fayetteville businesswoman charged with fraud
Autopsy report provides details in Mariah Woods' death
Man who wanted to be in jail got his wish by vandalizing Edgecombe patrol cars
Manhunt underway after Durham bank employee shot during robbery
Durham man charged in fatal June hit-and-run crash
Police investigating after man shot in leg in Durham
Off-duty officer killed in crash with Iredell County deputy
Artist hopes restoring vandalized Raleigh mural will bring community together
New road extension in Raleigh expected to ease congestion
'Worth its weight in gold:' Challenge coins honor good deeds in Clayton
Tennessee authorities investigating suspicious death of former Bragg soldier
NC fishermen escape sinking boat, spend 14 hours in Pamlico Sound
Rocky Mount officer dragged by suspect's vehicle during traffic stop
'Smiling in heaven:' Congregation celebrates life of 10-year-old killed in Garner crash

News

Kylian Mbappé: El chico de Bondy que nunca olvidó su lugar de nacimiento
Editorial: Trump & Putin -- What would Jesse say?
Los 12 niños de la cueva de Tailandia y su entrenador salen del hospital casi un mes luego de perderse
Quickly catch up on the day's news
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Charlotte & Donald Trump, revisiting prison reform, N.C. begins to lead in solar power and more
10 datos sorprendentes de Nelson Mandela que quizá no sabías
Europa impone a Google una multimillonaria multa de 5.000 millones de dólares por romper ley antimonopolio
Elon Musk se disculpa por decirle "pedófilo" al rescatista de la cueva de Tailandia
Estados Unidos evita dar detalles de un supuesto acuerdo militar entre Trump y Putin
In a Dark, Endless News Cycle, the World Cup Gave Us Light
Estas son las mejores aerolíneas para viajar en 2018, según Skytrax
Denis Cesar Barros Furtado, conocido como el Dr. Bumbum en Brasil, está prófugo tras ser acusado de cirugía ilegal en la que murió una paciente
José Mujica también critica a Daniel Ortega por la violencia en Nicaragua: "Quienes ayer fueron revolucionarios perdieron el sentido"
Trump and Russia: One Mystery, Three Theories
¿Cómo habría tratado Nelson Mandela a Donald Trump?
Una tormenta arruinó su boda en la playa. Entonces esta desconocida salvó el día
Se estrena “I am Paul Walker”, el documental en honor al actor de Rápidos y Furiosos
Capturan a presunto secuestrador de grupo periodístico del diario El Comercio
Alejandro Fernández llega a España con su gira mundial ‘Rompiendo Fronteras’
Alejandro Fernández llega a España con su gira mundial ‘Rompiendo Fronteras’
La discordia por la humillación de Trump en Helsinki le da otra victoria a Putin
Trump dice que responsabiliza a Putin por interferir en las elecciones
Nicolás Maduro llama "Cuque" a Iván Duque y asegura que Álvaro Uribe dirigirá Colombia desde Twitter
Fiscalía de Ecuador pide asistencia a 12 países para investigar a Rafael Correa por contratos petroleros
El hormigueo en las piernas de esta mujer resultó ser un gusano parásito en la espalda
Los venezolanos siguen huyendo hacia Colombia: más de 50.000 llegaron en menos de un mes
Los venezolanos siguen huyendo hacia Colombia: más de 50.000 llegaron en menos de un mes
Pasajeros escucharon a una maestra hablar sobre las necesidades de sus alumnos y le dieron dinero
Trump Says He Got Only One Word Wrong

Weather

Some wake to downed trees, no power after overnight storms
Timely rain a boost to struggling corn crop

State News

NC Capitol : State Health Plan holds line on premiums for 2019
NC Capitol : Charlotte closing in on hosting 2020 GOP convention
DMV apologizes after denying woman license plate to honor wife
NC Capitol : Meeting set to write constitutional amendment summaries
NC Capitol : Campaign ads already cranking up in one congressional race

National News

Oregon police are investigating a man's rant against lesbian couple caught on video
Suspect in Houston killings now faces capital murder charges -- with more charges possible
New kind of ticks seen in N.Y.
Closed for Business: Trump Administration Moves to Shrink Grounds for Asylum
Nearly 100 bodies found at a Texas construction site were probably black people forced into labor -- after slavery ended
This MLB player left a game early, but he wasn't injured. He left to become a US citizen
Roby Won. Here’s How Other Pro- and Anti-Trump Republicans Are Faring.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $422M
Gallery takes down violent Trump illustration
Arizona Cardinals GM pleads guilty to extreme DUI
Twin sisters run for office for separate parties
A woman reaching for a mop in her car is stung more than 200 times by a swarm of killer bees
Surveillance video shows woman abandoning husky outside humane society
Brown recluse bite leads to leg amputation, complications for woman
Marcia Chambers, 78, Who Exposed Discrimination in Golf, Dies
West Nile virus spreading into Utah
Man steals date's car, then uses it for another date
25 gunshots fired at residence
A pledge to fight poverty riles up Georgia governor's race
Homeowner selling home, moving out amid spat with HOA over goldfish in driveway
79 Moons of Jupiter and Counting
Will a Representative’s Views on Russia Affect His Re-election Campaign?
Governor Cuomo Holds 36-Point Lead Over Nixon in New Poll
This university is removing a statue of its slave-owning founder
Mom charged after allegedly letting men rape her 2-year-old daughter
Mom grabs gun in home invasion, shots fired, police say
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper to sign executive order on 'orphan' wells
Boston vet warns dog owners about lethal ingredient in sugar-free products
Slain officer's handcuffs used to restrain accused cop killer
Deadly Mushroom Found in Colorado Yard
How to Combat China’s Rise in Tech: Federal Spending, Not Tariffs
17 Homes Raided in Atlanta-area Drug Busts
Air pollution in national parks nearly the same as in 20 major US cities, study finds
Mosquitoes in 5 CT Towns Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Detained migrants allege they were forced to drink foul-smelling water and spoiled food
PD: TN Man Put Baby Monitors Under Co-Workers' Beds
Foster child who touched the lives of thousands finds a forever family
FL Officials Looking for Multi-County Fugitive
They Bought a Ghost Town for $1.4 Million. Now They Want to Revive It.
FBI Searching for Suspects in Casino Robbery
When a Tech Reporter Doesn’t Use Much Tech
Remains of Black People Forced Into Labor After Slavery Are Discovered in Texas
'Serial stowaway' Marilyn Hartman will have to wear an ankle monitor as she awaits trial
Newly discovered armored dinosaur lived on a lost continent
2 children bitten in suspected shark attacks
Governor Cuomo Holds 36-Point Lead Over Nixon in New Poll
Roby Won. Here’s How Other Pro- and Anti-Trump Republicans Are Faring.
3 Teens Rescued from Storm Drain
Pay-What-You-Can Cafe Opens
Officials: 9-Year-Old Girl Killed By Stray Bullet While Sleeping Inside Home
Roby Won. Here’s How Other Pro- and Anti-Trump Republicans Are Faring.
'It's An Indescribable Pain': Mother Opens Up About Son's Murder
Dubious License Plate Leads To King's Ransom In Unpaid Tolls For Fake Uber Driver
How Well the SHSAT Predicts Student Success Remains Unknown
Day Care Provider Who Hanged Toddler Given Probation
Replica Of World's Largest Viking Ship Open For Tours In Mass.
Parents sue over city schools 'anti-Islamophobia' program
A Blue Bottle Coffee House
Don’t Squish the Jellyfish. Catch It With a Robotic Claw.
12 indicted for death of teen in case of mistaken identity
Robert Keating, Judge Who Backed Jail Alternatives, Dies at 76
Suspect in Houston Crime Spree Is Charged With Capital Murder
Overlooked No More: Beatrice Tinsley, Astronomer Who Saw the Course of the Universe
Highway 1 in Big Sur opens more than a year after California landslide
Chrome’s Browser on an iPhone
3 Takeaways From Corruption Convictions After a Supreme Court Ruling
64-year-old man in coma after attacked at Fourth of July party
The Benefits (and Limits) of Using Tech to Plan a Wedding
Cuomo Holds 36-Point Lead Over Nixon in New Poll
Mother and baby die mysteriously, 2-year-old survives
Measure to break California into 3 states removed from November ballot after court ruling
Two Lawsuits Against Ohio State Keep Jim Jordan in the Cross Hairs
Trump Administration Considers Unprecedented Curbs on Asylum for Migrants
Inside the Trinitarios: How a Bloodthirsty Gang, and a $5 Loan, Led to the Death of a Teen
How to Combat China’s Rise in Tech: Federal Spending, Not Tariffs
6-month-old baby in north Louisiana dies in fire 1 hour after kidnapping
How Well the SHSAT Predicts Student Success Remains Unknown
New online romance scam is deceiving Arizonans, asking for payments overseas
Oakland man pleads guilty to plotting ISIS-inspired terror attacks
A Blue Bottle Coffee House
First cars whiz along California's new Highway 1 coastal road at Big Sur
Initiative to split up California off fall ballot
Outside Yosemite, mourning for a local hero and watching the fires get closer
Trump Weighs In on Georgia Governor’s Race
They Met as the Pacific Crest Trail Burned. Now They Heal It.
Yvonne Blake, Award-Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 78
PD: Man threatens to kill Phoenix TSA agent because she's female
1 dies in fast-spreading Oregon wildfire
She’s Mexican-Born and a New U.S. Citizen. But Can She Run for the Georgia House?
Former OSU wrestler says Richard Strauss molested him in late 1970s, earliest such allegation
Government Medical Experts Say Detaining Migrant Families ‘Poses High Risk of Harm’
Now homeless, disabled Denver woman says new development and lack of housing is at fault
National News at a Glance
Weather
Gary Beach, Tony Winner for ‘The Producers,’ Dies at 70
Hawaii officials didn't know Coast Guard let tour boats get closer to lava
ESPYS posthumously honors Parkland coaches
12 Men Indicted in Machete Killing of Bronx Teenager
Man beaten by group riding scooters
141 sexual abuse survivors accept courage award at the ESPYS
Two Lawsuits Against Ohio State Keep Jim Jordan in the Cross Hairs

World News

Human remains found almost every day in search linked to Toronto serial killer suspect
Trump falsely claims Queen reviewed honor guard for first time in 70 years
Politician on maternity leave accuses British government of cheating her
Obama says men have been getting on 'his nerves' and urges 'empowering more women'
Security tightened as Pakistan braces for more election violence
Thai boys recall battle to survive cave ordeal -- and moment they were found
Singer Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC
Nicaragua: Government forces storm and retake key opposition stronghold
Google Fined $5.1 Billion by EU in Android Antitrust Ruling
Trump Says Those at the ‘Higher Ends of Intelligence’ Loved His Remarks With Putin
Sweden struggling to contain dozens of drought-fueled wildfires
Google Fined $5.1 Billion by EU in Android Antitrust Ruling
After 20-Year ‘State of War,’ Champagne and Roses on Flight From Ethiopia to Eritrea
Cliff Richard, British Pop Star, Wins Privacy Suit Against BBC
Taliban Leaders Declare a Halt to Bombings in Civilian Areas
Trump Says Those at the ‘Higher Ends of Intelligence’ Loved His Remarks With Putin
Gang Rape of 11-Year-Old Girl in Chennai Stuns India
Trump Questions the Core of NATO: Mutual Self-Defense
Trump Questions the Core of NATO: Mutual Self-Defense
With Weddings in Cyprus, Israelis and Lebanese Bridge a Divide
With Weddings in Cyprus, Israelis and Lebanese Bridge a Divide
Why Netanyahu is cozying up to Europe's renegades
Fossils Trapped in Amber Offer Clues to the Origins of Snakes
Once Too Heavy, Spain’s New Submarine Is Now Too Long for Its Dock
Israel passes controversial 'nation-state' bill with no mention of equality or minority rights
Spain might be next to criminalize sex without affirmative consent
Turkey Resists Pressure to Release American Pastor from Jail
Europe and Asia Rush to Bolster Global Structure Assailed by Trump
Thai Cave Boys Leave Hospital and Apologize for All the Fuss
Taliban Leaders Declare a Halt to Bombings in Civilian Areas
British Man Convicted of Plotting Attack on Theresa May
Canadian police investigate beating of Muslim man as hate crime
Hungary Pulls Out of U.N. Global Migration Agreement
Iran Calls Israel’s Reported Theft of Nuclear Trove ‘Laughably Absurd’
Iran Says Trump Sought Meeting With President 8 Times at U.N. Last Year
Xi Jinping heads to Africa to clinch China's hold over the continent
EU Slaps Google With Record Fine in Software Case
From the Start, a Muddied Message on Russia
As Islamic State Fighters Fill Syrian Jails, Nations Fear They’ll Come Home
Turkey lifts state of emergency, two years after coup almost toppled Erdogan
Trump’s ‘No’ Adds to Swirl of Confusion
World News at a Glance
Syrian government reaches reconciliation deal with rebels in Nawa
Israel Passes ‘National Home’ Law, Drawing Ire of Arabs

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5 On Your Side

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When selecting the best mosquito repellent, is DEET really safe?

Business

Trump No. 1 in Buying Political Ads on Facebook
Elon Musk apologizes to cave rescuer for 'pedo' tweet
Google's latest move to crack China: A WeChat game
First it was Pfizer; now Novartis has frozen drug prices in US
Brits can't get enough of Netflix and Amazon Prime
Warren Buffett may soon join the stock buyback party
Prime Day was the biggest shopping event in Amazon's history
The vanishing White House press briefing
Google's not alone. Europe has been taking on tech companies for decades
CBS' Jeff Glor interviews Trump as White House grapples with Putin controversy
Sinclair announces changes to its bid for Tribune to appease the FCC
Larry Kudlow: No recession in sight, maybe not until 2024
Papa John's founder says it was a 'mistake' to resign
IHOP president says it is still all about pancakes
Justice Department asks court to expedite AT&T appeal
Delta targets college students for future pilot hiring
UPS tests smart devices to enter New York City apartment buildings for deliveries
What's rattling investors?
Uber fills 'critical' role of chief privacy officer
Novartis Joins Pfizer in Bowing to Trump by Freezing Drug Prices
Musk Walks Back ‘Pedo Guy’ Attack on Cave Diver After Investor Pressure
Yes, Nurses Have ‘Physically Taxing’ Jobs. And a $20.8 Million Settlement.
Zuckerberg apologizes for Holocaust comments
U.S. Opens Inquiry Into Uranium Imports in Sign That Trade War Is Spreading
Facebook to Remove Misinformation That Leads to Violence
Consumer Bureau Nominee Could Face ‘Bumpy Ride’ Over Lack of Experience
Uber's e-bikes are cannibalizing rides from Uber's cars
Zuckerberg Tries to Clarify Remarks About Holocaust Deniers After Outcry
Sinclair Alters Tribune Bid, but FCC Orders Review
Did Goldman Sachs Just Edge Away From Its Bonus Culture?
Kudlow Overstates American, Chinese and European Tariffs
Business News at a Glance
Trump Nominee Is Behind Anti-Union Legal Campaign
Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo is scaling back its US ambitions
The Most Important Number in Finance Is Going Away. Wall Street Isn’t Prepared.
New York City Looks to Crack Down on Airbnb Amid Housing Crisis

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Marbles gets ready to open up its Play Annex
Giant Jeff Goldblum statue appears in London
There’s a Reason You’re Drinking So Much Aperol Spritz
Is Going to My Dream College Worth It?
This Design Studio Knows How to Party
The Ultimate Guide to This Fabulous Summer
The Littlest Party Crashers
Go Ask Mom : What would you name a rhino? NC Zoo seeks public's help
Go Ask Mom : 'Fun with Neuroscience:' Kids invited to try out Durham startup's brain-controlled video game
Ink-Stained Riches: Rihanna’s Tattoo Artist Goes High-End
Go Ask Mom : 15 family-friendly activities for weekend of July 20 to July 22
Go Ask Mom : Renee Chou: Cruising into family vacation memories
If We’re 40 and Single, Let’s Get Married. Deal?
California's majestic Big Sur Highway 1 re-opens

Entertainment

This Artist’s Collection Was a Milestone, and a Lifeline
'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo waiting on a TV wedding
‘Simpsons’ Creator Groening Says Debate Around Apu Is ‘Tainted’
Here we go again with the Beyoncé baby rumors
What's on Tap : Up-and-coming artists find showcase in Raleigh
'America's Got Talent' contestant plunges to ground before audience
'Batwoman' TV series in the works with first lesbian superhero in the lead
What's on Tap : DPAC closes its season with record sellouts
Drake meets his hit's viral dance creator
What's on Tap : Tiny house hotel coming to Rocky Mount
Who Buys a Guillotine? Someone Who Wants an ‘Amusing Acquisition’
Bruce Springsteen's one-man show is coming to Netflix so you don't have to go broke trying to see it live
Springsteen’s Broadway Show Is Becoming a Netflix Special
What's on Tap : Wake County seeing record numbers of visitors
He Gleefully Inhabits the Grateful Dead. No Tie-Dye, Please.
Who Buys a Guillotine? Someone Who Wants an ‘Amusing Acquisition’
Springsteen’s Broadway Show Is Becoming a Netflix Special
In ‘Jell-O Girls,’ a Dark Family History Behind a Candy-Colored Dessert
The Gritty Club at the Heart of ‘This Ain’t No Disco’
Review: In ‘The Damned,’ Ivo van Hove Finds the Mortal Chill in a Nazi Fire
Review: ‘Mass’ Brings Out the Worst in Leonard Bernstein
Balloons, iPads, Aquarium: A Conductor Creates a ‘Creation’
Executive Realness: 3 ‘Pose’ Stars on Dancing and Being Seen
If You Eat Meat, Brace Yourself: Documentary Makes Case Against Factory Farming
It's a summer of love over on Netflix
The Hard Road of the Japanese Documentary Maker
Review: At Stratford, ‘Coriolanus’ Is Riveting and Troubling
He Gleefully Inhabits the Grateful Dead. No Tie-Dye, Please.
‘Simpsons’ Creator Groening Says Debate Around Apu Is ‘Tainted’
Review: In ‘The Damned,’ Ivo van Hove Finds the Mortal Chill in a Nazi Fire
Abrons Arts Center to Celebrate a Milestone With Political Work
How Benny Blanco Became the Most Popular Oddball in Pop Music
Review: Song Trumps Senility in the Angry ‘Allelujah!’

Political News

Trump says 'no rush' on North Korea nuclear negotiations
Sen. Durbin calls for investigation of abuse allegations at shelter for separated children
Trump keeps up defense of Helsinki performance
Secret Service agent dies after suffering stroke on the job
Homeland Security Advisory Council members resign over 'morally repugnant' immigration policy
GOP rep.: 'I don't really care' about repercussions of criticizing Trump
House Intelligence Chairman: Justice Department hoping 'Republicans will lose the House'
Prosecutors: Butina is a flight risk, has ties to Russian intelligence
Documents reveal DHS knew ending protections could cause more, not less, illegal immigration
You just aren't smart enough to understand what Donald Trump was doing with Vladimir Putin
Cuomo widens lead over Nixon in poll as he's under fire for fundraising tactics
With trade war looming, farmers brace for impact
Why the US is obligated to defend Montenegro
FTC cracks down on fake charities for veterans
Sanders disputes that Trump said Russia no longer targeting US
Key Republican looking at whether Trump translator should come before Congress
DNC alleges Secret Service blocked it from serving lawsuit to Jared Kushner
Trump's military parade will cost nearly as much as 'tremendously expensive' canceled war games
Rep. Jim Jordan interviewed in OSU investigation
Campaign arm for House Democrats raises record-breaking $15.2 million in June
Donald Trump just said one thing, but meant something else -- again
Special counsel still investigating Roger Stone
Schumer demands Kavanaugh recuse himself from Mueller cases
Civic pride in 'the swamp': How DC feels about itself
There are absolutely two Americas. Sometimes in the same state.
A GOP congressman once lamented not being able to call women 'sluts' anymore
Former WH stenographer: 'I quit because I couldn't be proud of where I worked anymore'
Republicans poised to choose Charlotte for 2020 convention
White House reveals range of topics for Trump-Putin meeting
People used more 'anger' emojis for Congress on Facebook after 2016 election
Cornyn on Senate immigration bill: 'I think it's dead'
Trump wades into Georgia GOP gubernatorial primary
Longtime Ohio GOP official resigns over Trump's news conference with Putin
Democrats push Trump administration to provide more details on government reorganization plan
Suspected Secret Agent Used Sex in Covert Plan, Prosecutors Say
Washington Post: Trump loyalists reassign, remove VA employees
Trump now says he holds Putin responsible for election interference
WH entertaining Russian proposal to interrogate Americans in exchange for Mueller investigation assistance
Senators coalesce around a Russia sanctions bill but hurdles remain
The definitive ranking of 2020 Democrats
Joaquin Castro calls for 'cyber NATO' in response to Russian election attack
Senate resolution introduced to show support for US intelligence agencies
Democratic push to investigate Russia stymied by partisan acrimony
House Democrats pick new slogan ahead of midterms: 'For the people'
Cuomo willing to authorize criminal investigation of Trump Foundation
US-backed Syrians holding nearly 600 foreign fighters
Swalwell says Trump could be impeached if he sends ex-ambassador to Russia for questioning
Trump tries to douse Putin storm -- but his cleanup tests credulity
US officials say allies discounting Trump-Putin summit as 'meaningless'
U.S. Outlines Web of Sex, Lies And Ties to Russian Intelligence
Top Democratic group launches effort to attack Republicans over Trump's trade agenda
Reporters, Facing a Hostile White House, Try a New Tactic: Solidarity
US releases $200 million in defensive aid to Ukraine as Moscow seeks better ties
FBI director: Russia is the 'most aggressive actor' in election interference
Trump calls for Turkey to release US pastor accused of spying
U.S. Outlines Web of Sex, Lies And Ties to Russian Operatives

Health Team

Passengers overhear a teacher talking about how her students need school supplies and open up their wallets
With EPA rule change, worries linger for those near coal ash ponds
Winds lift beach umbrella, launching it through a tourist's ankle
Lebanon preparing to legalize growing cannabis, says House speaker
Having a working mom has benefits for kids later in life, study says
Spider bite led to leg being amputated, woman says
Valsartan recall: 4 things patients should know
Could a cure for Alzheimer's be invented in the Triangle? Absolutely.
Foodborne illness may be on the rise. Here's why
California keeps close eye on whooping cough after infant's death