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Local News

Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, April 1, 2020: Rockingham County resident 15th NC person to die from virus
Six Forks, Millbrook, Oberlin: The hidden history of Raleigh's street names
Sheriff's deputy known for 'smile, sense of humor and laughter' dies of COVID-19 complications
Pregnant ER nurses send a message: Stay home!
Privacy features keep hackers, porn, hate speech out of your next virtual meeting
Johnston Co. deputies investigate shooting on Little Road in Kenly
WakeMed to provide masks to more workers
Durham police looking for homeless man who is still missing
Durham police looking for missing woman believed to be homeless
Courts continue handling some cases amid shutdown
Fact check: Did Trump question NY's ventilator requests?
Young Raleigh couple talks about battle after one is diagnosed with COVID-19
Nurse gives first-hand account of battle on front lines of COVID-19 outbreak

News

El periodo estimado para una vacuna de coronavirus es de 18 meses. Los expertos dicen que es arriesgado
La pandemia de coronavirus podría llevar a 11 millones de personas a la pobreza en Asia, advierte el Banco Mundial
Reclamos para que políticos reduzcan sus sueldos en medio del coronavirus: ¿cuánto ganan los legisladores y los médicos en Argentina?
Editorial: N.C. response to COVID-19 is opportunity to do more, not retreat
Raleigh charter school uses Zoom video to keep students talking
Puede que Asia haya tenido razón sobre el coronavirus y las mascarillas, y el resto del mundo se está convenciendo de ello
El distanciamiento social salvó decenas de miles de vidas en 11 países europeos, según un estudio
Cliver Alcalá y Nicolás Maduro: enemigos irreconciliables unidos en una misma causa judicial
Juan Guaidó rechaza citación de Fiscalía General
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Deputy dies from coronavirus; Cooper stops utility disconnections; Census day is coming; Pitt named 'All America County' finalist; and more.
Construyen un cementerio en Guayaquil para los muertos durante la emergencia sanitaria
La Policía en Estados Unidos realiza arrestos y aplica multas a quienes violan las órdenes de distanciamiento social
Andrew Jack, actor de ‘Star Wars’, muere de covid-19
Las pruebas de laboratorio en Islandia sugieren que el 50% de los casos de coronavirus son asintomáticos
Wimbledon también se despide del 2020 por el coronavirus
Si usas una mascarilla por la emergencia del coronavirus, haz estas tres cosas
App developed by Duke students traces contacts of coronavirus patients
Las prisiones federales en EE.UU. confinarán a los reclusos en sus celdas durante 2 semanas debido al coronavirus
En medio de la pandemia, la jueza Ruth Bader Ginsburg continúa ejercitándose en el gimnasio privado de la Corte Suprema, dice su entrenador
Lo que dice el decreto que prohíbe a las empresas despedir trabajadores durante 60 días en Argentina
Fiscalía de Colombia imputará cargos a alcalde que se reunió con Duque y luego dio positivo por coronavirus
Cómo mantenerte en forma cuando el gimnasio está cerrado y estás atrapado en tu casa
Volar en tiempos del coronavirus
Históricamente siempre hemos triunfado en la adversidad
La gimnasta Simone Biles considera que el aplazamiento olímpico es la “decisión correcta”
UNC waives tuition, fees for online Nurse Refresher course through April 30
EE.UU. desplegará operaciones militares contra el narcotráfico del que acusa al régimen de Maduro
Coronavirus 1 de abril, minuto a minuto: más de 5.000 muertes en EE.UU.
Incautan casi US$ 30 millones en drogas dentro de un túnel de casi un kilómetro de largo entre EE.UU. y México
Los hombres se lavan las manos con menos frecuencia que las mujeres y eso es más importante que nunca
Antes de que esta madre muriera de coronavirus, sus seis hijos se despidieron por un walkie talkie

Weather

Sweater weather: Chilly, cloudy day will keep many inside
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Grounded airliners impact weather forecasting

State News

NC Capitol : NC legislative worker tests positive for coronavirus

World News

Power-hungry leaders are itching to exploit the coronavirus crisis
Iceland lab's testing suggests 50% of coronavirus cases have no symptoms
In Panama, coronavirus lockdown means separating men and women
Members of a top children's choir in Uganda test positive for coronavirus after UK tour
Evidence of ancient rainforests found in Antarctica
Male bottlenose dolphins form gangs to get a mate
Climate change is making nightingales' wings shorter and their annual migration harder, study finds
Expelliarmus boredom! JK Rowling launches 'Harry Potter at Home' hub for kids in lockdown
Ecuador's largest waterfall has disappeared
More than 60 residents of an Italian elder care home died in a month
Coronavirus live updates: cases top 930,000 globally

WRAL TV

How To Commit Journalism: WRAL staff learning new skills to meet pandemic challenge
$655K given! Here's how your donations Help the Helpers

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : ALDI deals 4/1: Cantaloupe, spiral ham, pork roast, cream cheese, chocolate chips
WRAL SmartShopper : Luvs Ultra Leakguards Diapers as low as 11 cents per diaper
WRAL SmartShopper : New website helps consumers find local farmers selling meat in bulk
WRAL SmartShopper : Chipotle giving away 100,000 burritos to healthcare workers if you sign up by 4/2
Safe at work? Employee rights and COVID-19
WRAL SmartShopper : Activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for April
WRAL SmartShopper : New printable coupons: Frigo cheese, Nature Valley bars, Yoplait, SlimFast, Air Wick
WRAL SmartShopper : Easter stories, coloring books, activity books and more on sale
WRAL SmartShopper : Harris Teeter giving employees a $2/hr increase for 3 weeks

Business

Carnival seeks $6 billion as Covid-19 pandemic devastates cruise industry
With focus on supporting restaurants, some small businesses feel forgotten
One block in America. Six businesses on the brink of disaster
The world could soon run out of space to store oil. That may plunge prices below zero
In rural America, cops are delivering groceries to vulnerable residents
Last quarter was brutal for stocks. This one is a wild card
China's economy may not grow at all in 2020. That hasn't happened in 44 years
Half a million Americans were furloughed by major department stores this week
Can't find what you want in the grocery store? Here's why
Booze sales are booming as people stockpile alcohol ... but it may not last
Airlines will offer fewer choices and higher fares after the coronavirus crisis
1.1 million autoworkers are off the job in Europe
The next hit to your retirement fund: Disappearing dividends
WarnerMedia names Hulu's founding CEO as new chief
The $94 billion fitness industry is reinventing itself as Covid-19 spreads
Coronavirus is testing the power of unionized newsrooms
N95 masks are in short supply -- and scammers know it
This is no April Fool's. British American Tobacco is trying to make a coronavirus vaccine
Car sales are plunging in the US because of coronavirus
Marriott discloses data breach possibly affecting over 5 million customers
NC adds people, capacity to handle surge in unemployment claims
The doctor will see you now...in your living room
What the pandemic means for your Easter food shopping
Triangle real estate market still hot despite outbreak
White House Correspondents Association removes far-right outlet from briefing room rotation
Global stocks sell-off eases despite dire US unemployment report
How Covid-19 could redefine labor in America
No deliveries, curbside pick-up make grocery shopping during pandemic trickier in rural counties

Lifestyles

Aging Well : Pandemic changing our lives as we wait for the 'after'
Go Ask Mom : WakeMed to host virtual town hall Thursday on children's mental wellness
Go Ask Mom : Without access to courts, divorced parents must cooperate more
Go Ask Mom : College Bound: Everything seems crazy, what's a junior to do?
Go Ask Mom : Virtual Fun Roundup: Dolly Parton reads bedtime stories, Sesame Street shares activities, Dav Pilkey draws at home

Entertainment

Elliot Stabler is back in a 'Law & Order: SVU' spin-off
Jack Black's shirtless Quarantine Dance takes TikTok by storm
Andrew Jack, 'Star Wars' actor, dies from Covid-19
Colton Underwood says 'The Bachelor' helped him figure out his sexuality
What's on Tap : Mandolin now offers farm fresh eggs, prepared meals
Delicious food movies to inspire your cooking at home
Joe Wicks to donate $100,000 from YouTube kids' exercise videos to NHS
Larry David asks 'the idiots out there' to stay home and watch TV in crabby coronavirus PSA
What's on Tap : Triangle coffee shop aims to feed first responders
Drake, The Weeknd and J. Cole called an 11-year-old boy dying of cancer
What's on Tap : Program fuels local restaurants, feeds healthcare workers
From Wonderstruck to 'Elephant,' nature documentaries offer an escape to cooped-up viewers
'Tiger King': 'Doc' Antle and Jeff Lowe speak out against docuseries
Dolly Parton donates $1 million toward coronavirus research
Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne co-founder, dead at 52 from Covid-19

Marketplace

Rapid response - the best way for organizations to deal with a crisis

Political News

Dr. Anthony Fauci describes his 'very different' relationships with 5 presidents
Companies making medical supplies say feds aren't taking charge
When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?
Where to get health insurance if you just lost your job
US furloughs thousands of South Koreans who work on US bases over cost sharing dispute
White House task force could soon recommend Americans wear masks
Joe Biden casts doubt on Democratic convention happening as planned
Why Donald Trump shouldn't get credit for (finally) realizing coronavirus is actually deadly serious
Ruth Bader Ginsburg continues to work out at Supreme Court private gym, her trainer says
'I think he gets it now': New York Mayor Bill de Blasio searches for his footing in coronavirus crisis
House Democrats focus on how trillions of dollars are being spent
Nunes again questions need for social distancing as experts warn coronavirus worst is yet to come
Devin Nunes needs to stop talking about the coronavirus. Like, immediately.
Pence seeks to blame CDC and China for any delay in US coronavirus response -- not Trump's initial failure to face reality
Sailors from aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus outbreak to quarantine in Guam hotels
Pelosi: Trump and McConnell 'should not try to hide behind' impeachment excuse over coronavirus response
Trump-aligned super PAC spending $10 million against Biden
Federal appeals court won't lift block on Florida law making it harder for ex-felons to vote
Trump confronts reality: You can't spin a germ
76% of Americans have never heard of QAnon
Bernie Sanders calls on Wisconsin to delay primary over coronavirus concerns
Poll: The public's habits and coronavirus expectations have changed significantly in the last few weeks
Illinois becoming desperate for federal government to send medical supplies to fight coronavirus
Gun retailers deemed 'essential service' by federal government
The dangerous disconnect between Trump's rhetoric and the reality for potential coronavirus treatments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cites Trump's changed 'demeanor' in issuing stay-at-home order
Last rounds of protective gear in national stockpile being shipped
California governor urges state leaders to issue stay-at-home orders: 'What are you waiting for?'
Trump threatens heavy price if Iran conducts 'sneak attack' on US troops
11 times Donald Trump has 'belittled' coronavirus
Documents show backlog of 160,000 coronavirus tests at just one lab company
Trump uses coronavirus briefing to unveil new military counternarcotics mission
Source close to coronavirus task force: Despite what White House is saying, tougher measures implemented earlier 'might have made a difference'
Only some medical supplies from overseas going directly to coronavirus hotspots
Biden campaign says it will arrange call with Trump about coronavirus
Schumer wants to deal with coronavirus crisis before talking infrastructure recovery plan
US freezes shipments of protective gear overseas
Fact check: Trump again misleads on ventilator shortages and coronavirus timeline at off-topic briefing
Social Security recipients will automatically receive stimulus pay
Nation's top coronavirus expert Dr. Anthony Fauci forced to beef up security as death threats increase

Health Team

US coronavirus cases pass 200,000. More states are saying stay at home
Grief and fear after a Covid-19 death: Managing a double trauma
Navigating child custody in the time of coronavirus
UK races to convert a convention hall into hospital for coronavirus patients
Men wash their hands much less often than women and that matters more than ever
Checking in with Dr. Fauci: Dr. Gupta's coronavirus podcast for April 1
Before a Washington mother died of coronavirus, her six children used a walkie-talkie to say goodbye
FDA calls for heartburn drug Zantac to be pulled from market immediately
GLAAD criticizes FDA ban on blood and plasma donations from gay and bisexual men during coronavirus pandemic
Experts disagree on usefulness of homemade masks
First inmate coronavirus case reported in NC prison