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Local News

Police: Man threw stuff from Durham apartment window
Raleigh homeowner testifies in murder trial: 'He reached for his gun, and I shot him'
Years after her disappearance, Erica Parsons' parents charged with murder
Is notorious Texas serial killer linked to 1981 murder of Durham girl?
Raleigh launches city's first bicycle-only lanes to promote safety, cycling
Durham DA drops all charges in Confederate monument toppling case
Following threat, Harnett County ups security at schools
Man wanted for rape at Cary senior community surrenders to police
Millions in bond for Morrisville man held on child sex charges
Business boom means fewer spaces, more hassle parking in downtown Durham
WCPSS addresses school security as group marches in support of stricter gun policies
Police investigating homicide after man dies from injuries in Raleigh shooting

News

Editorial: Stand with NC or stay in bed with the NRA?
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Kids & guns; dating, GOP & Trump; payday lending; coal ash, and more
Diosdado Cabello propone adelantar elecciones parlamentarias en Venezuela
Indignación en China por el robo de un pulgar a un Guerrero de terracota en EE.UU.
The New York Times: EE.UU. rechaza solicitudes del gobierno mexicano para investigar espionaje
Estos son los legisladores de la Florida que aceptaron dinero de la Asociación Nacional del Rifle
A la familia que acogió al atacante de la Florida no le preocupaba que el adolescente deprimido tuviera armas
Nace el petro, la criptomoneda venezolana: ¿qué es? ¿cómo se comercializará? ¿podría salvar la economía de Venezuela?
The words Nancy Pelosi has trouble saying
Russia's misinformation show features Florida star
Cinco claves sobre la protesta de 21 de febrero en Argentina
Desmantelan imperio de lavado de dinero de presuntos testaferros de las FARC
Exclusivo CNN: Venden rifles de asalto de EE.UU. en Siria a través de Telegram
Ejército de EE.UU. condecora a un joven de ascendencia mexicana y otros dos estudiantes que murieron en el tiroteo de la Florida
Legisladores de Florida rechazan proyecto de ley para prohibir armas de asalto
Get Out of Facebook and Into the NRA’s Face
Cómo 'condolencias y oraciones' pasó de ser un pésame... a un meme cínico
Editorials of The Times

Weather

Visibility plummets as dense fog settles into central NC

State News

NC Capitol : General Assembly leaders hint at subpoena over pipeline fund
NC Capitol : DPS lukewarm to idea of using National Guard for prison security

National News

Depressed teen's guns didn't raise red flags for host family of Florida shooter
Court-Drawn Map in Pennsylvania May Lift Democrats’ House Chances
5 things for February 20: Student activists, the Russia investigation and a charity scandal
Dallas official wants NRA to move annual convention to another city after the Florida school shooting
Some gun owners are getting rid of their weapons after the latest mass shooting
Hundreds of Ohio teachers sign up for free concealed weapons class
Yard Goats cancel monkey rodeo show after complaints made
Parents Concerned over Blessing Involving Assault Weapons
NC couple pitching dating site for Trump supporters
Oklahoma man sentenced to life in prison for killing neighbor in hate crime
Almond Growers 'On High Alert' During Freeze
Senators Vent Their Frustration About Guns
Gun store owner stops selling AR-15s to people under 21
Water may have side effects
Middle school teacher arrested, charged with inappropriate behavior with a student
Parkland students: This is why we're going to Florida's capital
Federal Lawsuit: Lyft drivers being underpaid by company
Troopers buy $600 plane ticket to help distraught woman get home for Florida shooting vigil
Wrongfully Terminated Officer Is Rejoining The Force
Parents frustrated, fearful following threats at area schools
ASU professor calls for school shutdowns until new gun laws passed
Parkland survivor's dad escaped harm in Las Vegas shooting
7th-grader shoots himself at Jackson Memorial Middle School in Stark County
Organizers of rally calling on Mayor Barry to resign in wake of affair
Long-Married Couple Pass Away Within Days of One Another
On Social Media, Lax Enforcement Lets Impostor Accounts Thrive
Sexual Misconduct Spurs New Elections: The #MeToo Races
Fire destroys ambulance at AMR Headquarters
Man Falls 500 Feet To His Death Rescuing His Dog from Seaside Cliff
Woman says wedding vendor is scamming people out of money and memories
Seemingly Harmless Social Media Quizzes Could Pose Hidden Risks, Experts Say
AR-15 Rifle Raffle Ruffles Group Of Moms At Fundraiser For Firefighters
Bones Recovered From Cape Cod Shipwreck Could Belong To Infamous Pirate
How One Family Followed 4 Steps To Dig Out Of $142K In Debt
Why a Republican Plan for Paid Leave Has Stirred Concern About Social Security
Husband of Florida woman who went missing at sea faces murder charge
'Kill the NRA' appears on vandalized Kentucky highway billboard
Las Vegas family needs help sending white crosses to Florida shooting victims
These Transgender Children Say They’re Thriving. They Want to Help Others Do the Same.
Florida gun law can punish local officials personally
Search continues for missing Flathead skier, name released
Threatening social media posts lead to arrest of Darby student
How to talk to your kids about the Florida shooting
Bulletproof backpacks the reality for students in 2018 America
Jeffrey Bell, GOP Giant-Killer and Supply-Sider, Dies at 74
Omaha massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting two women
MTA Delays: How Did the Subway Get So Bad?
Minnesota lawmakers draft 5 different gun control bills
Young Immigrants Are Being Held Illegally, Lawsuit Claims
Eatery Franky Fresh's "boombox restaurant on wheels" is stolen
PD:Missing Lyft Driver Found, Hospitalized After Car Located
'Exodus' from Puerto Rico: A visual guide
Hundreds in Florida and across the country run in honor of slain teacher
Graffiti Gets Paid at 5Pointz. Now What?
‘Overcrowding’ Is Not at the Root of Delays, Subway Chief Says
These Transgender Children Say They’re Thriving. They Want to Help Others Do the Same.
Young Immigrants Are Being Held Illegally, Lawsuit Claims
On Social Media, Lax Enforcement Lets Impostor Accounts Thrive
Counting Calories Is Not the Key to Weight Loss, New Study Finds
Yale’s Famed Whiffenpoofs Singing Group Admits First Woman
This Is What a $90,000 ‘Low-Show Job’ Looks Like in Albany
Raffle Off an AR-15? A N.Y. Fire Department Reconsiders
California's attorney general pushes state bail system toward major overhaul
California, drying out again, weighs permanent ban on wasting water
Three Arrested, Three Sought in Campus Stabbing Case
Armed Officers Will Patrol New Jersey Town’s Schools
Embattled lawmaker faces fresh accusation
After Nearly 15 Years, a Brooklyn Murder Case Could Return to Court
Suspect arrested in killings of homeless men in Las Vegas
With Grief and Hope, Florida Students Take Gun Control Fight On the Road
Weather
‘I’m a Very Proud Owner.’ Fans of AR-15 Explain Their Weapon’s Appeal.
As Florida Students Head to State Capital, Lawmakers Fail to Take Up Assault Rifle Bill
National News at a Glance
Florida Legislator’s Aide Is Fired After He Calls Parkland Students ‘Actors’
Gun control's newest activists aren't backing down. But true change will be a long haul
School shooting survivor knocks down 'crisis actor' claim
School’s ROTC Had 3 Cadets Killed. The Gunman Had Been a Member.

World News

Justin Trudeau 'snubbed' by Indian government on official trip
Ex-Peru leader Fujimori can be tried over killings despite pardon
Poland's Jewish groups say Jews feel unsafe since new Holocaust law
Cape Town's 'Day Zero' forecast pushed to July
Hundreds of schoolgirls flee suspected Boko Haram attackers in Nigeria
'War crimes on epic scale:' 250 deaths in two days in Syria's Eastern Ghouta
'Dozens' of Russians injured in US airstrikes in Syria, ministry concedes
Syrian Bombardment Kills Nearly 100 in Eastern Ghouta
Mozambique garbage collapse kills 'poorest of the poor'
5 Security Officers in Iran Killed in Clashes with Dervishes
The international community is failing Syria's Eastern Ghouta
Fifth graft probe hits Netanyahu, inner circle as police chief fires back at PM
Cape Town Pushes Back ‘Day Zero’ as Residents Conserve Water
Poland Broke Law by Logging Ancient Forest, EU Court Official Says
UNICEF's statement on children's suffering in Syria is "_____________"
There are no longer any words to describe Syria's horror
Skeptical U.S. Rebuffs Mexico’s Request for Aid in Spyware Inquiry
Using Night-Vision Goggles, Taliban Stage Lethal Attack
A Defender of Assange Says She’s Fighting for All
U.S. Misses Deadline to Repatriate Detainee Who Pleaded Guilty
Netanyahu Inquiry Expands, With New Bribery Allegations
Is Israel a Model When It Comes to Guns, as Mike Huckabee Says?
KFC Has a Problem in Britain: Not Enough Chicken
Minnie Driver Calls for ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ Model to Combat Sexual Assault
Abbas Spars With Israel at U.N., as Kushner Listens On
Journalist or Terrorist? Kashmir Photographer Is Jailed, Pending Answer
An Ancient Tuscan Village, Like Italy, Is Reshaped by Migration
World News at a Glance
Venezuela Launches Virtual Currency, Hoping to Resuscitate Economy
Misery Mounts as Syria Shells Rebel Enclave

Traffic

Overturned tractor-trailer closes US 15-501 ramp in Durham
Community meetings will provide info on NC 540 extension
Raleigh pedestrian killed in crash identified

WRAL TV

From the Winter Games: Home hockey hopes are high

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : Swag Code until 7 pm for 2 SB points
WRAL SmartShopper : BurgerFi: $1 Cheeseburger with Cheeseburger purchase Tuesday
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WRAL SmartShopper : Share your deals & questions 2/20
WRAL SmartShopper : What's for dinner Tuesday?
WRAL SmartShopper : March Durham Regional Library coupon swap
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WRAL SmartShopper : Albertons is buying the remaining Rite Aid stores

Business

Fox News launching streaming service for "superfans"
Infant milk allergy? A farm in Dubai may have the answer
Union workers want Disney to pay their $1,000 tax cut bonuses
KFC chicken shortage will hit UK stores all week
Walmart's stumbles with online growth
Uber Express is like a minibus with cheaper rides
Donald Trump Jr. dismisses ethics concerns in India
Amazon's latest Prime perk: 5% cash back at Whole Foods
Kendrick Lamar's 'Black Panther' album is a hit - and it could change the music industry
He can afford to pay off his student debt faster. But should he?
Democrats demand Equifax extend protection for consumers
Amazon and Whole Foods. CVS and Aetna. A scorecard of the biggest deals
Come the Recession, Don’t Count on That Safety Net
Guess co-founder steps aside amid Kate Upton allegations
Qualcomm, Moving to Fend Off Broadcom, Raises Bid for NXP to $44 Billion
Facebook to use postcards in anti-election meddling effort
'Black Panther' crushes box office records in opening weekend
Walmart’s Online Sales Growth Lags as It Confronts Challenges
Judge blocks AT&T's request to see White House communications about Time Warner deal
Polk Awards Honor Articles on Russia Investigation and #MeToo Movement
Many in Austin are 'meh' about city's bid for HQ2
Philadelphia’s First Step to a Platform of Innovation
Questions for Facebook About Russia’s Use of Its Network
3M will pay $850 million in Minnesota to end water pollution case
The unwitting: The Trump supporters used by Russia
Tax Overhaul Gains Public Support, Buoying Republicans
Tavis Smiley sues PBS, saying sexual misconduct investigation was biased
Tax Overhaul Gains Public Support, Buoying Republicans
Good News: AI Is Getting Cheaper. That’s Bad News, Too.
Right-Wing Media Uses Parkland Shooting as Conspiracy Fodder
Albertsons Is Buying Rite Aid. Walmart’s Stock Falls. There’s a Common Rival.
Business News at a Glance

Lifestyles

Chattanooga Is Changing. But Its Charms Remain.
Queen Elizabeth joins Anna Wintour on front row of London Fashion Week
3 things every parent should do when it comes to YouTube
Ads showing up on your phone unexpectedly? Try these tips
Go Ask Mom : Here's the date when tickets for Pullen Park's 2018 Holiday Express will go on sale
Salmon, Two Ways: One Epic, One Everyday
How to Enjoy a Luxury Las Vegas Getaway on a Budget
Chicken Potpie, the Spinoff
Start the road to fitness the safe way
Next for Dream: Boutique Hotels in Belize and Tulum
Most Sunscreens Can Harm Coral Reefs. What Should Travelers Do?
A Museum Connects Two Bordeaux
Chattanooga Is Changing. But Its Charms Remain.
From Peppers to Pork Pies, the Most Interesting Food Festivals of the Year
How Reversal on Same-Sex Marriage Could Affect Bermuda Tourism
In Belfast, a Hotel Inspired by a Steve McQueen Movie
In Alaska, Winter Produce Shopping Is a Tricky Pursuit
New Pulpit for a Food Evangelist
In France, Our Dog Has His Day
A Bean Stew That Is Far From Ordinary
How to Fit All of Asia (and a Food Cart) Into a Museum Cafe?
Go Ask Mom : Free! North Carolina Courage's preseason games are free, start this weekend
Family, Meet My Old Love
Go Ask Mom : Inconceivable: At a crossroads after the third failed IUI
Building Itineraries Around Oscar Nominees

Entertainment

Fergie explains National Anthem performance
Toni Braxton: 'I'm engaged'
What's on Tap : Ms. Pat arrives in Raleigh for Goodnights show
Jimmy Fallon interviews Paul Rudd in 60 seconds
What's on Tap : Meet authors John Grisham, John Hart at 'Thrillers' event in downtown Raleigh
George and Amal Clooney to attend March For Our Lives
What's on Tap : Post Malone, 21 Savage announce Raleigh show
Kesha postpones concerts to undergo knee surgery
What's on Tap : Christensen, Howard join Thrive NC event
It's good that 'Nostalgia' is different, but that doesn't mean it's good
Kobe Bryant Could Add an Oscar to His Record of Wins
‘Torch Song’ Set to Return to Its Original Broadway Home
‘Frankenstein’ Manuscript Comes to Life in New Publication
The Heir to a Pakistani Political Dynasty Comes Out
Kobe Bryant Could Add an Oscar to His Record of Wins
Marilynne Robinson’s Essays Reflect an Eccentric, Exasperating, Profound and Generous Mind
Bill Gates to guest star on 'The Big Bang Theory'
An African Funk Pioneer Gets a Second Chance on a Global Stage
Oprah, Steven Spielberg also donating to March For Our Lives, following George Clooney's pledge
Stolen bag of money leads to mayhem in Chinese animated 'Have a Nice Day'
'Seven Seconds' has its moments with blend of crime, racial politics
Natalie Portman leads cerebral sci-fi journey in 'Annihilation'
'Game Night' serves up a comedy winner
Once again, a major death becomes 'The Walking Dead'
Clooney, Winfrey and Spielberg donate money for March Against Gun Violence
An African Funk Pioneer Gets a Second Chance on a Global Stage
Review: ‘A Walk With Mr. Heifetz’ Stumbles Through History
Review: In ‘Kings,’ Washington Is Where Idealism Goes to Die

Political News

Raleigh, UNC join list of student-led rallies after latest mass shooting
Poll: Majority blames Congress, Trump for not doing more to prevent mass shootings
Trump to Pennsylvania Republicans: Fight newly drawn congressional map
Trump keeps up attacks on Obama over Russian meddling
Why the new Pennsylvania map is a 'huge' deal in the fight for House control
Dutch lawyer pleads guilty to lying about interaction with Rick Gates
15 questions for Sarah Sanders today
Haley snubbed by Palestinian leader at UN
Ex-GOP Rep.: Parkland student survivors could 'be hijacked by left-wing groups'
Lawyer Accused of Making False Statements in Russia Investigation
How AR-15-style guns, such as the one used in Parkland shooting, are legal
Trump tweets denial of woman's claim he kissed her without consent
Supreme Court lets California gun control laws stand
Trump Moves to Relax Rules on Cheaper Health Insurance
Bon Iver's manager to run for Republican congressman's seat
Donald Trump and Mitt Romney are friends now! Barf.
Army awards medals to students killed in Florida shooting
Lawyer Accused of Making False Statements in Russia Investigation
What's in a name? In global affairs, street signs can be political irritants
CNN key House races: New Pennsylvania maps help Democrats in several districts
Trump awards Medal of Valor to 12 Americans
Sanders says Trump wasn't blaming Florida shooting on FBI Russia investigation
1 number that explains the total madness of gun politics
Trump moves to ban bump stocks
Florida governor candidate: Parkland is 'a wake-up call we can't ignore'
Congress wonders if this time will be different for gun control
Federal courts say they'll now track sexual harassment data
Who's calling the shots at the VA? Shulkin says he is, with the President's support
White House says new security clearance policy will not affect Kushner's work
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Lying in Russia Investigation
McMaster could leave WH after months of tension with Trump
Sarah Sanders cryptically hints at action against Russia
Senior HHS official placed on leave for promoting unfounded claims and conspiracy theories on social media
Political scientists rate Trump as worst ever, but you should be skeptical
Man pleads guilty to threatening New York congressman
Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't
Trump Moves to Relax Rules on Cheaper Health Insurance
HUD inspector general looking into role Ben Carson's family has played
Justices Won’t Hear Case on Waiting Period for Gun Purchases
US Vice President Mike Pence was set to meet with North Korean officials, but they canceled
This is Trump's big chance on changing gun laws -- if he wants to take it
D.C. Schools Chancellor Resigns Amid Outcry Over Daughter’s School Transfer
Trump tweets call to strengthen background checks
Kushner Resists Losing Access as Kelly Tackles Security Clearance Issues
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Lying in Russia Investigation
NYT: Kushner is pushing back on giving up his access to classified info
Trump accuser says she's 'not surprised' he called her a liar
Students at town hall to Washington, NRA: Guns are the problem, do something
Kushner resists losing access as Kelly tackles security clearance issues
Trump Tries to Shift Blame to Obama for Not Countering Russian Meddling
Trump Moves to Regulate Bump Stock Devices

Health Team

Wealthy Japanese man wins custody of 13 surrogate children
Iceland's proposed ban on male circumcision upsets Jews, Muslims
Side, back or stomach? How sleep positions affect you
From snoring to apnea, sleep studies can help ailing snoozers
28 sick in salmonella outbreak linked to kratom, CDC says
The least and most dangerous countries to be a newborn
Walk while counting backward to diagnose this type of dementia
Excessive alcohol use linked to early-onset dementia risk
Deaf singer on 'America's Got Talent' feels the music
UNC, NC State research partnership aims to lighten diabetics' daily burden to monitor blood sugar