The approval comes after Republicans in the House of Representatives abandoned their push for steep spending cuts. Members of the Senate will need to vote in favor of the bill before it is sent to the desk of President Joe Biden for final approval.

House approves short-term spending bill to keep the government open, heads to Senate for vote

The FDA approved two new COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for distribution in Fall 2023. The CDC has recommended the vaccine for all people six months and older.

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 COVID vaccine, flu & RSV vaccines

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ACC Basketball schedule released its conference schedule Tuesday night. League play begins Dec. 2 and ends March 9.

Complete men's basketball schedules for Duke, NC State, UNC

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Two drivers were injured when their cars crashed head-on early Sunday morning.



<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Two drivers were injured when their cars crashed head-on early Sunday morning.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the crash occurred before 3 a.m. at the intersection of N.C. Highway 50 and Creedmoor Road. A Jeep Wrangler crossed the center line and struck a Ford Mustang head-on, officials said. Both drivers were transported to WakeMed and are expected to recover from their injuries.

Two hurt in head-on crash on Creedmoor Road

Charges are pending against the driver of the Jeep. Alcohol may be involved, according to investigators.

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Two hurt in head-on crash in northern Wake County

On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House has swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. House passage came after Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped plans for steep spending cut and relied on Democratic help. 

On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A federal judge on Saturday blocked two portions of North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues. But nearly all of the restrictions approved by the legislature this year, including a near-ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy, aren't being specifically challenged and remain intact.

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

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The state is getting closer to closing the Interstate 540 loop around Raleigh.

4 years of construction nearly complete; three-fourths of I-540 loop around Raleigh will be done in 2024

A homicide investigation is underway in Wilson County after a 5-month-old baby boy died.


5-month-old baby boy dies in Wilson County, homicide investigation underway

5-month-old boy dies in Wilson County

Multiple law enforcement agencies had to break up several fights that broke out at a Triton High School football game Friday night.

Multiple law enforcement agencies break up fight at Triton High School; homecoming dance postponed

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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Chris Lea and the WRAL team have highlights from dozens of high school football games in the area on Football Friday.

Football Friday: Week 7

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Lines started forming at 4 o'clock this morning, with many students and families eagerly awaiting a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some familiar faces up close.

ESPN College GameDay arrives at Duke University 

Students surround set of ESPN College GameDay at Duke

NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan explained the school's decision to vote for ACC expansion in adding Cal, Stanford and SMU.

NC State AD: 'Came to a different conclusion' after changes to ACC expansion proposal

NC State Wolfpack takes the field

Bunn native Tarik Cohen talks exclusively with WRAL

Cohen eager to return to the field after three years of hardship

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GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Hats off to Patrick Cantlay.

Live updates | Hats off to Cantlay as U.S. team makes playful gesture beside 18th green

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GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — In a year where golf seems to revolve around money, the Ryder Cup is not immune.