The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

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A 29-year-old Oxford man was shot and killed Tuesday night as he attempted to rob a convenience store on Outer Loop Road, Oxford police said.

<b>OXFORD, N.C.</b> — A 29-year-old Oxford man was shot and killed Tuesday night as he attempted to rob a convenience store on Outer Loop Road, Oxford police said.

According to investigators, Leo Antonie Alston, of 203 First St., entered the Rose Mart at about 10 p.m. Tuesday. A struggle ensued after Alston entered the store, and he was fatally shot.

Alston has a long history of criminal activity which numbers in the dozens of charges.

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Suspect killed during robbery at Oxford convenience store

Leo Antonie Alston

According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, Saturday is looking like our next best chance for rain, but the rain will be minimal.

Taste of summer: Saturday's highs could reach nearly 90 degrees

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Video shows a man climbing inside a broken SUV window with his feet dangling out in the air at the Waverly Place parking lot.

Search is on: Warrant issued after man caught on camera breaking into car in Cary shopping center

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Many people have no idea that North Carolina has its very own version of utopia - a miniature stone village tucked away in a rural part of Caswell County.

'Paradise on earth:' Miniature stone village from 1960s hidden in rural NC 

Shangri-la stone village in Prospect Hill, NC. 

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence and showcase their clients passion in vivid colors. 

Rainbow hair, mermaid hair: Cary salon offers safe space for self-expression

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence

Police are investigating after multiple fires were sparked overnight in Burlington. Several of them were vehicle fires.

Investigation: Multiple overnight fires sparked around Burlington

Fire Flame

Rescuers in India ended the search for survivors as the death toll from a train crash rose to more than 260 people. Hundreds of people were also injured.

Raw: Rescuers search for survivors in train crash that killed over 260 in India

The White House looked a little different on June 2 to honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

White House lit orange for National Gun Violence Awareness

Sgt. Cory Maynard was shot in what investigators are calling an 'ambush' situation. The suspect, identified at Timothy Kennedy, is on the run.

WV: State police trooper shot, killed in 'ambush,' suspect on the run

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Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park in order to conduct a "top-to-bottom" review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs moves meet to Ellis Park to examine protocols following 12 horse deaths

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The West Henderson Falcons took the first game of the best-of-three 3A baseball state championship series with a 6-2 win over the J.H. Rose Rampants on Friday in Burlington.

3A Baseball: Manuel shines as West Henderson downs J.H. Rose, 6-2

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The T.C. Roberson Rams are one win away from the 4A state championship after a comprehensive 10-0 win over the Wake Forest Cougars in Burlington on Friday night.

4A Baseball: T.C. Roberson beats Wake Forest by run rule in Game 1, 10-0

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A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The tournament features 32 teams fighting for a $1 million championship prize.