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Local News

Peak stingray season causing multiple calls along the coast
Man arrested after downtown Raleigh police chase ends on Western Boulevard
DMV announces new measures to cut customer wait times, boost service
Lockdown lifted at Rocky Mount Prep following search for student
Sex assault suspect found naked in cornfield
Father charged in death of Rocky Mount 2-month-old
Moore sheriff: Deadly force justified, Aberdeen man was armed
Fayetteville City Hall locked down following threat
Committee asks residents if toppled Confederate monument should return to Durham
Man yelled 'shoot me' before Durham officers opened fire at shopping center
Jobless Triangle residents hopeful as low unemployment leads to 'jobseeker's market'
EPA gets earful from Cumberland residents on GenX
65-year-old charged in fatal Durham hit-and-run crash
Nash County deputies searching for suspect in triple shooting

News

Editorial: Ex-governors, GOP and Democrats, have it right, defeat the amendments
Un automóvil choca contra el Parlamento británico; el acto es considerado terrorismo
Al menos 26 muertos tras colapso de puente en Italia
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Former N.C. governors rebuke proposed amendments, government in the liquor business, teacher assessments and more
Chile: Al menos 10 mujeres mueren en incendio en hogar de ancianos
Las mejores ciudades para vivir en 2018, según The Economist
México: Investiga posible delito de discriminación por hombre que habría rociado ácido a una mujer
El español Fernando Alonso anuncia su retiro de la Fórmula 1
Orinales ecológicos al aire libre causan indignación en París
Peña Nieto comprará a EE.UU. misiles por valor de 41 millones de dólares para México
The Revenge of the Lesser Trumps
Alzhéimer: ¿qué tan pronto conviene saber si lo tienes?
¿Por qué ha causado tanta polémica el viaje de Juan Manuel Santos a Miami?
Morehouse president wants tuition to play smaller role
“Del clóset a la cancha”, una iniciativa costarricense que fomenta espacios para el deporte sin discriminación
El 50% de los universitarios va a clases con hambre
Cuatro cosas que puedes hacer para estar listo para la recesión
Trump llama "perro" a Omarosa y la Casa Blanca defiende al presidente
Colapso de puente en Italia: imágenes del antes y después
Entry buzzers, security cameras to greet Wake students in new school year
¿Cómo afecta la crisis económica a los argentinos?
Carlos Vela: "Cada vez que entro al campo visualizo que voy a meter gol"
Más de 300 sacerdotes católicos abusaron sexualmente de más de 1.000 niños y niñas en Pensilvania, según informe judicial
If Mother Nature Gets a Vote in 2020
Ricardo Gareca está feliz en Perú y asegura que estuvo pendiente de Argentina
Caparrós, ¿qué hacemos con la patria?
Editorials of The Times
Emmy Rossum, Kristen Bell y otras famosas comparten su 'peso' en redes sociales

Weather

Rain, lightning, gusty winds roll through central NC

State News

GOP leaders appeal party labels court ruling

National News

West Virginia House of Delegates Votes to Impeach Entire State Supreme Court
For Tlaib, Palestinian Heritage Infuses a Detroit Sense of Community
This Former ‘Teacher of the Year’ Wants to Be Connecticut’s First Black Democrat in Congress
This Former ‘Teacher of the Year’ Wants to Be Connecticut’s First Black Democrat in Congress
For Tlaib, Palestinian Heritage Infuses a Detroit Sense of Community
Cafeteria Workers Stole Nearly $500,000 in Lunch Money From Schools, Police Say
Trump campaign taking legal steps against Omarosa
Education ‘Deserts’ Show Limits of Relaxing Regulations on Colleges
Manafort Lawyers Rest Without Calling Witnesses in Fraud Trial
Fentanyl Used to Execute Nebraska Inmate, in a First for U.S.
Manafort Lawyers Rest Without Calling Witnesses in Fraud Trial
4 States Are Voting on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch.
A Move to Mandate 100% Carbon-Free Electricity
Lyme Disease Is Spreading Fast. Why Isn’t There a Vaccine?
Fentanyl Used to Execute Nebraska Inmate, in a First for U.S.
A Coup or a Couch? What’s Behind the Impeachment of West Virginia’s Supreme Court
Amber Tatro, Whose Lawsuit Gave Rights to Disabled Students, Dies at 42
Manafort Lawyers Rest Without Calling Witnesses in Fraud Trial
Georgia's protracted water rights battle just got a little cheaper
As Wildfire Roared, California Police Rushed to Save Animals in Shelter
Life Insurance Settlement for Woman in Kayak Case
Their First Temple Was a Tent. Now Sikhs Walk New Jersey’s Halls of Power.
Black Boys Feel Less Safe in White Neighborhoods, Study Shows
Puerto Rican Storm Victim Gets Her Power Back, Nearly a Year After Hurricane Maria
Potent Opioid With Deadly Track Record Gets Put to a New Use
Kentucky Governor Compares Critics to Drowning Victims: ‘You Just Need to Knock Them Out’
Gridlock on the Brooklyn Bridge? Blame El Chapo
A Coup or a Couch? What’s Behind the Impeachment of West Virginia’s Supreme Court
Florida State House Candidate Who Posted Photo of Fake Diploma Drops Out of Race
Life Insurance Settlement for Woman in Kayak Case
You Got the Flood Warning on Your Phone. Here’s What the Damage Looked Like.
Once at Center of Yale Protests, Professor Wins the School’s Highest Honor
Baltimore Police Officer Seen on Video Punching Man Is Charged With Assault
Is Harvey Weinstein a Sex Trafficker? Judge Says It’s OK to Ask.
An Antique Barn for a Modern ‘Brady Bunch’
Defense in Manafort Fraud Trial Rests Without Calling a Single Witness
Wanted: ‘Sheriff of Wall Street.’ Letitia James Says No Thanks, and Her Rivals Pounce.
Illinois Sues Trump Tower Over Wastewater Discharged Into the Chicago River
National News at a Glance
This Former ‘Teacher of the Year’ Wants to Be Connecticut’s First Black Democrat in Congress
White House Falsely Claims Trump Has Created More Jobs for Black Americans Than Obama Did
The Deadly Waterfall in the Instagram Age
Groundbreaking Primary Results for Democratic Women and Diversity
Catholic Church Hid Abuse of 1,000 Children in Pennsylvania, Grand Jury Finds
Colyer Concedes in Kansas, Handing Governor’s Nomination to Kris Kobach
Christine Hallquist, a Transgender Woman, Wins Vermont Governor’s Primary
Trailblazing Victories for Democrats on a Big Primary Night for Women
Weather

World News

Gibraltar ship stripped of flag amid dispute over migrants stranded at sea
South Korea’s #MeToo Movement Dealt Blow by Politician’s Acquittal
Turkey's Erdogan pledges US electronics boycott, gets closer with Russia
Sweden: Dozens of cars set on fire in one night
Highway bridge collapses in Italy, leaving about two dozen dead
Bridge Collapses in Genoa, Italy, Killing at Least 7
Talk on Hong Kong Independence Goes Ahead, Despite Criticism
London Driver Held in Terrorism Inquiry After Hitting Barrier Near Parliament
In New Zealand, Soaring Prices Drive a Black Market in Avocados
After Drownings, South Africa Vows to Fix Pit Toilets in Schools
More questions than answers in murders of Russian journalists in Africa
Iraqi Leader Offers to Help Family of Spy Who Infiltrated ISIS
Parents of Austin Tice, Journalist Seized in Syria, Are Confident He’s Alive
The Afghan Army’s Last Stand at Chinese Camp
Israeli Airport Detention of Prominent U.S. Jew Prompts Uproar
The Afghan Army’s Last Stand at Chinese Camp
Trump’s Trade War Is Rattling China’s Leaders
Turks Scramble as Lira Falls and Prices Soar
Why Inflation Is Bad for Populist Strongmen
Indigenous Australians Use Tech to Expose Police Abuse
Turks Scramble as Lira Falls and Prices Soar
U.S.-Turkey Tensions Could Stall Progress Against ISIS, Officials Say
Israeli Airport Detention of Prominent U.S. Jew Prompts Uproar
World News at a Glance
Where to Go in Paris? The Red-Topped Trash Can
Seven of the Deadliest Infrastructure Failures Throughout History
Italy Bridge Collapse Leaves 26 Dead
Deadly Lack of Security Plagues Nigeria as Buhari Seeks Re-election

Traffic

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5 On Your Side

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Care, not material, most important to prevent cutting board contamination
Hard or soft? What to look for when buying luggage

Business

Carl Icahn abandons effort to kill Cigna's Express Scripts deal
Icahn backs off; Tencent's troubles; More from Musk
South Korea is banning thousands of BMWs after engine fires
China's 'Tesla-fighter' plans to go public in New York
How America's foreclosure capital came back from the dead
Coca Cola is fighting Gatorade by investing in BodyArmor
Tesla: Not clear yet whether Elon Musk's plan to go private makes sense
The threat Turkey's crisis poses to the world
Consumers spent big at Home Depot
Turkey’s Erdogan, Who Fought a Coup With His iPhone, Rails Against Apple
Uber Picks NSA Veteran to Fix Troubled Security Team
American oil refineries are working harder than ever before
This sports ETF wants to score for your portfolio
‘Mega-Round’ Investors Shower Startups With Millions
Musk’s Effort to Take Tesla Private to Get Board Oversight
Southwest: Only cats and dogs allowed as emotional support animals
Healthy economy sparks more retail spending than expected
Tesla: Should you buy, sell or short?
Royal Bank of Scotland will pay record fine for crisis-era misconduct
Shopping for Sofa Beds
The New York Times Joins Effort to Combat Trump’s Anti-Press Rhetoric
Kroger's next battleground: China
‘Mega-Round’ Investors Shower Startups With Millions
It Can Leap Tall Buildings and Save Money and Lives
Stelter: Trump and his media boosters live in a hall of mirrors
Real Protests From a Sham on Facebook
Behind Robert de Niro's Nobu empire
Tesla Directors Do Damage Control After Elon Musk Tweets
Sears CEO Lampert offers $400 million for Kenmore
Business News at a Glance
The New York Times Joins Effort to Combat Trump’s Anti-Press Rhetoric
Labor Minister, Once an Executive, Steers French Unions Toward Reform
Twitter suspends conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for one week
Twitter Suspends Infowars Founder’s Account Over a Tweet
Reliable Sources: 'Pre-mourning' Aretha Franklin; NYMag on the block?

Lifestyles

The Trickiness of Being a Woman in Tangier
Bill Leslie: Summer in the Mountains
Picture showing dog chained to moving Jeep prompts police investigation
This Lively Pasta Embraces the Height of Corn Season
Cap a Hot Day With a Fish and Corn Stew
From Maritime Bairrada in Portugal, Wines of Natural Freshness
Flying With Dietary Restrictions? Increasingly, That’s Not a Problem
A Hefty Steak That’s Light Enough for August
An ‘Organic’ Menu? Well, Not Entirely
How to Enjoy a Ski Destination When It’s Not Ski Season
10 Travel Writers, 10 Favorite Hotels
A Pungent Reminder of Home and Hardship
Go Ask Mom : N.C. art museum lines up night of monsters + art
A Chocolate Camp for Pastry Chefs
Five Places to Go in Nuuk, Greenland
Go Ask Mom : As stressful school year begins, tips to help equip your child's mind with C.A.L.M.
Go Ask Mom : 4 back-to-school hacks real moms say makes their lives so much easier
There’s Always Room at the Inn for New Hotel Concepts

Entertainment

What's on Tap : Meet the vendors coming to the Durham Food Hall
John Legend wants Louisiana to amend its constitution to remove 'white supremacy'
What's on Tap : Crazy Rich Asians: A standard American rom-com set in Singapore
Lennon and McCartney sons come together for selfie
Source: "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is in hospice care
Ariana Grande and James Corden's musical ode to 'Titanic' is an ocean of emotion
Pauley Perrette calls out 'Family Feud' for 'filthy answers'
About time for 'Crazy Rich Asians,' a relatable romantic comedy
'Crazy Rich Asians' Is a Party With a First-Rate Guest List
'America's Got Talent' winner Mat Franco takes magic on road
A Tapestry of Gestures and Mesmerizing Eyes
These MoviePass Superfans Found Each Other. But What’s Next?
On Display, the Stings and Errors of Creation
Who Should Run City Ballet? A Job Posting, Explained.
'Crazy Rich Asians' Is a Party With a First-Rate Guest List
Luminaries and Friends Visit ‘Seriously Ill’ Aretha Franklin
Sex trafficking lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein can proceed, judge rules
Penn Jillette claims Trump said 'racially insensitive' comments during 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Political News

Midterm battlegrounds take shape in Midwest primaries
Diploma controversy leads Florida candidate to suspend campaign
Manafort emailed Kushner with recommendations for senior administration posts
CNN poll: Most say Mueller should try to end investigation before Election Day
CNN's new poll has very little good news for Donald Trump on Russia
The Upper Midwest swung to Trump in 2016. It may swing back to the Democrats in 2018
How the Kasich dilemma is paralyzing Trump's Republican critics
Primaries in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin: What to watch
Christine Hallquist will make history as first openly transgender major party nominee for governor, CNN projects
Congressional Black Caucus chair blasts proposed superdelegate changes
Trump calls Omarosa a 'dog' in latest attack on ex-aide
Trump tweets on London 'terrorist attack' as investigation gets underway
Stephen Miller's uncle: 'I felt it was incumbent upon me to raise my voice' against administration's immigration policy
Defense rests in Paul Manafort trial; closing arguments Wednesday
Trump Calls Omarosa Manigault Newman ‘That Dog’
Donald Trump's Omarosa obsession is telling
Trump campaign taking legal steps against Omarosa
GOP senator calls Trump's attack against Omarosa 'unbecoming'
New tape shows Trump campaign aides discussing possibility of N-word tape
The West Virginia House impeached the entire state Supreme Court
Sanders 'can't guarantee' Trump hasn't used the n-word, but hasn't heard him do it
Exclusive: Pentagon spokeswoman under investigation for misusing staff, retaliating against complaints
Poll: Majority of GOP agrees news media is 'enemy of the people'
READ: 2016 Trump campaign nondisclosure agreement
Kellyanne Conway's husband suggests Trump makes false statements, attacks both allies and his own employees
Pentagon to return bells captured in the Philippines over 100 years ago
Trump Campaign Says It Has Filed Case Against Omarosa Manigault Newman
State Department says Pompeo did discuss Yemen strike with Saudi prince
Lawsuit seeks to stop Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas
6 million Georgia voters' records exposed: 'Could have easily been compromised'
Katrina Pierson's explanations of the alleged 'n-word' tape make no sense
What Mueller and Manafort need to do in closing arguments
ACLU: Officials set up 'trap' to arrest immigrants at legal status interviews
Katrina Pierson: I made taped comments because Omarosa was the 'complete epitome of annoying'
Sarah Sanders apologizes for false claim about African-American jobs
Religious Schools See Champion in Kavanaugh
Why Paul Manafort isn't wearing socks
Kris Kobach wins Kansas GOP governor nomination after incumbent Colyer concedes
Trump Claims Power to Bypass Limits Set by Congress in Defense Bill
Giuliani claims Mueller waiting for Manafort verdict to negotiate Trump interview
2016 National Teacher of the Year could be Connecticut's first black Democrat in Congress
Keith Ellison wins AG nomination in Minnesota after denying abuse allegations
Inquiry Into Pentagon Spokeswoman After Aides Complain of Mistreatment
Trump Calls Omarosa Manigault Newman 'That Dog' in His Latest Insult
Ilhan Omar could become first Somali-American in Congress after primary win

Health Team

Can 'detox teas' like Teami help you lose weight?
Historic face transplant gives suicide survivor a 'second chance'
Can stress really make you sick?
41 deaths from Ebola in Congo, health officials 'worried'
Elephants rarely get cancer. Here's why this matters to humans
A teacher battling cancer ran out of sick days. School employees showered him with theirs.