We also hear from Duke students after nearly three dozen graduating students walked out on Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech on Sunday. Plus, a man was punched and kicked in the head Saturday night outside of PNC Arena after the Canes' win against the New York Rangers. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

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<b>RALEIGH</b> — Members of the North Carolina NAACP along withmembers of the Legislative Black Caucus say their voices are not beingheard and they want to see that rectified. They say you'll be seeing andhearing a lot more from them from now on.

A large delegation from each group packed a conference room at theGeneral Assembly Wednesday to say they are being shut out of the decisionmaking process on welfare reform, historically black colleges, and thestate's budget.

Some say it's government leadership's fault they are being left out.Rep. Mickey Michaud (D-Durham) said he thinks officials are insensitive.

NAACP President Skip Alston said the groups plan to have highervisibility.

The group went on to the legislature to lobby and voice opinions. Somegovernment leaders said they think some of theopinions expressed Wednesday morning were a little off base.

African-American Groups Say They Want a Voice in N.C.

DURHAM, N.C. -- Jerry Seinfeld knows his way around handling awkward moments onstage. Even so, the initial reception he faced at Duke University's commencement Sunday reflected a more complicated audience than usual.

As Seinfeld receives honorary degree at Duke, dozens of students walk out in protest

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A man was punched in the face and kicked in the head Saturday night outside of PNC Arena. Witnesses said the attack happened after the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 win against the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Man punched in the face, kicked in the head after Canes' win Saturday night

Hurricanes fan attacked outside of PNC Arena

Raleigh police officers Sunday arrested a man who authorities in Georgia say escaped from custody.

Man arrested on Raleigh train after escaping custody in Georgia

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A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

Assad Meymandi

On Sunday morning, Duke University awarded nearly 7,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees during its annual commencement ceremony. Before he spoke, nearly three dozen students walked out over Seinfeld's stance on Israel.

'Just swing the bat and pray': Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Buescher let his frustrations out over a second close call that cost him a NASCAR victory for a second straight week.

Buescher confronts Reddick after another near-miss NASCAR loss at Darlington Raceway

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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The North Carolina Courage fell to the Kansas City Current, 1-0, in a hard-fought match on Sunday, May 12, at CPKC Stadium.

NC Courage fall 1-0 in Kansas City

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Brandon Lowe connected for a three-run, two-out home run in the eighth inning to send Durham past Nashville 8-7 on Mother's Day at the DBAP.

Lowe homer completes comeback Bulls win on Mother's Day 8-7 

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish gave up two hits in seven dominant innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.