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Local News

Charlotte Mayor, other African American city and county leaders receive racist, threatening letter
Police: Suspect bit officer's hand; officer responded with pepper spray, taser
Raleigh man arrested for assaulting woman with rock
Holly Springs man arrested in brutal case of abuse
ICE arrests 7 in Burke, Wayne counties
Wayne County teacher charged after relationship with student
Apex arson suspect caught on camera
Wake investigators ask to search phone found linked to bloody deaths of Apex man, cat
Durham sheriff announces new community panel to be 'extra set of eyes and ears'
Man arrested, another still at large after robbery of around $300,000 at jewelry store
It's turning out to be a "peachy" summer for growers
NCDOT to hold meeting on proposed Chatham County intersection improvements
Significant improvements planned for Lee County road
Three sent to NC hospitals after vaping; shop owner defends product
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris coming to Durham on Saturday
Vigil held as investigation continues into shooting death of Durham man

News

Argentina no quiere más a Macri
Una camioneta se lanzó contra un grupo de manifestantes que protestaban frente a un centro de detención de inmigrantes
Corea del Norte dispara dos misiles balísticos y promete poner fin al diálogo con la “insolente” Corea del Sur
Trump ha consultado a sus asesores sobre la posibilidad de comprar Groenlandia, según fuentes
Editorial: Rebate pays for mediocrity, use surplus to make N.C. better
5 cosas que debes saber este 16 de agosto: Un adelanto de la entrevista de Guaidó con Oppenheimer y la polémica entre Israel y dos congresistas demócratas
A 5 días de la muerte de Epstein, aún no se han aclarado dudas básicas sobre lo que ocurrió
La policía de Nueva York encuentra dos ollas a presión tras reportes de paquetes sospechosos en el metro
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Time is money; all in the family; racist threats; immunizations and more
Tres ollas arroceras encontradas en Nueva York desatan una investigación: esto es lo que sabemos
Rashida Tlaib dijo que no viajará a Israel; ministro israelí dice que ‘su odio es más fuerte que el amor a su abuela’
12 delitos en 21 minutos: un hombre de Ohio lo hizo, según las autoridades
Jeffrey Epstein se suicidó por ahorcamiento, dice forense citado por NYT
Esto es lo que costaría Groenlandia (si estuviese en venta)
Muere el actor Peter Fonda a los 79 años
Fallas informáticas para la Aduana de EE.UU. generan largas filas para pasajeros internacionales en algunos aeropuertos
Trump se reunirá con funcionarios de seguridad en Afganistán a medida que aumentan las preocupaciones sobre la retirada de Estados Unidos
No quiero ser feliz
La Casa Blanca avanzaría con el plan de cancelar la ayuda al extranjero, lo que provocaría una pelea con al Congreso

Weather

Storms firing up around the Triangle

State News

NC Capitol : Signs of life for NC sexual assault reforms after legislation declared dead
NC Capitol : Cooper energy plan contemplates carbon cap

World News

Violence escalates in Zimbabwe as court rules against opposition protests
Why the moon glows brighter than the sun in these new NASA images

Traffic

Witness: Erratic car crashed head-on into big rig before 3 other tractor-trailers wrecked

5 On Your Side

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Business

The Washington Post fuels Epstein conspiracies, but experts say evidence still consistent with suicide
How to demolish a nuclear power plant without blowing it up
London Stock Exchange suffers 90 minute outage
The FCC fined 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and 'The Walking Dead' six-figures over use of emergency tones
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns amid Hong Kong protests
Who do you believe? The American consumer or the bond market?
Hong Kong's top billionaire appeals for calm ahead of more protests
First on CNN Business: Banana Republic joins the clothing rental craze
Dow jumps nearly 310 points to cap off a crazy week
When Bezos met Dimon: Behind their powerful friendship
Deere struggles as farmers fret about the trade war
Sneaky web retailer tricks that get you to buy
How the Washington Post has changed under Jeff Bezos
8 out of 10 people have cried at work, so just know you're not alone
BBC is increasing its shortwave radio shows to get past the news lockdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Madoff whistleblower says GE is 'one recession away from Chapter 11'
Kroger is now selling vegan eggs
The week that Cathay Pacific surrendered to China
A veteran New Orleans anchor was killed in a small plane crash along with a stunt pilot

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Carolina Ballet continues free ticket deal for high school students during upcoming season
Safe Haven for Cats hoping its felines find homes during Clear the Shelters event

Entertainment

The 1975 singer Matt Healy kisses fan in Dubai, defying anti-LGBT laws
We were on a break-in: Ross from 'Friends' lookalike jailed for theft
Woodstock's real and lasting legacy? Hope
'Blinded by the Light' sets uplifting coming-of-age tale to Bruce Springsteen songs
What's on Tap : Foodie News: Here comes Shake Shack, Jolie
Aretha Franklin's death is inspiring research funding a year later
Taylor Swift releases title track 'Lover' from upcoming album and the internet swoons
Whether 'Crazy' or 'Angry,' Emmy nominee Rachel Bloom's future looks wide open
Miley Cyrus releases break-up song 'Slide Away'
Eva Longoria and America Ferrera join more than 150 artists in letter of solidarity to Latinx community
The 25 most relatable 'Friends' episodes as the show turns 25
Your first look at the end of 'Silicon Valley'
Peter Fonda, star of 'Easy Rider,' dies at age 79
Hollywood remembers 'sweet-hearted' Peter Fonda
'Mindhunter' wades back into crowded pool of serial killer TV

Political News

Trump's Israel intervention may have consequences for Netanyahu
US teenager pleads for Trump to help free his mother from Egyptian jail
Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she won't visit Israel after being allowed to enter on humanitarian grounds
O'Rourke calls for licensing in plan to curb gun violence and white nationalism
Trump admin gives green light for major arms sale to Taiwan
CNN to host presidential town halls with Steve Bullock, Bill de Blasio
'Not gonna happen,' Greenlanders say after Trump inquired about buying island
Elizabeth Warren releases plan to aid Native Americans ahead of closely watched conference
Joe Lieberman: Israel made a 'serious mistake' in barring Omar and Tlaib from entering country
How Pete Buttigieg found God
Fact check: Former Michigan congressman sheds light on Trump's claim to be Michigan's 'Man of the Year'
5 questions about Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland, answered
Trump called supporter after mocking him during a rally over 'a serious weight problem'
Top State Department officials berated and insulted staff, labeled some 'traitors'
McConnell underwent surgery for shoulder fracture
Army to allow West Point graduate to sign NFL contract
Debunking Donald Trump's latest voter fraud claim about New Hampshire
Lindsey Graham pushes Trump to keep military presence in Afghanistan
How Elizabeth Warren went from a regulation critic to Wall Street watchdog
House Judiciary Committee to vote on gun violence prevention bills before end of congressional recess
Trump administration gets partial win, asylum restrictions may take effect in Texas, New Mexico
Donald Trump bullied a man as overweight, then didn't apologize
Washington Monument will reopen to the public after years of repairs
Trump's public mention of background checks is vanishing
Senate investigators find no evidence China hacked Clinton server
Inside the new Border Patrol tent facility for migrants in Tornillo, Texas
US Customs computers coming back online after outage leads to long lines
New North Korea missile poses threat to allies, but doesn't bother Trump
Corey Lewandowski says he's willing to appear before Judiciary panel
US officials expecting Iran to launch rocket in coming days
FEC chairwoman challenges Trump to provide evidence of voter fraud in New Hampshire
Around the world with Donald Trump in 1 week
White House moving forward with plan to cancel foreign aid, teeing up fight with Congress
Trump feels 'very good' about donating 2nd-quarter salary to Surgeon General's Office
Planned Parenthood faces critical decision after abortion-referral restriction upheld

Health Team

15 million children don't have money for school supplies. Here's how you can help them
Mother dies of Ebola in Congo's South Kivu province, baby under care