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Local News

Fed's decision to cut interest rates could be beneficial for local businesses
Gonna have to wait a little longer to see NCSU's 'corpse flower' in bloom
I-440 widening project in Raleigh, Cary starts soon; DOT holds public meeting to discuss project
Woman shot multiple times in Cumberland County
Graham woman charged with stealing $1,700 from roommate
UNC-Chapel Hill begins search for new chancellor
Third Garner man arrested in fatal Clayton drive-by shooting
Duke Lemur Center announces birth of triplets
'Billy' goat found wandering in Durham finds new home
Damage to Harnett County bridge over I-95 changes traffic pattern
Cumberland County deputies seeking suspect, vehicle in shooting
Lillington family trying to bring home woman critically hurt in Colorado hit-and-run
Durham County reports sewage spill of 418,880 gallons
Thieves target Durham landscaping business, steal equipment, cash
Convicted felons charged with illegally voting in Hoke
DHHS: 'No current deficiencies' at UNC Children's Hospital
Moore County man facing sex-related charges against minor
Former Raleigh police officer says he was fired for owning craft distillery
Woman facing charges after hitting Highway Patrol car, home with her vehicle

News

Ganadores y perdedores de la segunda noche del debate demócrata en CNN
¿Por qué deberías votar por ellos? Esto es lo que dijo cada aspirante demócrata el miércoles
7 de los mayores hackeos de la historia
¿Cuáles son las reglas sobre el consumo de alcohol para los pilotos de aerolíneas de EE.UU.?
El padre de los gemelos que murieron encerrados en un auto mientras él estaba en el trabajo va a la corte
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: GOP campaign ads, migrant children housing, billboard controversy and more
5 conclusiones de la segunda noche del debate presidencial demócrata
¿Por qué algunos demócratas quieren despenalizar el cruce de la frontera de Estados Unidos?
Nueva Jersey permitirá el suicidio asistido en pacientes con enfermedades terminales
Regresan a Chile 120 chilenos, un perro y un gato desde Venezuela
Facebook anuncia que por primera vez eliminó una campaña de influencia con vínculos con el gobierno de Arabia Saudita
10 grandes errores que políticos y ejecutivos pueden aprender de la aparatosa caída del gobernador Rosselló
Denuncian amenazas en panfletos contra inmigrantes venezolanos en Colombia
Crisis climática podría ser la causa del surgimiento de misteriosa superbacteria resistente a medicamentos, dice estudio
Una compañía de Arizona amontonó cuerpos y extremidades en lugar de usarlos para investigación, dice una demanda
Trump dice que impondrá más aranceles a productos hechos en China (afectarían a los iPhone)
Sismo de magnitud 6,8 sacude el centro de Chile
Google revela al candidato más buscado durante el debate del miércoles
Los mexicanos ganan menos, pero gastan más
220 NC virtual teachers facing layoffs as state superintendent tries to 'find a better solution'
Jeff Bezos vendió US$ 1.800 millones en acciones de Amazon por esta razón
Combinación de medicamentos contra la leucemia común sin quimioterapia muestra mejora “drástica” en adultos
Corea del Norte dispara proyectiles por segunda vez en la semana
Kamala Harris: Lo que me enseñó mi maestra de primer grado sobre los maestros de escuelas públicas en Estados Unidos
Trump admite que está considerando un bloqueo para Venezuela sin dar detalles
La población hispana en EE.UU. llegó a un nuevo pico, pero el crecimiento es cada vez más lento
Un asteroide más grande que el edificio Empire State pasará por la Tierra la próxima semana: ¿deberías preocuparte?
El nuncio apostólico afirma que el Gobierno de Nicaragua dio por terminado diálogo con Alianza Cívica
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Pork barrel tour, Burr and Tillis split on budget, virtual school turmoil, UNC hospital status and more

Weather

Slow moving storms bring downpours, flooding woes and power outages to the Triangle

State News

NC Capitol : NC elections board stymied after chairman's resignation
NC Capitol : Freshman Democrat told to change offices mid-session
NC Capitol : Thursday Wrap: Voting machines, 9th District and virtual teachers

World News

Thousands are trapped in a desert settlement in Syria, near a US military base
Putin hails Trump's bid to warm relations by battling wildfires together
The Netherlands has introduced a 'burqa ban' -- but its enforcement is in doubt
A$AP Rocky says he wants justice, not money, during assault trial interrogation
TESS finds potentially habitable super-Earth 31 light-years away
This sizzling exoplanet is turning into a football
Ancient star discovery sheds light on Big Bang mystery
Mogadishu mayor dies of wounds following Al-Shabaab attack
Creating an oasis of hope in one of Haiti's most dangerous neighborhoods
Record heat waves might have made July the hottest month ever recorded

5 On Your Side

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Business

Google reveals most-searched candidate during Wednesday debate
Asian markets mostly fall after Fed declines to signal more rate cuts
London Stock Exchange buys Bloomberg's biggest rival
US and China agreed trade talks were 'constructive' but little else
Fed's market shock; Bank of England; Stock exchange deal
The Impossible Whopper is coming to every Burger King in America next week
What to expect in the July jobs report
Elizabeth Taylor's "Green Goddess" Rolls-Royce is going on sale at a New York auction
Banks could get fined for cyber breaches, top regulator says
Beyond Meat spooks investors with discounted stock
The Dow was up 300 points, it closed down nearly 300 points. All because of Trump's tariffs
Americans are buying more expensive trucks. That's great news for GM
'Big Boss' Chinese billionaire indicted for allegedly dodging $1.8 billion in US tariffs
Does Jerome Powell really believe what he's saying about rate cuts?
Trump says he will go ahead with new China tariffs that would hit iPhones and toys
Oil prices nosedive 8% on Trump tariff threat -- worst day in more than 4 years
Second night of CNN's Democratic debate drew 11.3 million viewers on TV and online
Lowe's is laying off thousands of workers
Tariff Man is back, and American consumers will pay for it
Asia tech stocks, Chinese yuan fall after Trump renews US-China trade war

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Monday is Watermelon Day at the Museum of Life and Science
Go Ask Mom : Take the Kids: Stop in for a scoop at FRESH Local Ice Cream

Entertainment

What's on Tap : Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw: All dumb, no fun
What's on Tap : Parker & Otis paper shop opens in American Tobacco pop-up space
What's on Tap : Weekend best bets: Food trucks, Blues Traveler and Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
Eva Longoria says Felicity Huffman handled college cheating scandal with 'grace'
What's on Tap : Wide Open Bluegrass announces full lineup for Raleigh festival, partnership with WRAL
Dwayne Johnson is still trying to save a sacred Hawaiian volcano
B.J. Novak parties with ex Mindy Kaling for his 40th birthday
Jordyn Woods reportedly hopes to work things out with Kylie Jenner
Jerry Garcia remembered on posthumous birthday
'Doctor Who' coming to HBO Max in 2020
Patrick Swayze remembered by friends, co-stars in 'I Am Patrick Swayze' trailer
Country band Confederate Railroad says it won't change its name
'13 Reasons Why' ending in Season 4
David Schwimmer claims police were 'disappointed' he wasn't booze thief

Marketplace

Robotic assisted spine surgery is a real thing - here's how it works

Political News

Cory Booker lands punches and punchlines in crucial Democratic debate
Kamala Harris: I can only take Tulsi Gabbard's opinion so seriously because she is an Assad 'apologist'
Tulsi Gabbard breaks through in fiery debate performance
Harris says the middle class won't pay for her health plan. Biden disagrees.
Here's when the next Democratic presidential debates are
The Joe Biden pile-on: Democrats' Detroit fight club
5 takeaways from the second night of the Democratic presidential debate
Biden is pushed to respond to Obama's immigration record
Williamson and Yang play the authenticity card, and Democrats love it
First on CNN: US transports another alleged American ISIS fighter back from Syria to face trial
Inspector general denies Dems' request to review White House security clearances
Booker says Democrats are having an 'honest conversation' about Obama legacy
Gillibrand downplays suggestion that Democrats were too hard on each other during debate
Harris says she's proud of work as attorney general following Gabbard attacks
How you know Tulsi Gabbard really got under Kamala Harris' skin
Exclusive: Top US Navy SEAL tells commanders in letter: 'We have a problem'
Senate passes massive budget deal that lifts the debt ceiling
Trump takes aim at cities run by Democrats in Cincinnati rally
NY governor signs law banning schools from arming teachers
Justice Dept. won't prosecute James Comey over handling of FBI memos, despite watchdog referral
Biden surprised by 'degree of criticism' Obama took at Democratic debate
Blistering criticism of Obama highlights dramatic shift inside Democratic Party
Dems vow to derail Ratcliffe nomination amid questions over his resume
How to make money with merch from a viral debate moment
7 things we learned from the Democratic debate in Detroit
Trump administration extends protections for Syrians living in US
US pulls out of nuclear treaty, Pentagon to test new missile
Remington Arms Company asks Supreme Court to take up case related to Sandy Hook shooting
Edward Snowden wrote a book to help readers understand 'his mindset' when he leaked government docs
US Navy pilot killed in crash in Death Valley National Park
Judge blocks New York from turning over Trump's tax information to Democrats
Baltimore PD investigating break-in at Elijah Cummings' home Saturday
Intel indicates al Qaeda leader has potentially serious 'heart complaint', official says
Judge won't dismiss Roger Stone case, but allows him to see unredacted Mueller docs
Architect of bin Laden raid doubts Trump's account of why he called off Iran strikes at last minute
READ: US-Guatemala agreement on asylum claims
READ: US-Guatemala agreement on asylum claims
House GOP retirement announcements roll in with 2020 cycle well underway
Defense secretary to review $10 billion cloud contract before it's awarded
Gillibrand argues Biden meant to imply women working outside the home would hurt families
Joe Biden's lucky break
Manhattan DA subpoenas Trump Organization and AMI in Stormy Daniels hush money investigation
Texas Republican Will Hurd won't seek reelection to Congress
US scaling back Afghanistan embassy at crucial moment in peace talks
Here are the lawmakers who are not seeking reelection to Congress in 2020
US immigration official suggests refugee admissions will remain low
Tulsi Gabbard: Bashar Assad is 'a brutal dictator'
Marianne Williamson confronts past statements about antidepressants and depression

Health Team

New Jersey will allow terminally ill patients to end their lives starting today
Amid Ebola fears, Rwanda's border with Congo is open, government official says
Dayton, Ohio, says new city employees can't use tobacco
2 more states will offer a 3rd gender option on driver's licenses
Oklahoma urges judge in historic opioid case to deliver $17.2 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson
Massachusetts towns are at 'high risk' for a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain swelling
The Gulf dead zone was expected to be a record-breaker. A hurricane may have stopped it