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Local News

2 injured in motorcycle crash on Hillsborough Street
Peace University to sell part of Seaboard Station
Mom missing more than a year found, arrested at WakeMed
Friends, family 'shocked' by death of 24-year-old Wake County mom
Stray dog bites 7 children in south Charlotte elementary school
Three charged with stealing fridges, stoves from homes for sale in 12 counties
Fayetteville fire, EMS to start administering life-saving Naloxone
Two from El Salvador, wanted in Va. murder, arrested in Raleigh
Man shot by Person County sheriff's deputy dies
Sanford man gets 30 years for killing girlfriend's son
'I'm going to be in college:' 6-year-old son of fallen soldier awarded scholarship
Durham police seek public help to solve fatal hit-and-run
Man arrested in Raleigh nightclub shooting that left 2 injured

News

After years of struggles, more than 100 NC schools hope new program will lead to success
SARAH VIDRINE: School-based dental care key rural kids' healthy teeth
Explosión en un FedEx cercano a San Antonio, Texas, podría estar vinculado a estallidos de Austin
Muere el último rinoceronte macho blanco del norte
¿Por qué nadie puede decirle a Mark Zuckerberg qué hacer en Facebook?
Tiroteo en escuela de Maryland
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Facebook data breach, protecting electronic voting, gun-law proposals and more
Policía de Austin, Texas, responde a reportes de un paquete sospechoso en un FedEx
Wake Forest schools on heightened security Wednesday after bomb threat
Lo que sabemos de la turista argentina que murió en accidente camino a Machu Picchu
Lo que sabemos de la turista argentina que murió en accidente camino a Machu Picchu María Solana Bauza de 21 años
Derrumbe en mina en Colombia deja al menos dos muertos
Robert Mueller tiene acorralado a Donald Trump
¿Por qué los caballos son un gran negocio en Qatar?
ONU expresa preocupación por asesinatos de líderes sociales y por el reclutamiento de niños en Colombia
El equipo del fiscal especial Mueller les da a abogados de Trump más detalles de lo que quieren hablarle
Estudio: las jinetes mujeres son tan buenas como los hombres
She's 93. He's 43. She loves Trump. He doesn't. Road trip
Tax cut can't save GOP
Así es el tour del tequila en San Miguel de Allende en México
Austin bombings, D.C. area sniper attacks and everyday terror
Keeping guns out of the tiny hands of kindergarten kids
Quickly catch up on the day's news
Un sacerdote expresa en público su deseo por la pronta muerte del papa Francisco
Lo que revela la prueba de polígrafo de Stormy Daniels sobre Trump
Otra explosión en Austin deja al menos un herido
The Calm Before the Stormy
Get Me Back My Turkey
Editorials of The Times
Exmodelo de Playboy que asegura haber tenido romance con Trump demanda a la compañía que no publicó su historia

Weather

Severe storms spawn tornadoes, damage homes in Southeast; Triangle gets heavy rain
With flakes in forecast, Person County schools plan delay Wednesday
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : As spring begins, consider the seasons on other planets
Wet Tuesday night could bring snowy, slushy Wednesday morning

State News

NC Capitol : Tillis: 'Deeply disturbing' if company accused of misusing Facebook data misled campaign
NC Capitol : Outside experts looking for ways to make NC prisons safer

National News

Package explodes in San Antonio, then Austin police respond to reports of another incident
5 things for March 21: Austin, Trump, Facebook, school shootings, male birth control
5 things for March 30: Russia probe, Syria, race & policing, 'Serial' new trial
5 things for March 28: North Korea & China, Sacramento, water park death, new organ
Ohio might soon have an official state dog. 12 other states already do
Maryland school officer stops armed student who shot 2 others
Parkland survivors to Great Mills students: 'We're here for you'
Bystander helps in stolen car chase
Holocaust survivor to reunite with family that saved her life
Nor'easter will likely bring most significant spring snow in years
Bus driver pleads guilty in sexting trial
3 Injured in Shooting at Maryland High School
California rain forecast prompts mandatory evacuations
Residents begin cleanup after severe storm damages homes, roads
Woman finds her lost twin sister 33 years later
Analysis: Does Schumer deserve credit for wins?
Man arrested after investigation of backpacks hanging from bridge
Woman helps father & newborn who were denied to fly
Man says he was discriminated against for clothes worn during plasma donation
Police: Man stole woman's $10K winnings outside casino
Man arrested for throwing a 2 x 4, rocks at cars
Mom speaks after missing teen returns home
Inmate executed for 1977 'Stocking Strangler' murders
$24K raised through teacher walkout fundraiser
Officer faces murder charge in Australian woman's shooting death
Lost cat reunites with owner after 14 years
Woman finds bomb in front of porch
Mother searching for daughter's guardian angel
Woman posing as nurse takes personal information
Woman finds bomb on front porch
Lone resource officer's quick action stopped the Maryland school shooter within seconds
Police looking into disturbing death of family dog
Puppy found hanging from a fence
New delivery service causes concern for neighbors
Mandatory evacuations issued ahead of heavy rain, winter storm
Worker Dies After Fall in Manhattan Subway Tunnel
Their Pay Has Stood Still. Now Oklahoma Teachers Could Be the Next to Walk.
Border Patrol finds two illegal aliens in trunk after pursuit
Nixon Asks if Cuomo Is a ‘Real Democrat’ at Campaign Debut
Steve Gleason hospitalized
Rod Stewart to replace Aretha Franklin at Jazz Fest
Elite American Women Confident They Can End Boston Marathon Victory Drought
Global Warming To Blame For Stronger Than Normal Spring Allergy Season, Experts Say
Friend who took in Parkland shooter says she raised concerns with police over his guns
Study Tests Using Stem Cell Therapy To Treat Canine Arthritis
Berks County couple charged after police find body of 6-month-old baby hidden in container full of cat litter
March Madness comes to Philips Arena
All clear given after threat called in at World of Coca-Cola
Reaction to bombings echoes panic over Austin's 1880s serial killer
Motion: Prosecutors excluded black jurors in seven death-penalty cases
University of Oregon investigating report of kidnapping, sexual assault near campus
Off-Duty firefighter, athletic director honored for saving basketball referee on the court
A Sheriff Speaks Out Against a Sanctuary Law
A Republican Appointee to the Senate from Mississippi Has GOP Worried
Washington County deputies share inside look at robot program
Recent nor'easters impact outdoor spring sports
Greitens' defense team says grand jury was given 'false and misleading' instructions
Something’s Brewing in the Lab: Beer Without Hops
$5K reward offered for information on racist graffiti at Kettering University
Former Playboy model sues to break silence on Trump
Four months after his death, Charles Manson is buried
Dad and newborn daughter unable to fly land at Phoenix woman's home
Raising backyard chickens becoming more popular in Arizona
Their Pay Has Stood Still. Now Oklahoma Teachers Could Be the Next to Walk.
Uncovering a New History of Humanity
Hawaii kids 'Kick Butts' and unite against tobacco
Suspected Serial Bomber May Have Sent a Second Package From Austin
Local inventor designs locks to keep school shooters out
In Campaign Debut, Nixon Asks if Cuomo Is a ‘Real Democrat’
Troopers added to security detail at Stoneman Douglas High School after several security incidents
Influential Mathematician Wins Honor Akin to Nobel
Winston-Salem police make plans to prevent rocks being thrown at vehicles on highways
Maryland School Gunman Dies After Confrontation With Officer
Many Questions About Size and Reach of Democrats’ Wave
Fort Smith Police Attend Medical Marijuana Amendment Training Course
Bentonville Bomb Squad Talks About What To Look Out For
Minneapolis Officer Charged With Murder in Australian Woman’s Death
Mystery Surrounds Death of Pennsylvania College Athlete in Bermuda
In the Cockroach Genome, ‘Little Mighty’ Secrets
Couple Sentenced for Murder-for-Hire, Teen Sex Crimes
Philadelphia man in custody after leading police on 77-mile chase from Dauphin County
Holocaust Denier Denounced as ‘Nazi’ Wins Illinois Congressional Primary
Trump Must Face Accusations of ‘Apprentice’ Contestant
Matt Dike, Hit-Making Founder of Hip-Hop Label, Dies at 56
She Gave Ultimatum: Gun Goes, or You Do. He Chose the Gun.
Weather
National News at a Glance
New York Schools Close as Region Braces for Major Snowstorm
Sheriff Joins Federal Immigration Crackdown, in a First for the State
New Florida gun law used on brother of Parkland school shooter
Authorities ask for continued vigilance about suspicious packages despite death of bombings suspect
Peter G. Peterson, a Power From Wall Street to Washington, Dies at 91
Hunt for Texas Bomber: Solving a Life-or-Death Jigsaw Puzzle
NIH to Investigate Outreach to Alcohol Companies
Police: Austin bomber left 25-minute confession video on phone
‘These Eagles Are More Than Just a Symbol’
Francis Bator, Influential White House Economist, Dies at 92
Les Payne, Journalist Who Exposed Racial Injustice, Dies at 76
Katherine Westphal, Creator of Unusual Textile Art, Dies at 99
Tourists Seem to Love New York. A Record Number of Them, Actually.
The Actress, the Governor and Performance Politics

World News

U.S. and South Korea to Resume Joint Military Exercises
Political Firm Laid Out a List of Dirty Tricks
White House Bans Venezuela’s Digital Currency and Imposes Further Sanctions
World's last male northern white rhino dies
Climate change could create 143 million migrants, World Bank says
These are the three Americans released by North Korea
France's Nicolas Sarkozy questioned by police over campaign financing
Russian diplomats expelled from UK head back to Moscow
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reveal details of wedding cake
K-pop stars to perform in North Korea in art troupe visit
Inspiring photo of Afghan woman taking university exam while nursing child goes viral
Sarkozy, Former French President, Is Held for Questioning on Libyan Cash
Priest publicly wishes for Pope's quick death because of his views on immigration and Islam
Nigeria Failed to Act in Schoolgirl Kidnappings by Boko Haram, Report Says
Israel admits striking Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007
How Do You Remove 200,000 Pounds of Trash From Everest? Recruit Yaks.
Norway’s Justice Minister Resigns in Storm Over Facebook Post
A Glimpse of a Crown Prince’s Dream? Saudi Arabia Invades Iran in CGI
Rocket attack on busy Damascus market kills dozens
Trump Says He Congratulated Putin on His Re-Election and They May Meet Soon
In NAFTA Talks, U.S. Tries to Limit Junk Food Warning Labels
Sarkozy, Former French President, Is Held for Questioning on Libyan Cash
Trump Congratulates Putin on His Re-Election, Raises No Concerns About Election Meddling Here
In NAFTA Talks, U.S. Tries to Limit Junk Food Warning Labels
Sudan, the Last Male Northern White Rhino, Dies in Kenya
China’s New ‘Helmsman’ Offers a Strident Nationalist Message
Trump Congratulates Putin on His Re-Election, Raises No Concerns About Election Meddling Here
What’s in a Name? For Macedonia, the Key to Peace and Security
Climate Change Imperils a Ritual: Canada’s Backyard Rinks Are Melting
Data Firm Played Role to Re-elect Kenya Leader
Cambridge Analytica Suspends Its CEO
Showing Spine Amid the Censors: A Bookstore Flourishes
Trump Praises Monarch and U.S. Ties to Saudis
Stephen Hawking's ashes to sit near graves of Newton and Darwin
Trump Congratulates Putin on Re-Election, but Fails to Mention Meddling in US
Canada Plans to Tighten Gun Reviews and Records
Australian Billionaire Resigns from Casino Company
South Korean President Moon hints at three-way US, North Korea talks
Fearing New Outbreaks, Brazil Will Vaccinate Country Against Yellow Fever
Senators Reject Effort to Cut U.S. Support for Saudi-led Campaign in Yemen
World News at a Glance
UK to get first glimpse of polar bear cub

5 On Your Side

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Business

Facebook's data crisis deepens as questions mount
Uber's self-driving car fatality: What you need to know
How the losing Amazon HQ2 cities can still win
Weinstein Company lifts NDAs. Will more victims come forward?
Jeff Bezos takes robotic dog for a walk
Facebook's stock tumbles again. Data scandal wipes away $50 billion
Google unveils plans to boost news subscriptions and combat fake news
United suspends pet cargo flights
12 tax scams you'll want to avoid
Self-driving cars are already really safe
Fed up with Facebook? Here's how to protect your data
Ex-NFL players to help launch new football league
Women in Bill O'Reilly defamation suit want settlement agreements made public
German police raid BMW in diesel emissions probe
Shea Terra founder built a $2 million skin care brand while raising 14 kids
Mnuchin Defends Trump Tariffs as World Economic Leaders Worry
'Black Panther' is the most tweeted about movie ever
Fed raises interest rates in Powell's debut
Self-driving car accidents will keep happening. We need to learn from them
At what point do more Netflix originals risk becoming too much?
Regulators, lawmakers up pressure on Facebook over user data and privacy
Up, Up, Up Goes the Economy. Here’s What Could Knock It Down.
Hundreds of Startups Tell Investors: Diversify, or Keep Your Money
Once an SEC Regulator, Now Thriving as a Lawyer for Whistleblowers
Paying more at the pump: Gas demand hits all-time high for March
BMW Offices Raided by Authorities in Emissions-Cheating Investigation
Defendants Like Shkreli Find Saying Sorry Is No Longer Enough
You can buy a reproduction of 'Fearless Girl' for $6,500
Mark Zuckerberg's mentor: Crisis of trust threatens to 'destroy the company'
Opening statements in AT&T-Time Warner trial moved to Thursday due to bad weather
How a Self-Driving Uber Killed a Pedestrian in Arizona
Equitable Building, Spur for Modern Zoning, Will Get a $50 Million Face-Lift
United Suspends Cargo Program for Animals After Spate of Missteps
Google pledges $300 million to clean up false news
Fox News analyst blasts network as 'propaganda machine' while announcing departure
Your guide to Cambridge Analytica
FTC Investigating Facebook in Use of Personal Data by Firm Tied to Trump
Travis Kalanick is hiring
Fox News Analyst Quits, Calling Network a ‘Propaganda Machine’
How Researchers Learned to Use Facebook ‘Likes’ to Sway Your Thinking
Uber's self-driving car fatality draws national scrutiny
O’Reilly and Fox News Seek to Dismiss Defamation Suit
Worrying What Lurks in the Dark Shadows of a Long Recovery
The End for Facebook’s Security Evangelist
Toyota Takes Self-Driving Cars Off Road After Uber Accident
A Working-Class Remedy That Hasn't Worked Out
Economic Leaders Warn of Trade War, but Mnuchin Isn’t Worried
Billionaire James Packer resigns from Crown Resorts for 'personal reasons'
Toyota halts self-driving car tests after Uber-related death
LOCAL ARTISAN CASHES IN WITH AMAZON HANDMADE
New Investigations Into Facebook Add New Pressures
Business News at a Glance

Lifestyles

Novel idea: The Scottish bookstore that became a vacation rental
Go Ask Mom : 3 children's consignment sales week of March 19 to March 25
The Suffering Can’t Break San Juan’s Spirit
A Santa Barbara Hotel With Ocean Views and Artful Cuisine
Blended Scotch Is Still Searching for Its Place in the Modern Bar
A Celebration of Black Southern Food
In This Corner of Maryland, Holidays Mean a Stuffed Ham
A warning to pet owners: Two dogs found dead after eating poisonous mushrooms from owner's yard
Yes, Adults Can Have Chocolate for Breakfast
More Private Spaces for Hotel Guests
A Seder Feast in Provence, with Roots in Ancient Rome
The Suffering Can’t Break San Juan’s Spirit
Shopping High-End Fashion on the Cheap
Bouncy Noodles, Bright Greens, Quick Broth: A Perfect Bowl
The Story Behind Jamaica’s Starring Roles in Movies
Go Ask Mom : Inconceivable: Surviving the two-week wait
Go Ask Mom : Ask Laura: My kid needs computer with wifi for homework; won't that be a distraction?
Rice, Coming Off the Sidelines, Becomes a Centerpiece
Inside Dapper Dan and Gucci’s Harlem Atelier

Entertainment

Benedict Cumberbatch uses stardom to carry 'The Child in Time'
Garry Shandling and Arthur Miller profiled in deeply personal HBO docs
'Big Little Lies' stars share behind-the-scenes photos of 2nd season
What's on Tap : Curry, dumplings, more on menu at CO in Raleigh
'The Crown' producers apologize to stars over pay controversy
What's on Tap : Local jewelry shop to close stores, focus on e-commerce
Selena Gomez is happy and healthy; thanks for asking
John Oliver's children's book about Mike Pence's bunny sells out
What's on Tap : NC BBQ joint takes top honors in Southern Living
Amy Poehler's directorial debut will have wine and lots of 'SNL' alums
Claire Foy in Soderbergh's 'Unsane' -- a terrific thriller shot on an iPhone
Children’s Book About Pence’s Gay Bunny Jumps to No. 1
To Make the Messthetics, Mix a Reunion With One Virtuosic Newcomer
Pass the Pupcorn at This ‘Isle of Dogs’ Screening
'Ready Player One' loads imaginative mash-up from Steven Spielberg
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Goes From Stage to Page
Roxanne Finally Gets Her Revenge, 3 Decades After Her Hit Single
‘Monte’: One Man Confronts a Mountain
‘Godsong’: Translating a Holy Book for a Modern Age

Marketplace

Got brown grass? Why dormant grass doesn't mean it's dead

Political News

Trump isn't the only Republican who gave Cambridge Analytica big bucks
15 years later, Americans remain split over Iraq War
Lawmakers eagerly await bill to avert government shutdown as deadline nears
CNN's Jake Tapper to interview James Comey
Paul Ryan says he received 'assurances' that firing Mueller 'not even under consideration'
Republicans to Trump: Fire Mueller and risk ... not much
Conservation groups sue to overturn trophy hunting decision
Saudi prince's White House visit continues Kushner courtship
Carson on selection of dining room set: 'I left it to my wife'
Wreck of sunken US WWII warship discovered in Pacific
Run-D.M.C., Fleetwood Mac among the latest Library of Congress recording preservations
Mississippi governor picks Cindy Hyde-Smith to replace Sen. Thad Cochran
Cambridge Analytica contractor agrees to give interview to House intel
Donald Trump is done playing nice with Bob Mueller
Only 4 Cabinet secretaries on school safety panel, DeVos says
Pro-Syrian regime forces building up near US troops in Syria
Grassley blocks top spy lawyer's confirmation over whistleblower rights concerns
NYT: Former Playboy model who alleges affair with Trump sues company that didn't publish her story
Carson defends delay in LGBT homeless protections
Will the spending bill include a background check measure? It's still unclear
Smithsonian moves Michelle Obama portrait due to 'high volume of visitors'
Ex-Solicitor General Olson will not join Trump legal team
Senate panel proposes ways to improve election security
Trump congratulates Putin on winning reelection, gets slammed by McCain
Democratic Rep to DeVos: Your 'head is in the sand' on race issues in schools
How Mark Zuckerberg went from 2020 darling to political scourge
Defamation case against Trump to move forward
On Persian New Year, Trump slams Iranian rulers
Stormy Daniels polygraph report released
Justices skeptical of California abortion notification law
Overheated engine oil warning causes Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's helicopter to land
McConnell strongly defends Mueller, criticizes Trump for calling Putin
Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO Alexander Nix after undercover recordings air
3 Trump-related lawsuits: Porn star, Playboy model, harassment accuser
Melania Trump addresses critics of her anti-cyberbullying campaign head-on
Carson Defends Buying $31,000 Dining Set to Congress: ‘I Left It to My Wife’
Here's exactly how much trouble Cynthia Nixon can cause for Andrew Cuomo
What happens to Mueller's investigation if Trump orders his firing?
Grumbling, frustration on Capitol Hill as members anxiously await spending bill
Billionaire Pritzker, incumbent Rauner to face off in Illinois governor's race
Trump admin keeping drug price info under wraps
Why Trump won't call Putin's election win a 'sham'
Senators block Yemen war powers resolution
Senators Warn About Russian Election Meddling and Call for Paper Ballots
READ: Stormy Daniels' polygraph report
Liberal group staffer charged with assaulting Zinke aide
Supreme Court Warily Eyes California Law Involving Abortion and Free Speech
Democrat: Whistleblowers say White House trying to oust broadcast board CEO
Trump: Saccone 'didn't quite make it'
This isn't your father's Democratic Party
Jeff Flake warns of impeachment if Trump fires Mueller
State Dept. officials say Trump admin considering expelling Russian diplomats over UK poisoning
Wray: Trump 'never asked me to do anything' on Russia probe
White House official says spending bill won't be ready for another day
WaPo: Trump ignored briefing materials that said not to congratulate Putin
Democrats Tell DeVos Her ‘Head Is in the Sand’ on Racial Bias
'DO NOT CONGRATULATE' tells you everything you need to know about Donald Trump's psyche
Holocaust denier is officially the GOP nominee in Chicago-area House race
A Man of Few Words, McConnell Tiptoes Around Issue of Mueller
Melania Trump Wants to End Online Bullying. Her Husband Doesn’t Always Help.
Washington Post: Bannon part of Cambridge Analytica program that collected Facebook data
Rep. Dan Lipinski fends off progressive challenger in Illinois primary, CNN projects
CRUZ CAMPAIGN SAYS IT WAS ASSURED CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA'S FACEBOOK DATA WAS LEGAL

Health Team

This is how lawmakers plan to end the opioid crisis
How Luke Skywalker's robotic hand inspired the prosthetics of tomorrow
Teen walks while on life support: 'It was one step closer to getting home'
Kids 50 years ago almost never drew scientists as women. Now they do almost a third of the time
How to save a choking infant
The identity of the lone woman scientist in this 1971 photo was a mystery. Then Twitter cracked the case
Parents with late-stage cancer share one last family adventure
Judge temporarily blocks 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi