Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Canadian provinces.

Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke

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In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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Authorities have closed both eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 98 from Tyler Road and U.S. Highway 1 in Wake Forest after a construction crew ruptured a gas line.

<b>WAKE FOREST, N.C.</b> — Police reopened N.C. 98 in Wake Forest after workers repaired a ruptured natural gas line that had disrupted traffic for almost 12 hours.

Wake Forest police had closed both eastbound and westbound lanes because a construction crew ruptured the line in the Oakwood Estates area.

Wake Forest Police Reopen Road After Gas Line Repaired

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MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.

Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

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An application shows plans for a 324,000-square-foot office, calling for professional space with buildings up to 73 feet tall, roughly 6 to 8 stories. Apple filed the site work plans on May 30 in order to start moving dirt.

Apple files plans for 324,000 square feet of office space at RTP campus

Apple moves forward with 'confidential' plans for RTP Campus, records show

The Edgecombe Sheriff's Office says 5-year-old Ronald Velazquez drowned Thursday afternoon in the 90 block of Lillie Lane. 

5-year-old child drowns in Edgecombe County, mother in critical condition

Police: Child dies after drowning in Edgecombe County 

The next time you're involved in a fender bender, the person who shows up to investigate may not be a police officer. A proposal that's close to becoming law would allow cities to hire and train civilians to handle minor traffic crashes that don't involve an injury.

Traffic crashes could soon be investigated by civilians in North Carolina

Raleigh, Durham drivers spend less time in traffic compared to national average

Charges against Louis Ray Harrison, 48, of Apex, include attempted second-degree forcible rape and felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize or injure for offenses alleged to have taken place on March 21.

Hillside High assistant principal, football coach charged with attempted rape

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Former President Donald Trump and his aides are bracing for a potential indictment in the classified documents investigation as prosecutors handling the probe were spotted Thursday at a Miami courthouse where a grand jury has been hearing from witnesses.

NBC News Special Report: Donald Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

The police officers involved in the shooting death of a young mother suffering a mental health crisis will not get attorneys paid for by taxpayers.

Fayetteville leaders vote to not cover attorney fees for officers involved in shooting of young mother

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The CPSC says loungers made by Momaid do not comply with federal safety standards for infant sleep products. That creates a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard for infants.

Warning: Immediately stop using these infant loungers

Momaid baby loungers deemed unsafe

The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

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The case involving the death of Duke employee Daniel Watt was supposed to wrap up Thursday in Durham County court. However, a judge declined to sign off on the plea deal offered by prosecutors.
