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Local News

Person airlifted to UNC Hospitals after another large fire at Ocean Isle Beach
Missing Durham woman found dead in parking lot
About 2 percent of inmates in NC prisons tested positive for coronavirus
Raleigh man pleads guilty to threatening family because of race
NC jail death could prompt changes in training, policy
Fact check: Biden didn't say 'yes, absolutely' to defunding police
Durham man charged in bank robbery
Raleigh family desperate to get help to family member injured in Beirut blast
Sanford minister alleges racial profiling in Myrtle Beach noise arrest

News

Noticias coronavirus 6 de agosto: México sobrepasa las 50.000 muertes por coronavirus
ANÁLISIS | Beirut nunca volverá a ser la misma
Procesan a exfuncionarios de la inteligencia argentina por presunto espionaje ilegal a Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Birx advierte a 9 ciudades y el valle central de California por el aumento de casos de coronavirus
Editorial: Mail service critical to 2020 elections, Trump needs to end irresponsible attacks
HIGHER ED WORKS: Why bother with a search if outcome is decided?
Cuando un caimán de 3,5 metros se acercó a su hija de 4 años, este papá entró en acción
En Beirut, Líbano, la conmoción se convierte en ira por las advertencias ignoradas antes de la explosión
Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 6 de agosto: La explosión de Beirut creó un cráter de 124 metros
70% of Northampton County students need computers, internet access for online learning
Estas tres posibles vacunas para covid-19 han estado en las noticias. Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre ellas
La crisis económica por coronavirus se ensaña con los latinos
Students at ECU could face fines for not wearing face coverings
Autoridades en Colombia incautan casi 2 toneladas de clorhidrato de cocaína
El ciclista Fabio Jakobsen está en coma luego de una brutal caída en la meta en el Tour de Polonia
Un hombre pasó 27 años en prisión por asesinar a dos niños. Ahora un tribunal lo declaró inocente
Beber desinfectante para manos es peligroso: la gente puede enfermarse y morir, advierten los CDC
Local officials prepared to crack down on UNC-CH students not following pandemic safety protocols
Cameron Díaz revela por qué dejó de actuar
Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia aprueba dióxido de cloro como tratamiento para coronavirus
¿Qué mecanismos inmunológicos ocasionan que un paciente con covid-19 se agrave?
Los CDC proyectan más de 181.000 muertes por coronavirus para finales de agosto
Jason Momoa sorprende a Lisa Bonet al restaurar su viejo Mustang
Análisis | Las falsedades que dice Trump sobre la votación por correo son parte de una amplia campaña para desacreditar las elecciones
OPINIÓN | No culpes al destino por la cruel tragedia de Beirut
¿Cómo protegerse del coronavirus en un espacio cerrado? 7 consejos
OPINIÓN | La estrafalaria “campaña” de Kanye West está diseñada para ayudar a Trump
Michelle Obama dice que sufre una «depresión»
UNC-Chapel Hill releases names of students found responsible for sexual misconduct
Los envoltorios de comida rápida y los recipientes de pedidos para llevar pueden contener químicos tóxicos, advierte estudio
Renuncia el vicepresidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral de Venezuela Rafael Simón Jiménez
Gobierno de Bolivia anuncia que demandará nuevamente a Evo Morales por bloqueos y manifestaciones durante la pandemia
Acnur pide proteger a solicitantes de asilo tras asesinato de una mujer transgénero en Guatemala
El excremento de las aves marinas vale millones de dólares, revelan científicos que intentan salvar a los pájaros
El mundo podría ser muy diferente para los inversores en solo tres meses
Twitter etiquetará a funcionarios gubernamentales y de medios estatales
Trump emite decreto para prohibir TikTok en EE.UU. en 45 días si no es vendida
Multimillonario Dan Friedkin firma acuerdo para comprar la AS Roma, el gigante del fútbol italiano
Bolsonaro dice que vacuna de Oxford para covid-19 estaría disponible en «diciembre o enero» para brasileños
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner dice que demandará a Google
Fiscalía de EE.UU. acusa a exministro de Economía de Guatemala Acisclo Valladares de lavado de dinero
El presidente de Perú, Martín Vizcarra, nombra a su nuevo gabinete
La presentadora Caroline Flack murió por suicidio en medio de temores a ser procesada, según la jueza de instrucción
Videos manipulados falsifican la causa de la explosión de Beirut
Sismo de magnitud preliminar 4,8 sacude Puerto Rico

Weather

In middle of whirlwind, 13-year-old solid as a rock for young brothers during Windsor tornado

State News

NC Capitol : Recreational fishermen sue trawlers, state over coastal shrimping
NC Capitol : NC reaches PPE distribution milestone

National News

When a nearly 12-foot alligator came toward his 4-year-old, this dad sprung into action
Michelle Obama says she's suffering from 'low-grade depression'

World News

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic
In the latest sign of Covid-19-related racism, Muslims are being blamed for England's coronavirus outbreaks
Beirut port employees detained in investigation after devastating explosion sparks fury
What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, August 6
Scientists have unraveled the riddle of a real-life sea monster
Prehistoric 'hell ants' hunted their prey with unusual headgear
Seabird poop is worth millions, say scientists trying to save the birds
The Canadian government is allowing 4 terminally ill patients to use psychedelic mushrooms to help ease their anxiety
How judges responded to warnings about ammonium nitrate stored at the Beirut port
Doctored videos are already faking the cause of Beirut's explosion
Couple standing less than 600 meters from blast site survives Beirut explosion

Traffic

Cause of crash released that involved tractor-trailer, two other vehicles on I-40

5 On Your Side

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College during COVID: What experts say students need to know before back-to-school

Business

Bank of England sees smaller hit to UK economy but slower recovery
Lufthansa is looking beyond 2024 for the recovery in air travel
The world could look very different to investors in three months
Nintendo profit jumps more than 400% thanks to the Switch and 'Animal Crossing'
Another 1.2 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week
Bank regulators crack down on Capital One after its massive data breach
Americans have less debt for the first time in six years
Why 2020 is the year of the SPACs (And what the heck is a SPAC?)
Instagram's algorithm blocked negative hashtags of Trump, but not Biden
Lebanon's economy was already in crisis. Then the blast hit Beirut
LEGO is launching braille bricks for students across the US
Big tech stocks could fall sharply if there's a vaccine
Fastly's stock plummets because its largest customer is TikTok
E! News is canceled after 29 years on air
College dining will look completely different this fall
Durham bar flips business around to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic
Hasbro is removing Trolls doll from stores amid complaints that button is inappropriately placed
Three journalists of color resign from Bon Appétit's Test Kitchen videos

Lifestyles

Clear the Shelters goes virtual, but thousands of dogs and cats need homes
Go Ask Mom : How to Help: As school year begins, Note in the Pocket seeks donations, funding to cloth kids in need
Go Ask Mom : Recipe: Fresh tomato and peach salsa
Go Ask Mom : Take the Kids: Get out of the house and take a quick road trip to Raven Rock State Park

Entertainment

Cameron Diaz reveals why she quit acting in interview with Gwyneth Paltrow
What's on Tap : WRAL@Home: Drive-in movies, First Friday and more
Chip and Joanna Gaines bringing 'Fixer Upper' back
Aimée Osbourne doesn't regret not appearing on 'The Osbournes'
YouTubers the Stokes Twins have been charged for bank robbery pranks
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' explores a sillier side of the Trek frontier
Hollywood bubbles back to business
Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in panned 2016 biopic
'An American Pickle' is both sweet and a little sour
Making TV shows during coronavirus is taking more time -- and money
'Big Brother: All-Stars' meet their competition in Season 22 premiere
Alyssa Milano thought she was dying and tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies
What's on Tap : NC State Fair workers furloughed in wake of fair cancellation
Caroline Flack died by suicide amid fears of prosecution, coroner rules
'Wonder Woman 1984' debuts new teaser

Marketplace

COVID-19 affecting your business? Business interruption insurance could help

Political News

Trump singles out Texas and Florida for help with coronavirus response
10 photos that capture the intensity of 2020's campaign trail
Tennessee picks Trump-backed Bill Hagerty to be Senate Republican nominee
Working Families Party endorses Massachusetts progressives Ed Markey and House challenger Alex Morse
55 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, advocates continue fight to close registration gap
Pence says Chief Justice John Roberts has been a 'disappointment' to conservatives
RNC and Trump campaign prepare to wage war over voting laws
Two Black women accuse Secret Service of wrongful detention; Secret Service disputes their account
Court dismisses challenge to limits on federal workers talking resistance or impeachment
Tennessee Supreme Court vacates ruling that would have allowed all registered voters in the state to vote absentee in 2020
Environmental groups sue over Trump's highly touted changes to landmark regulations
Twitter temporarily stops DNC from tweeting after calling out Trump
New York attorney general files lawsuit to dissolve the National Rifle Association
Stimulus talks on the brink of collapse as two sides trade blame and get no closer to a deal
Acting Homeland Security chief defends new limits on DACA
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for coronavirus -- and then tests negative on second test
Homeland Security officers remaining in Portland, acting secretary says
Trump signs 'buy American first' pharma executive order
US special envoy for Iran stepping down
Congressman with Covid says it's 'terrible' Capitol Hill has no testing program
Saudi Crown Prince accused of assassination plot against senior exiled official
Trump administration taking unusual steps to put its stamp on Postal Service ahead of November elections
Snapchat announces tools to increase youth voter engagement
US State Department lifts global 'Do Not Travel' advisory
Karen Bass says she thinks Trump is racist and he is 'essentially giving license to racists'
Biden calls Trump's 'hurt God' attack 'shameful'
NCAA asks Supreme Court for emergency action in athlete compensation case
Arrests on the US-Mexico border continue to increase
Debate commission pushes back on Trump campaign's request for an earlier debate
For many small businesses, federal loan money has already run out
George W. Bush to release 43 portraits of immigrants in new book
Fact Check: Is it legal for Trump to give his convention speech from the White House?
Trump advisers hesitated to give military options and warned adversaries over fears he might start a war
Trump issues orders banning TikTok and WeChat from operating in 45 days if they are not sold by Chinese parent companies
Biden seeks to clarify comment that Latino community is diverse, 'unlike the African American community'

Health Team

These 3 Covid-19 vaccines have been in the news. Here's what you need to know about them
Time slipping between your fingers? Try this simple hack to make the clock work for you
Model projects nearly 300,000 Americans could die from Covid-19 by December
North Carolina joins initiative to fast track COVID-19 testing
Toxic chemicals may be in fast food wrappers and take-out containers, report says
In Canada, obesity will no longer be determined by weight alone
Coronavirus stresses Americans more than others, study finds
New FDA limits on arsenic levels in infant rice cereals don't adequately protect children, critics say
Fauci 'satisfied' with enrollment for the first week of Covid-19 vaccine trial