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Local News

2 injured after head-on crash on US 1 in Cary
5,000 gallons of untreated wastewater pollute Franklin County creek
Man injured after car crashes into Moore County church
Fayetteville police searching for teen girl
Bank robbery reported at Cameron Village
Real IDs, young drivers create long lines at multiple DMV locations
Durham man charged in fatal shooting that followed domestic disturbance
Woman found dead behind Duplin home
Alleged ISIS recruiter gets federal prison time for immigration, tax fraud
Wake man facing child sex charges targeted in child porn investigation
'It just hurts me to my core that my baby isn't here anymore,' says mom of dead Wilson teen
Teenagers bike 700 miles in life-changing trip
Fayetteville leaders work to eliminate housing discrimination among vets
4-month-old killed when car seat is ejected from vehicle in Burke County crash
Lightning strikes damage buildings in Fayetteville, Durham
Authorities find Johnston County infant allegedly abducted by mother
Police: Suicidal man pointed gun at officers before fatal Durham shooting
Wrong ticket leads to $200K lottery win for Fayetteville Army vet

News

Salvatore Lucchese confirma a CNN que "ayudó a organizar la operación para lanzar drones sobre la parada militar"
Editorial: Court challenges show legislature's empty agenda
Avión de combate español dispara un misil accidentalmente sobre Estonia
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Sparring over proposed constitutional amendments, iPads for every K-3 reading teacher, state science on GenX and more
Angelina Jolie dice que Brad Pitt no está pagando una pensión alimenticia 'significativa' según nuevos documentos de la corte
Decomisan cocaína escondida en panes en México: esta y más formas insólitas en las que los traficantes intentan camuflar la droga
En estos países el aborto es legal (y en estos otros no se permite bajo ninguna circunstancia)
Lo que significa el nuevo sistema operativo Android Pie para el futuro de los smartphones
6 destinos para los amantes de los gatos
Ciudad de México prohibe el rol de edecanes para luchar contra los estereotipos negativos de las mujeres
This is on us, America
Tras una llamada anónima encuentran la medalla y banda presidencial de Evo Morales, que habían sido robadas
Debate aborto en Argentina: ¿qué famosos se pronunciaron a favor y en contra?
Rescatan a una mujer que estuvo 15 años cautiva en una cueva por un líder espiritual
Nativismo trumpista y las Américas
De modelo de portada de Vogue a jinete de caballos de carreras
El CEO de Twitter defiende su decisión de no bloquear a Alex Jones y al polémico sitio web InfoWars
CNN en Español estrena el DocuFilm: ‘Locos por Madonna’
El presidente de Filipinas, Rodrigo Duterte, amenaza con “matar” a los policías que están bajo investigación
Arquitectura antigua, armas de la II Guerra Mundial y más: el pasado oculto que reveló la ola de calor en Europa
A Nail-Biter in Ohio Is a Democratic Triumph
Oh, the Humanities!
Estados Unidos impondrá más sanciones a Rusia por envenenamiento contra el exespía Sergei Skripal
Por juguetes sexuales cerraron una terminal de este aeropuerto en Alemania
As freshmen move in, questions linger about how long St. Aug's will remain open
The Bad Boys Club
After years of complaints, students get safer walk to River Dell Elementary

Weather

WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Gardner: Stomach butterflies swarm before skydive opportunity
Maze: Threat of severe weather over as rain continues overnight

State News

NC Capitol : Hog farm trials change judges
NC Capitol : State elections board distances itself from AG's defense in amendments lawsuits
NC Capitol : Judge orders NC to comply with federal law on purging voters

National News

Labor Gains Victory as Missouri Voters Reject Anti-Union Law
Ohio Special Election for Congress Is Too Close to Call
2 Undercover Officers in New Jersey Are Ambushed and Shot at Red Light, Police Say
Primary Victories Set the Stage in Michigan for Stark Ideological Fights
Ohio Special Election for Congress Is Too Close to Call
Ohio Special Election for Congress Is Too Close to Call
Republican Holds Slim Lead in Ohio Special Election for House Seat
In Kansas, Another Close Race, as Kobach and Colyer Remain Deadlocked
5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Election Results
Why a Cap on Uber Would be a Major Blow for the Ride-Hail Giant
Labor Gains Victory as Missouri Voters Reject Anti-Union Law
Immigration Arrests Drop at Mexican Border for Second Straight Month
5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Election Results
Manafort’s Defense Team Accuses Gates of Multiple Affairs
North Georgia town readies for return of Korean War veteran's remains
Tornadoes on the East Coast May Be a Sign of Things to Come
A ‘Generationally Perpetuated’ Pattern: Daughters Do More Chores
Kansas Republicans’ Quandary: A Razor-Thin Race and a Possible Conflict of Interest
Why ‘Fred’ Is the Best Friend of Economics Writers
Manafort’s Defense Team Accuses Gates of Multiple Affairs
Ohio and Kansas Races Remain Close as Republicans Gird for House Battle
‘End Family Fire’ Campaign Hopes to Combat Accidental Child Gun Deaths
Something Digs Intricate Tunnels in Garnets. Is It Alive?
A Rare Break for Renters: 325 Units at Waterside Plaza Could Become Affordable
Alan Rabinowitz, Conservationist of Wild Cats, Dies at 64
Wayne, N.J.: Good Schools, Water Views and Retail Vacancies
Uber Hit With Cap as New York City Takes Lead in Crackdown
Chris Collins Was Just Indicted. Can Democrats Flip His New York Seat?
Report: Woman who miscarried, left fetus on flight from Charlotte didn't know she was pregnant
How Tariffs Could Make That New Apartment More Expensive
Lorrie Collins, Dynamic Rockabilly Singer, Dies at 76
Glen Roven, Emmy-Winning Composer and Conductor, Dies at 60
Dr. Robert Newman, Apostle of Methadone Treatment, Dies at 80
N.J. Transit: We Let You Down. And It’s Not Over Yet.
City Council Approves Inwood Rezoning, Despite Resident Protests
Republican Holds Slim Lead in Ohio Special Election for House Seat
Prosecutors Investigate Whether Children Were Being Trained to Carry Out School Shootings
Trump Claims Election Night Credit. It’s Not That Simple.
Sharice Davids Could Become First Lesbian Native American Congresswoman
Give a Cow a Brush, and Watch It Scratch That Itch
Kansas Republicans’ Quandary: A Razor-Thin Race and a Possible Conflict of Interest
The Internet Trolls Have Won. Sorry, There’s Not Much You Can Do.
Asbestos in a crayon? A school supply study's toxic results
Richard Jarecki, Doctor Who Conquered Roulette, Dies at 86
Tlaib, With Primary Win, Is Poised to Become First Muslim Woman in Congress
The Swim Test for Smartphones
Father of Baby Found in East River Detained in Thailand
Clarity in Elections’ Fog: GOP Faces Fall Peril
Congressman Faces Charges Of Insider Dealing
Man Hit With Bicycle Lock Says He Fears Similar Attacks During ‘Unite the Right’ Rally
5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Election Results
Weather
National News at a Glance
Margot Kidder’s Death Was a Suicide, Coroner Says
Defense Attacks Gates, Accusing Him of Lying About Multiple Affairs
New York City Votes to Cap Uber and Lyft Vehicles in a Crackdown
Off-Duty Officer Uses Taser To Detain Girl, 11, at Store
In Ferguson, Four Years After Riots, a Primary Victory ‘Gives Us Hope’
Megachurch Issues Apology as a Pastor and Elders Resign

World News

Kenya's former 400m hurdles world champion dies after car crash
Battle of Amiens: Prince William, Theresa May mark offensive that turned WW1
Lebanese Town Flooded by Refugees Hopes for Return to Normal
What to Know About Argentina’s Vote on Abortion
Malaysia’s Ex-Leader Najib Is Charged With Money Laundering
Syria's first lady is being treated for breast cancer
Germany Reaches Deal With Spain to Return Refugees
Belarus Detains 18 Journalists in Raids at Independent Outlets
New Zealand Leader Vows Daughter Will Learn Maori, a Waning Language
Left Homeless by Indonesia Quake, and Begging Passers-By for Help
If you're surprised by Saudi Arabia's fight with Canada, you haven't been paying attention
Putin’s Monolithic Party Shows Cracks Over Pension Cutbacks
Colombia and Honduras lead the way in tackling devastating coffee rust disease
Boris Johnson Speaks, and His Many Critics Smell a Rat
Congo President Joseph Kabila will not seek election for third term
Poland’s Most Powerful Man Isn’t Well. Questions Are Swirling.
Lebanese Town Flooded by Refugees Hopes for Return to Normal
Joseph Kabila, Congo Strongman, Will Step Down After 17 Years in Power
U.S. to Issue New Sanctions Against Russia Over Spy Poisoning
An Acclaimed Photographer in Bangladesh Says He Was Tortured
With Alex Jones, Facebook’s Worst Demons Abroad Begin to Come Home
Do Trump’s Endorsed Candidates Always Win?
Saudi Arabia Escalates Feud With Canada Over Rights Criticism
Venezuela Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leader in Drone Episode
Michelle Bachelet, Ex-President of Chile, Picked as Next U.N. Rights Chief
Left Homeless by Indonesia Quake, and Begging Passers-By for Help
Migrants Walk Off Italy’s Tomato Fields, and Into Its Immigration Debate
Renewed Fire Between Israel and Gaza Interrupts Talk of Cease-Fire
U.S. to Impose New Sanctions Against Russia
World News at a Glance
U.S. to Impose New Sanctions Against Russia
Poland’s Most Powerful Man Isn’t Well. Questions Are Swirling.
U.S. to Impose New Sanctions Against Russia
Malaysia’s Ex-Leader Najib Is Charged With Money Laundering
With Alex Jones, Facebook’s Worst Demons Abroad Begin to Come Home

Traffic

Bridge work on I-95/I-40 interchange in Johnston County delayed
Driver killed when van slams into tractor-trailer in Rocky Mount

5 On Your Side

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Business

Reliable Sources: The overnight headlines say 'too close to call'
Tesla bombshell; Tinder magic; Fox results
Ikea's first India store opens to customers
Another Prime perk at Whole Foods: Curbside pickup
New York Times Co. Reports $24 Million Profit, Thanks to Digital Subscribers
This company is laying off almost all its workers because of tariffs
China to put 25% tariffs on $16 billion worth of US products
Beards are back. That's bad news for Gillette
Trump’s Tariffs Are Changing Trade With China. Here Are 2 Emerging Endgames.
You don't have to be a billionaire to invest in startups
Is the Sinclair-Tribune deal about to die?
Two Huge Questions Hang Over Musk’s $70 Billion Deal for Tesla
The New York Times says it retains post-election subscribers
For Icahn, Amazon Is a Reason Not to Do a Deal
MoviePass CEO: 'We now have the right model'
Ohio wooing businesses that use blockchain
5 reasons to bet against Elon Musk's plan to go private
Wrigley joins Georgia-based medical marijuana company as chairman
Here's what Tesla would have to do to go private
Why now is the best time to invest in China
Happy Meal Ad Is OK for Children, UK Regulator Says. Coco Pops Ad Isn’t.
Walmart is giving less shelf space to Twinkies. Hostess falls 16%
Two Huge Questions Hang Over Musk’s $70 Billion Deal for Tesla
Did Elon Musk Violate Securities Laws With Tweet About Taking Tesla Private?
Did Elon Musk Violate Securities Laws With Tweet About Taking Tesla Private?
Who Gets a New 20% Tax Break? The Treasury Department Speaks, and Trump May Save
Wall Street Salivates After Elon Musk Floats Taking Tesla Private
Tech Companies Banned Infowars. Now, Its App Is Trending.
Playing Catch-Up With Walmart, Amazon Offers Digital Grocery Pickup at Whole Foods
Maker of single-passenger electric car files for $10 million public offering
China has an online lending crisis and people are furious about it
Business News at a Glance
ProPublica to Fund Investigative Reporting Focused on State Government
New York Times Co. Reports $24 Million Profit, Thanks to Digital Subscribers
Tech Companies Banned Infowars. Now, Its App Is Trending.
Rite Aid and Albertsons Agree to Call Off Merger in Face of Opposition
Trump’s Tariffs Are Changing Trade With China. Here Are 2 Emerging Endgames.
Albertsons and Rite Aid scrap plans to merge

Lifestyles

The best trick for making mornings easier? Give your closet a makeover
Constance Wu’s Beauty Picks Go Way Back
Ludacris Is Probably in Your Whole Foods Right Now
Is It Too Late to Confront My Abusive Ex?
Greetings (and Shopping) From Asbury Park, N.J.
Expert helps Bill Leslie find the perfect tomato for a BLT
Toward a Different Language of Size
Go Ask Mom : 12 family-friendly activities for weekend of Aug. 10 to Aug. 12
Vanity Fair’s September Cover Sells Something. And Not Only What It Says.
A Female Olympian Who Models Men’s Clothing
The Stars of September
Go Ask Mom : N.C. Mountains Week: Families can soak up sweeping views, animal encounters at Grandfather Mountain

Entertainment

Kanye West to return to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Carrie Underwood pregnant with baby No. 2
What's on Tap : Carrie Underwood to kick off new tour in NC
What's on Tap : General public to get crack at 'Hamilton' tickets at DPAC
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's tears have fans worried
Final Suspect Arrested in Killing of XXXTentacion
Spike Lee reaches a career high point with ``BlacKkKlansman''
Brad Pitt fires back at Angelina Jolie's child support claims
Kathleen Turner mystery: Who is the actress she shaded?
What's on Tap : Celeb chef Carla Hall leads TerraVita food festival lineup
Academy adds 'popular film' category to Oscars
Actress Amber Tamblyn flips the script with 'Any Man'
At Edinburgh Fringe, a Spotlight on Mental Health
Couple releases 'an exorcism for a new generation'
Kings Dominion bans cellphones on rollercoaster where woman was hit in head
Six Hours and 24 Minutes Later, a Minimalism Classic Is Back
Grant Gustin denounces 'double standard' in Instagram response to body shamers
Guarding the Throats of Broadway
Carl Reiner laughs all the way to the Emmys (again), at 96
At Edinburgh Fringe, a Spotlight on Mental Health
With New Urgency, Museums Aim to Cultivate Curators of Color
These Are Some of the Best Book Reviews We’ve Ever Read. A Sing Sing Prisoner Wrote Them Over a Century Ago.
‘Crashed’ Connects the Dots From 2008 Crisis to Trump, Brexit and More
Watch Out, America: ‘Love Island’ Is Coming
'The Meg' sinks its teeth into old-fashioned monster movie
A Robot Walks Into a Bar. But Can It Do Comedy?
Oscars to Add ‘Popular Film’ Category, Creating Questions

Political News

Texas judge hears arguments on DACA challenge
Election experts say Kris Kobach's voter fraud claims are misleading
Zinke calls for proactive approach to fighting wildfires in new op-ed
Washington state's primary results paint a grim picture for GOP
Republicans should panic about the House, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Michigan Democrat likely to be first Muslim woman elected to Congress
Missouri prosecutor who didn't charge officer in Michael Brown killing appears to be ousted in primary
Here's the real lesson of the Ohio special election
Democrats target California congressman over fire prevention stances
New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins won't step aside, calls insider trading charges 'meritless'
Manafort had more than $65 million in foreign accounts, FBI tells jury
After last night, more women are major party nominees in House and gubernatorial races than ever before
White House says Rand Paul asked Trump for letter to introduce him to Putin
'Dear Ivanka': Celebrities target Trump's daughter in Instagram campaign
Trump's legal team responds to Mueller regarding interview
Senate Intelligence Committee calls on Assange to testify
Corey Stewart praised southern secession in 2017 campaign appearance
Church charges against Attorney General Sessions are dropped
Caitlyn Jenner says she's been lobbying lawmakers
Over dinner, CEOs press Trump on immigration
Ohio 12 special election: No plan for O'Connor to concede in tight race
Treasury unveils new tax rules for 'pass-through' companies
Trump’s Lawyers Counter Mueller’s Interview Offer, Seeking Narrower Scope
Immigration judge removed from cases after perceived criticism of Sessions
How Donald Trump just keeps winning
LePage's possible successor shown in tight race
Senate Democrats file FOIA for documents on Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Trump administration slaps more sanctions on Russia after Skripal poisonings
Ex-MMA fighter Sharice Davids could become the first lesbian Native American congresswoman
Trump begins 2018 fundraising blitz
EPA says it's strengthening asbestos regulation, not gutting it
Michigan Dem: Trump's inspiring women to run for office because 'we can't stand outside of the ring anymore'
Democrats had a big night. But not winning is a big asterisk.
Collins' indictment creates another battleground -- and another midterms headache -- for House GOP
Why Chris Collins' indictment was a very long time coming
Trump’s Team Counters Mueller’s Offer: Narrow Scope of an Interview
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's movement failed to deliver any stunners Tuesday night
US general slams leader of Iran's Quds Force
Giuliani says GOP could benefit if Trump's negotiations with Mueller drag on
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions why US pays for 'unlimited war' but not Medicare-for-all
That was no cyberattack on the FCC, inspector general says -- just John Oliver fans
Sessions: Group that backed baker who turned away gay couple not a 'hate group'
Takeaways from day seven of the Paul Manafort trial
Mar-a-Lago allies touted direct line to Trump, Kushner at VA

Health Team

Scourge of superbugs killing Malawi's babies
Faced with falling birth rates, China urges citizens to have more babies
'Are we there yet?' A road trip with kids is itself a destination
FDA expands recall of blood pressure drug valsartan due to cancer concern
Online dating study: Are you chasing people 'out of your league'?
Asbestos, lead and other dangerous chemicals found in children's school supplies, report says
Just keep swimming: Being almost blind can't stop these siblings
Inducing labor at 39 weeks might help avoid C-section, study finds
Is your underwear helping or hurting your chances of becoming a father?
Exercise is good for your body and your mind, study says