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Local News

Largest embezzlement in Wake history: Former Cary exec gets up to 16 years in prison
'Using every means possible:' Investigators, family still seek answers to soldier's shooting death in Raleigh
Are you an artist? If so, Raleigh wants to hear from you
Traffic safety experts meet in Raleigh to mull road safety improvements
School bus mechanic had winning lottery ticket for 2 days without knowing it
Suspect arrested in Sampson County shooting that injured 1
Fayetteville father has fought for years to get custody of daughter from woman now accused of giving her to pimp
Mass shootings prompt rise in sales at Fuquay gun shop
UNC professor studies online extremism as hate groups on the rise in NC
Opossums, raccoons, dove: Dozens of wild animals found in Durham home

News

Estados Unidos está bajo ataque desde dentro. ¿Esto va a terminar alguna vez?
Un niño es arrojado desde el piso 10 de la galería Tate Modern de Londres; un adolescente es detenido como sospechoso
Un hombre fue sentenciado a 60 días de cárcel (solo en fin de semana) por envenenar el café de su esposa
Editorial: Mass shootings. They can happen here. Common sense action is needed now
14 jóvenes en dos estados de EE.UU. fueron hospitalizados después de usar vaporizadores
8chan, sitio web usado por el sospechoso del tiroteo de El Paso, queda fuera de línea
Julio de 2019 fue el mes más caluroso jamás registrado
Lo último sobre los tiroteos en Estados Unidos: al menos 30 personas murieron en dos ataques en un fin de semana
Compañeros de clase del atacante de Dayton dicen que tenía una ‘lista negra’ en la escuela secundaria
Tribunal de Puerto Rico examinará este lunes demanda que busca anular juramentación de Pierluisi como gobernador
Un hombre estaba tramando un tiroteo masivo. Su abuela lo detuvo y salvó vidas
Presidentes de Cuba y Brasil se enfrentan por programa de médicos
El Dow Jones se desploma después de que China devaluara el yuan y frenara las compras de productos agrícolas de EE.UU.
Las nuevas pajillas (popotes) de papel de McDonald’s no son reciclables, pero los anteriores de plástico sí lo eran
La posición de la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. sobre la Segunda Enmienda
Estados Unidos y China podrían encaminarse a una guerra de divisas
Hombre circuncidado por error recibió compensación de US$ 24.000
En uno de los estados “más saludables” de EE.UU., la obesidad afecta a los negros e hispanos
1,5 millones de personas en EE.UU. podrían tener alergias al ajonjolí (mucho más que lo pensado anteriormente)
John Bolton reitera que “todas las opciones están sobre la mesa” en cuanto a Venezuela
Este otro Puerto Rico (primera parte)
Este otro Puerto Rico (segunda parte)
Policía Nacional Bolivariana detiene a dos actores por uso indebido de uniformes militares
Momia prehispánica de una niña de 8 años regresa a Bolivia
Pareja se casa en la misma oficina que hace 6 años les impidió contraer matrimonio en Ecuador
Gobierno de Trump califica a China de manipulador de divisas
Trump anuncia más sanciones al Gobierno de Venezuela
Así es por dentro la mansión de dos supermodelos: Cara y Poppy Delevingne
Tiburones muerden a tres personas en 24 horas en una misma playa de Florida

Weather

Slow-moving storms prompt flooding concerns

State News

NC Capitol : Suspects in 9th District ballot fraud case make initial appearance in court
NC Capitol : House gives preliminary approval to temporary fix for virtual teacher layoffs
NC Capitol : UNC-Charlotte shooting survivor joins Democrats to press for votes on gun control bills

World News

19 killed in blast and fire after Cairo traffic collision
July confirmed as hottest month recorded
Fiona Kolbinger: 'Rock star' cyclist poised to become first woman to win 4,000km Transcontinental Race
Nigeria's Shiite leader granted medical leave pending trial
Fossils in La Brea Tar Pits reveal why coyotes still exist, but not saber-toothed cats
The Ashes: Steve Smith 'probably the best Test batsman we've ever seen' as Australia crushes England in opener
French boy thrown from museum's tenth floor on family trip to London
Emma Watson helps launch a legal advice line for women who are sexually harassed at work
An abandoned boat leads police to the Nelson River as the Canadian manhunt continues
Depending where you live, an electric fan may not cool you down and could actually hurt you
North Korea fires projectiles, says it may be forced 'to seek new road'

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin' Onion on August 5
WRAL SmartShopper : Swag Code until 4 pm for 3 SB points
WRAL SmartShopper : Share your deals, meals & questions 8/5: Meal Plan edition
WRAL SmartShopper : Earth Fare: Whole roasted chickens only $5 every Monday
WRAL SmartShopper : Top grocery buys & links to deal lists through 8/6
WRAL SmartShopper : Freddy's: Custard cookie, cake cone or dish only $1 on Thursday, August 8
WRAL SmartShopper : Dollar General Deals: Garnier Fructis hair care, BIC razors, Xtra laundry, Scott towels & bath tissue
WRAL SmartShopper : Goodberry's: $1 off Carolina Concretes on August 8 & 5% donation to Wake Ed Partnership
WRAL SmartShopper : FREE custard at BurgerFi on Thursday, 8/8
Case of luggage stolen from RDU is a warning for travelers: Mind your bags

Business

Anchors and opinion writers call El Paso attack 'terror in America'
Murdoch's New York Post urges Trump to ban assault weapons
Strikes in Hong Kong force Cathay Pacific to cancel more than 150 flights
Hong Kong stocks slammed by protests and the US-China trade war
Yuan skids lower; Market shockwaves; HSBC CEO out
US stocks post worst day of the year after China devalues its currency
Tech stocks are on their longest losing streak since Trump was elected
The shipyard that built the Titanic is heading for bankruptcy
The United States and China may be headed for a currency war
Gun stocks rise after mass shootings and Trump's call for stronger background checks
Artists coming to the UK want to be paid in dollars
A military crackdown in Hong Kong would backfire on China's economy
McDonald's new paper straws aren't recyclable — but its axed plastic ones were
Elizabeth Warren wants to change the bankruptcy code. Here's what that could mean for American workers
Coca-Cola featured gay couples kissing in a Hungarian ad. People are furious
Trump's trade war with China is starting to get out of hand
Bond yields are plunging around the globe. How low can they go?
Chinese companies halt purchases of US agricultural products
The Fed is getting into the real-time payments business
USA Today owner Gannett merges with GateHouse Media to form massive newspaper company
What would happen if Walmart stopped selling guns
Trump administration labels China a currency manipulator
Global stocks rebound after China calms currency markets

Lifestyles

Aging Well : Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Offers New Fall Courses
Go Ask Mom : Hugs & Kisses Consignment open to the public this week in Fayetteville
Go Ask Mom : Wondering about NC By Train's Santa Train? It's happening
Go Ask Mom : Local law enforcement agencies gear up for National Night Out on Tuesday

Entertainment

A$AP Rocky attended Kanye's Sunday Service
'Beverly Hills 90210' nostalgia runs high as Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth channel Donna and Kelly
What's on Tap : Events this week: Raleigh Night Market, Thomas Rhett
John Oliver powerfully links mass shootings to political rhetoric
2019 New York Comedy Festival headliners include Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and Nicole Byer
What's on Tap : Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns Aug. 12-18
Kacey Musgraves says lawmakers 'murderously ignore' the gun problem in America
Khalid announces benefit concert for El Paso
Jimmy Kimmel says his show tackles politics because 'politicians don't seem to care what we think anymore'
Norman Lear and Jimmy Kimmel plan more 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience' specials
'The OA' done at Netflix
'Little Mermaid Live!' to air on ABC
Finally a black 'Bachelor'? ABC's president weighs in
Afton Williamson leaves 'The Rookie,' citing allegations of harassment, assault and racism

Marketplace

5 signs your child might be using opioids

Political News

Shootings highlight critical gaps in stopping domestic terrorism
The FBI director ordered the agency's field offices to scour the country for mass shooting threats
Iowa native JD Scholten announces second bid to unseat GOP Rep. Steve King
Beto O'Rourke lashes out at question about Trump's language after mass shooting in El Paso
Trump suggests tying gun measures to immigration after shooting that targeted immigrants
Iran's Foreign Minister says he was sanctioned after rejecting a White House invite
Rand Paul says he had part of his lung removed
Tim Ryan says Trump's suggestion to tie gun control legislation to immigration measures is 'an absolute freaking joke'
Trump, McCarthy cite video games as a driver behind mass shootings
Trump accuses China of 'currency manipulation' as trade war escalates
Trump condemns 'racist hate' and white supremacy but does not acknowledge his own rhetoric
'Do Something!': mourners at Dayton vigil urge Ohio governor to act on gun control
Fourth House Republican from Texas announces he won't run for reelection
House Judiciary chairman says panel could move to impeach by end of year
Jenna Bush Hager welcomes a son
Republican state lawmaker criticizes his party for 'enabling white supremacy'
Where the Supreme Court stands on the Second Amendment
Trump blames everything but his own words for hate in America
Pelosi pushes to keep pressure on McConnell amid Democrats' debate over gun control
Justice considering push for new law to make mass shootings a capital crime
Obama urges Americans to reject language from leaders that 'normalizes racist sentiments' in pointed statement
Fact check: Are violent video games connected to mass shootings?
In the wake of tragedy, Beto O'Rourke channels El Paso's anger at Trump
Joe Biden: Trump has 'abandoned the theory that we are one people'
Ohio GOP lawmaker blames mass shootings on Obama, 'fatherlessness' and 'drag queen advocates'
Fact check: Would stronger background checks have stopped El Paso and Dayton?
The democratic socialist revolution comes to a crossroads
Trump backs 'red flag' gun laws. What do they actually do?
Biden offers emotional advice on grieving to families of shooting victims: 'What will take you through is purpose'
Trump to visit El Paso and Dayton following shootings
Kamala Harris: Gun control action is 'literally in the hands' of Mitch McConnell
Beto O'Rourke: Media cannot let Trump 'get off scot-free' for racist actions
Trump announces new sanctions on Venezuelan government

Health Team

Man who was circumcised in hospital mix-up awarded $24,000 compensation
1.5 million people in the US might have sesame allergies. That's more than previously thought
New Zealand introduces bill to legalize abortion
A mission to Mars could cause learning impairment and anxiety, study says
Blaming mass shootings on mental illness is 'inaccurate' and 'stigmatizing,' experts say