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Local News

75-year-old man leads high-speed chase on I-95 that reaches 140 mph, injures 3 state troopers
Neighbor says a boy escaped back seat of stolen car in Durham
Coronavirus in NC: Live updates for May 4, 2020: Fourth Wake County nursing home reports outbreak
Attempted murder suspect shot at police officers during arrest at Spring Lake home
Driver hospitalized after car crashes into stop sign, power pole
Glass at bus stop near downtown Raleigh shattered after overnight shooting
Sheriff: Fired employee brought gun to work, asked to speak to manager
Two Sanford men report chickens, a rooster stolen
Fayetteville man charged with attempted murder after woman shot in the back
Raleigh child's choking death found to be an accident
Wake County wants to give $5 million to small businesses
How stores are working through cleaning supply shortages to re-open
NC Supreme Court finds potential racial bias in Fayetteville murder trial jury selection
Stay-at-home rules mean traffic stops in NC hit lowest mark in years
NCDMV: License and registration expiration dates extended 5 months
MISSING: Durham police searching for man last seen at Duke Hospital
Fact check: Dan Forest said the flu had killed more people than coronavirus
Select McDonald's in 3 local counties to offer teachers, staff free McCafe starting Wednesday
ReOpen Wake County distances itself from ReOpenNC
Health care experts say pandemic exposed disparities in system
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Apex nursing home
Raleigh man drowns in Jordan Lake
Local grocery stores limit amount of meat shoppers can buy

News

¿Qué pasa si nunca se desarrolla una vacuna para el coronavirus? Ya ha ocurrido antes
China ocultó intencionalmente la gravedad del coronavirus, sostiene informe del gobierno de EE.UU.
TOM WILLIAMS: Remote learning now an education fundamental
EDITORIAL: Trump must act, not distract, on COVID-19 to move U.S. forward
CRISTY PAGE: Celebrating the UNC School of Medicine class of 2020
El clima cálido y el debate sobre las restricciones llevan a los estadounidenses a las calles mientras aumentan los casos de coronavirus
Michael Jordan y la jugada de 1.000 millones de dólares que casi se perdió
Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 4 de mayo: ¿Y si nunca hay vacuna para covid-19?
España comienza la fase 1 de la desescalada del confinamiento en 4 islas
Un cliente deja una propina de US$ 1.300 para apoyar a un restaurante en Texas el día que volvió a abrir después del cierre por coronavirus
El desempleo en Estados Unidos no había sido tan grave desde la década de 1930
Cómo celebrar el 4 de mayo o Día de Star Wars: ‘Que la fuerza te acompañe’, siempre, incluso durante la pandemia
China rechaza las afirmaciones de Estados Unidos de que el coronavirus se originó en el laboratorio de Wuhan
¿Cómo celebrar el 5 de mayo? 4 recetas para disfrutarlo con todo el sabor
El gobierno de EE.UU. decidirá a dónde va el remdesivir en medio de una pandemia de coronavirus, dice el fabricante de medicamentos
La empresa minorista de ropa J.Crew se declara en bancarrota
La FDA cambia la política para exigir que los fabricantes de pruebas de anticuerpos busquen rápidamente una autorización para controlar medicamentos de emergencia en el mercado
Más de 370 trabajadores en una planta de carne de cerdo en Missouri dieron positivo por coronavirus. Todos eran asintomáticos.
Esta adolescente de Texas entregó 10.000 máscaras a trabajadores médicos; también está luchando contra un estigma
Opinión | Coronavirus: Trump es un extraño, incluso entre los expresidentes
Perú retomará actividad económica en cuatro fases
Opinión | La otra epidemia en medio del coronavirus: las restricciones de la libertad de prensa en todo el mundo
La NFL no jugará en México en esta temporada
El coronavirus está causando una oleada de desechos plásticos. Los activistas temen que sea permanente
'Murder Hornets,' with sting that can kill, land in US
Modelo proyecta 134.000 muertos en EE.UU. por covid-19, casi el doble de la estimación previa
Tres médicos rusos se cayeron de las ventanas de un hospital; los incidentes plantean preguntas en medio de una pandemia de coronavirus
La Liga ya planea su regreso para junio; mayo será un mes clave
Chapel Hill High School seniors experience unprecedented pick up
Duke students band together online to help Durham residents in need
Lanzarán un nuevo libro de la saga “Twilight”, pero desde la perspectiva de Edward
4 formas de celebrar el día de Star Wars en casa
El escándalo por los presuntos abusos en inteligencia militar de miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia
Gobierno de Venezuela denuncia intento de agresión
Students get band back together to help lonely director during pandemic
Detienen a pastora en República Dominicana por violar medidas de distanciamiento social en medio de culto religioso
La “operación” del Gobierno de Trump para el desarrollo de 14 vacunas contra el coronavirus
Costco empezó a limitar la cantidad de carne que los clientes pueden comprar
Asesinan a alcalde de Tuculután, Zacapa, en Guatemala
Tensión en dos centros de contención por coronavirus en El Salvador
Gobierno de Venezuela denuncia 8 detenciones en nueva supuesta incursión marítima
Unión Europea sanciona a 6 funcionarios del gobierno de Nicaragua y Ortega pide cese de ‘agresiones’
Fiscalía de Ecuador investiga a 16 personas por presunto sobreprecio por fundas para cadáveres
Coronavirus 4 de mayo, minuto a minuto: La cifra global de muertos por covid-19 supera los 250.000
OPINIÓN | Las historias de personas que nos llevan la comida a casa en plena pandemia
Una “burbuja de viajes” entre Australia y Nueva Zelandia podría ser un modelo para el futuro
OPINIÓN | El equipo de Obama investigó en profundidad a Biden en 2008 y no encontró indicios de acusación de exasistente

Weather

WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : May the fourth (be with you)
Rain possible Tuesday as system brings cooler temperatures for rest of the week
Face mask and hand sanitizer added to hurricane preparedness checklist

State News

Revised models show COVID-19 deaths, infections slowing in NC

National News

Michigan security guard shot and killed after telling customer to put on a face mask

World News

Coronavirus is causing a flurry of plastic waste. Campaigners fear it may be permanent
This tech company is tracking coronavirus symptoms and hotspots in Ghana
German hairdressers reopen after six weeks -- but in Berlin, you need to fill out a questionnaire to get a cut
Europe is in a new phase of reopening, but it's hardly a return to normal
As coronavirus hits record numbers in Russia, this is a dangerous moment for Putin
Three Russian doctors fall from hospital windows, raising questions amid coronavirus pandemic
The reopening gamble: Set your timer for three weeks
Eta Aquariid meteor shower: When and how to watch
Astronomers are changing the way we think of 'potentially habitable' planets
Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

Traffic

Thick, black smoke, offices evacuated after truck fire on I-85 in Orange County

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : Domino's gift card giveaway today at approx. 2 pm
WRAL SmartShopper : Swag Code until 4 pm for 3 SB points
WRAL SmartShopper : Boston Market: $4 off a $20 order through 5/5
WRAL SmartShopper : Krispy Kreme: Free Glazed Doughnut dozens for healthcare workers today, May 4
WRAL SmartShopper : Carlie C's giving away 40,000 lbs of chicken in Fayetteville on May 5
WRAL SmartShopper : Cinco de Mayo restaurant deals 2020
WRAL SmartShopper : Star Wars Deals: Clothes, toys, collectibles
WRAL SmartShopper : Domino's giving away over 5,000 gift cards
WRAL SmartShopper : Anker Soundcore Portable Bluetooth Speaker only $16.99
WRAL SmartShopper : Dollar General Deals 5/3: Chex Mix, pasta sauce, mayo, coffee, Purex, diapers, gift cards

Business

Stelter: Hard times call for hard truths from public officials
Piers Morgan steps back from TV after developing coronavirus symptom
Hong Kong's economy just suffered its worst three months on record
J.Crew has filed for bankruptcy
'Love Island' bosses cancel summer series after pandemic makes production impossible
Disney faces an unknown future as coronavirus hobbles its media empire
Starbucks is set to reopen all stores today with more safety requirements
Tariffs could be back in play. That's bad news for shaky markets
Tyson warns more meat plant closures are coming
J.Crew declared bankruptcy. Three other famous stores may follow it
NC passes 1 million unemployment claims
GE is cutting up to 13,000 jobs at its jet engine division because of the pandemic
Northgate Mall closing from financial struggles worsened by COVID-19
Elizabeth Warren and AOC's call for a merger ban may be a moot point
Kroger is donating 200,000 gallons of milk to food banks
Some retailers are too broke to go bankrupt
Costco is limiting how much meat customers can buy
Andy Lack, NBC News chairman, out in reorganization
Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win Pulitzer Prize for investigation on sexual violence
The Fed's experiment with junk bonds is about to begin
Hasbro introduces Baby Yoda-themed Monopoly set just in time for May the Fourth
Victoria's Secret owner calls off deal to take lingerie brand private
Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches recalled after they were found to be peanut butter instead
CNN sends Trump campaign cease-and-desist letter for misleading ad
United Airlines COO says employees should 'seriously consider' voluntary separation from the airline
Nike will donate 30,000 shoes to frontline workers fighting Covid-19

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : It's Jojo! NC Zoo names its youngest southern white rhino
Asheville veteran donates his stimulus check to help hard-to-adopt dogs
Go Ask Mom : Closed to the public, Marbles finds a way to help Inter-Faith Food Shuttle get food to those in need
Go Ask Mom : Urgent Care or ER? Here's how to decide where to take your child during an after-hours emergency

Entertainment

May the Fourth be with you, always, even during the pandemic
Carole Baskin responds to YouTube pranksters tricking her
Tory Lanez is using the success of 'Quarantine Radio' to help families struggling through the pandemic
Nurse thanks Taylor Swift for surprise gifts in honor of her work
A new 'Twilight' book is coming -- this time, from Edward's perspective
'Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind' celebrates her life, but falters in places
'George W. Bush' offers a too-thin look at the man and his presidency
4 ways to celebrate 'Star Wars Day' at home
What's on Tap : Family-owned Butcher's Market serves up selection of meat, seafood
Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and Cameron Diaz join virtual lockdown fight
'Westworld' will be back, but where it goes after that finale is anyone's guess
Cady Groves, pop and country singer, dead at 30
Taika Waititi to direct and co-write new 'Star Wars' movie
Actors rose to the occasion to make 'All Rise' remotely filmed episode
Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman is engaged
What's on Tap : Cary restaurant helps launch area food hub
What's on Tap : Out and About TV takes you around the Triangle
Nicolas Cage could play Joe Exotic in CBS TV Studios limited series
Bookin' : QRB Bestsellers for the Week of May 4th
What's on Tap : NC chefs named finalists for James Beard Awards

Marketplace

3 military servicemen share what 'home' means to them
5 ways to protect your organization's reputation in a crisis
4 communication mistakes to avoid in the midst of a crisis

Political News

Lincoln got better press treatment, Trump claims, as he ups pandemic death estimate
'Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!' The Supreme Court is live on the air
What to expect when the Senate returns this week
Timeline: How Florida's coronavirus response compares to three other big states
How to listen to the Supreme Court's live oral arguments
Trump administration's 'Operation Warp Speed' identifies 14 vaccines to focus on
The 45 most shocking lines from Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Fox town hall
Clarence Thomas breaks silence on bench during Supreme Court's first remote oral argument
6 US service members awarded Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in Iranian missile attack
Senate says it has 'no discretion to disclose' records requested by Biden regarding Reade allegation
Scant agreement over next relief package in Congress as economy reels from coronavirus crisis
How Joe Biden's response to the Tara Reade allegations hit a Senate snag
Inside the Trump-Pence partnership
Timeline: Tracking Trump's rising coronavirus death toll estimates
Armed F-15 fighter jet diverted from Trump protection mission after in-flight emergency
Trump's spy chief pick faces questions about his resume and ties to the President
US citizen released from Egyptian jail after 10 months
US Navy sails warship into Barents Sea for the first time in three decades
Pelosi slams White House for limiting coronavirus task force testimony
No, the CDC isn't fiddling with the coronavirus death numbers
California governor says retail stores in the state can begin to reopen Friday
Chris Christie pushes to reopen country despite dire Covid-19 projections: 'There are going to be deaths'
Intel shared among US allies indicates virus outbreak more likely came from market, not a Chinese lab
Nancy Pelosi defends decision to decline Trump admin testing offer: 'They don't have them'
FBI gun background checks remained high in April during coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus, face masks and America's new fault line
New York Times: Interior secretary relaxed rules so Trump could hold Fox News interview at Lincoln Memorial
Fauci says calls for his dismissal are 'part of the game'

Health Team

Home from college and bumping heads with parents? Here's how you can get along
Coronavirus model projects 134,000 deaths in US, nearly double its last estimate
Should you take your child to the pediatrician during a pandemic
FDA shifts policy to require antibody test makers to promptly seek emergency use authorization
Sorting Fact from Fiction: Dr. Sanjay Gupta's coronavirus podcast for May 4
French doctors say they found a Covid-19 patient from December