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Local News

Latest: Duke University Hospital has tents set up for potential coronavirus patients
Car runs off I-40 near Cary Towne Center, bursts into flames
Harnett man couldn't get tested for week before being diagnosed with coronavirus
Questions about the coronavirus? PolitiFact has answers.
RPD report: Man raised gun toward officer before police shooting
After murder-suicide, bonds of family remain strong along Moncure Flatwood Road
Fact check: Are most North Carolina legislators at 'high risk' for coronavirus?
Duke working to meet demand for coronavirus testing
Coronavrius list roundup: Canceled events, grocery delivery resources, places for takeout & more
Silver Alert issued for missing Fayetteville woman
Moore County parents facing child abuse charges
Three arrested, facing drug charges in Robeson County
Coronavirus latest hardship for McDougald Terrace residents
One killed, one in serious condition in hospital after crash in Fayetteville

News

Más de la mitad de los empleos estadounidenses están en riesgo debido al coronavirus
Ecuador anuncia toque de queda y estado de excepción por el coronavirus
Rebelión en cuatro cárceles de São Paulo y fuga de presos por medidas contra el coronavirus
¿Qué significará una tasa de interés del 0% para las hipotecas?
Las 5 cosas que debes saber 17 de marzo: Así reacciona Latinoamérica contra el coronavirus
6 cosas que ver en las primarias demócratas de este martes en Estados Unidos
Trabajar desde casa es un salvavidas, y un gran peligro
El beneficiario inesperado del coronavirus: el planeta
Students pick up meals, school supplies from Wake, Cumberland schools
Editorial: Tillis and Burr need NOW to back coronavirus relief for families
OPINIÓN: Sé amable. Y otras lecciones sobre cómo manejar el pánico
Aplazan la Eurocopa hasta el verano de 2021, dice la Federación de Fútbol de Noruega
Un actor de “Game of Thrones” dice que dio positivo por COVID-19
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Possibility of thousands of coronavirus cases in N.C. by April; one county tries to tackle the racial achievement gap; NFL Coach Jennifer King starts season prep in different location; and more.
Aplazan la Copa América hasta el 2021
Funcionarios de salud advierten que el Gobierno de EE.UU. no tiene suficiente equipo médico almacenado para tratar el coronavirus
Una peligrosa “prueba de autocomprobación” del coronavirus está circulando en las redes sociales. He aquí por qué deberías evitarla
Qué debes comprar para mantenerte saludable y otras reglas para la cuarentena por coronavirus
¡Millennials! ¡Estadounidenses! El país los necesita
Las respuestas a tus preguntas del coronavirus: hechos, mitos e información
Restricciones radicales entran en efecto en respuesta al coronavirus, mientras que los funcionarios de salud advierten que EE.UU. está en un punto de inflexión
OPINIÓN: La respuesta fiel al coronavirus: protegernos unos a otros
El rey Felipe VI de España renuncia a la herencia de su padre
Tom Brady se va de los Patriots: el fin de una era
Coronavirus 17 de marzo, minuto a minuto: más de 100 personas en EE.UU. han muerto
¿Cheques por correo? Trump busca un estímulo de US$850.000 millones para frenar la crisis económica por el coronavirus
UNC, other schools in system to further limit students on campus, will offer guidance for them to move out
No es momento para “decisiones drásticas”, dicen los organizadores de Tokio 2020
Supermartes III: Biden gana en Florida e Illinois y aumenta su ventaja sobre Sanders
Convivir con el coronavirus: guía para contagiados y las personas que comparten domicilio
Bolivia anuncia el cierre de sus fronteras y otras medidas contra el coronavirus
Bolsonaro suspende visitas a reclusos como medida contra el coronavirus
Maduro pide financiamiento al FMI de US$ 5.000 millones para lidiar con el coronavirus
Antes y después: así ha cambiado el mapa del coronavirus desde enero
Defensorías del Pueblo de Colombia y Venezuela se unen ante amenaza del coronavirus
TSA dice que 5 millones menos de personas volaron en las pasadas dos semanas que en el mismo periodo vez el año pasado
“Más desafiante que el 9/11”: la pandemia de coronavirus pone a prueba la justicia penal de EE.UU.
Estos dos hermanitos le dieron un concierto de chelo a una vecina que está en aislamiento voluntario

Weather

Light rain today, first 80-degree day of 2020 coming later this week
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Look up this week for the ISS and a trio of planets

State News

NC Capitol : Cooper eases rules for jobless benefits amid virus crisis
NC Capitol : Lt. Governor questions validity of governor's NC restaurant ban

National News

With nursing homes on lockdown, a woman found a special way to share the news of her engagement with grandfather
Coronavirus patient refused to quarantine, deputies surrounding his house to force him to

World News

Spain's King Felipe VI renounces his inheritance from his father
This Tang Dynasty noblewoman loved playing polo so much, she was buried with her donkeys
Queen Elizabeth cancels events due to coronavirus
Some of the last people on earth to hear about the coronavirus pandemic are going to be told on live TV
The EU shuts its borders to slow the coronavirus crisis
African artists are creating catchy songs to promote awareness about coronavirus
Live updates: Coronavirus cases top 197,000 globally

Traffic

18-wheeler overturns on I-95 near Dunn
There's been less traffic on the road with more people at home due to coronavirus

5 On Your Side

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WRAL SmartShopper : Target reducing hours and reserving first hour on Wednesdays to at-risk guests
Raleigh woman's journey through coronavirus testing
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Business

As coronavirus suspends life in America, Fox changes its tone
Toilet paper makers: 'What we are dealing with here is uncharted'
Pandemic proof? Impossible Foods raises $500 million with focus on Asia
This market crash is even crazier than 1929
The world's biggest carmaker is shutting down in Europe
Coronavirus has plunged the world into a recession, according to S&P
Stocks stage a rebound, closing sharply higher
Uber and Lyft suspend pool rides in US and Canada to reduce the spread of coronavirus
Fed revives 2008-era program to unfreeze $1 trillion borrowing market
This business owner is losing $100,000 a month during the coronavirus outbreak
ESPN shares what it plans to air instead of sports
What it's like working at Walmart during a pandemic
President Trump says he supports a bailout for Boeing
Lufthansa promises 'airlift for Germany' as aviation shutdown threatens vital global cargo
Marriott is beginning to furlough employees
Get ready for the Fed to raise rates...in 2027?
Disney postpones Marvel's 'Black Widow' because of the coronavirus outbreak
European countries are writing blank checks to save their economies from coronavirus
People are getting creative with their work-from-home setups
China to expel New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post reporters
Union presses GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler to temporarily shut down US factories
Stocks fall again as stimulus firepower fails to impress Wall Street
Restaurant shutdowns are putting millions of jobs at risk, according to new report
Newsrooms exercise caution as coronavirus pandemic continues

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : State museums, historic sites, aquariums, N.C. Zoo closed starting Tuesday
Raleigh, Fayetteville shelters reduce adoption fees during coronavirus outbreak
Go Ask Mom : Where to find school meals: Nonprofit pulls together statewide list of food distribution sites
Aging Well : Social Distancing and Social Isolation: NCBAM Offers Hope to Older Adults
Go Ask Mom : Daycare workers taking coronavirus pandemic day by day
Go Ask Mom : College tours canceled? High school students can tour NC's colleges virtually
Go Ask Mom : Need to keep your kids entertained? Local businesses, groups are here to help with virtual activities, deals
Aging Well : Several large chains reserve special shopping times for seniors

Entertainment

John Legend plans home concert Chrissy Teigen trolls
Malika Haqq welcomes first child with rapper O.T. Genasis
Neil Young's 'Fireside Sessions' streaming concert series is coming
'Cats' meow: Musical tops 40th Annual Razzies for worst in cinema
What's on Tap : Durham business has plan to pay employees during coronavirus outbreak
What's on Tap : Gov. Cooper closes NC bars, restaurants, adds help for those who lose jobs during coronavirus crisis
Looking for movies with the kids at home? What to watch beyond the usual suspects
Songs you can stream for St. Patrick's Day since you're staying at home
What's on Tap : SPCA to live stream adoptable pets
It's still St. Patrick's Day, so let's rate actors attempting Irish accents in movies
Stephen Colbert returns to late night from his bathtub
Jared Leto was on a retreat and missed the coronavirus news
What's on Tap : Shop local via these online markets
'After Truth' and 'Networld' look at the dangers of the disinformation age
What's on Tap : Triangle restaurants offering catering, delivery and take-out
Shonda Rhimes is all of us trying to homeschool
Harvey Weinstein back at Rikers Island jail after release from hospital
What's on Tap : Durham community rallies around restaurant amid coronavirus concern

Marketplace

How diversity in magnet schools benefits all students

Political News

Trump, finally, takes the coronavirus emergency seriously
Millennials! Americans! Your country says it needs you
6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Coronavirus is a test Trump can't pass with ideology alone
Illinois Democrat becomes first House incumbent to lose primary in 2020
States move forward with Tuesday elections as coronavirus pandemic alters American life
Ohio secretary of state: 'It was simply untenable' to tell Ohioans go to the polls amid coronavirus
Biden receives Secret Service protection
How Joe Biden could build on his delegate advantage Tuesday night
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison for misusing campaign funds
Devin Nunes' outrageous explanation for his coronavirus comments
Maryland postpones April primary to June due to coronavirus pandemic
New York governor dismisses possibility of shelter in place order after mayor urged New Yorkers to prepare for it
Mnuchin pitches GOP on $1 trillion response package that involves paying Americans directly
'More challenging than 9/11': Pandemic tests American criminal justice
Trump administration lays out new health, economic steps to combat virus
There is NO way primaries should be held today
TSA says 5 million fewer people flew in past two weeks than this time last year
House pares back paid sick and family leave benefits in coronavirus bill
Trump says he is 'starting the process' of having the military assist with coronavirus response
Trump again defends use of the term 'China virus'
How to watch Tuesday's primaries
Pompeo says State Department employees tested positive for coronavirus as he blasts Iran and China over 'disinformation'
The coronavirus clash of Donald Trump vs. Andrew Cuomo
'I lived through 9/11': Andrew Cuomo is in the spotlight as he responds to New York's coronavirus outbreak
'Freedom Dividend' champion Yang says his team is in touch with White House over stimulus plans
Treasury pushes tax payment deadline back 90 days due to coronavirus
US military to make labs available to test civilians for coronavirus and donate millions of medical masks to HHS amid pandemic
Democrats call for Congress to work from home. McConnell says, 'We'll not be doing that.'
Joe Biden sweeps the night and wins Florida, Illinois and Arizona to extend his delegate lead over Bernie Sanders
Senators blast Google for facemask ads, demand action from FTC
Fact check: Trump tries to erase the memory of him downplaying the coronavirus
'We're stuck.' Americans stranded in Peru seek help after country shuts borders
Russian oligarch gloats after US Justice Department drops election-meddling charges
Obama thanks health professionals combating coronavirus outbreak: 'They're giving everything'
Democratic primary voters trust Biden over Sanders to handle a major crisis, CNN poll finds
Donald Trump would like everyone to say 'thank you' for his coronavirus actions
From truckers to testing labs: How the federal government is cutting red tape in response to coronavirus
What drove Trump's newfound somber tone on coronavirus
Mnuchin warns senators lack of action could result in 20% unemployment rate, source says
Trump's Office of Personnel Management head quits unexpectedly
We won't know for weeks whether the coronavirus response is working
Flashback to Great Recession: The President wants to send stimulus checks to Americans
Roger Stone is charging $50 for personal shout-outs on Cameo
US and Canada suspend non-essential travel between the two countries
US is pushing to reject all asylum seekers, citing coronavirus worries
US Citizenship and Immigration suspends in-person immigration services

Health Team

Coronavirus now in all 50 states as death toll passes 100
A Louisiana retirement community with 12 coronavirus patients limits visitations and says residents can't leave property grounds
Coronavirus vaccine trial administers first dose to participant
Grocery rules for your coronavirus lockdown: Buy beans, freeze milk, don't hoard, and more
Motivation: How to get it, keep it and use it, even during a pandemic when you may need it most
US, UK coronavirus strategies shifted following UK epidemiologists' ominous report
Secondhand smoke kills one person for every 52 smokers, study says. That's a million people worldwide each year
Allergies, flu or coronavirus: Which symptoms to look for
Coronavirus lockdowns: 24 hours of confusion around the world
China's coronavirus lockdown curbs deadly pollution, likely saving the lives of tens of thousands, says researcher
West Virginia was the 50th state to report a coronavirus case. This may be the reason it took so long
Why these volunteers chose to participate in a coronavirus vaccine trial
Cigarette packs and ads to include graphic warnings starting next year, FDA says
Here's what we know about the 100 people who've died in the US from coronavirus
Single joint linked with temporary psychiatric symptoms, review finds