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Local News

Raleigh man charged with hit-and-run after person killed on U.S. 70 in Garner
Wilson Community Church closes offices, cancels in-person services after 2 members test positive for coronavirus
Raleigh man faces local, federal charges, linked to two fires during riots on May 30
Community Conversation: Policing, race, equality
Raleigh mask requirement starts Friday: where masks are, aren't required
All NC prison inmates being tested for coronavirus
Fayetteville police looking for four people for information in homicide
Fact check: Pence says Oklahoma 'flattened' the COVID-19 curve
Triangle contact tracers meeting the needs of diverse speaking communities
Clayton police ask for help finding runaway missing since May
Red Cross works to find ways to distribute smoke detectors during pandemic
Pandemic grounds RDU expansion plans
Wake County health officials confirm another COVID-19 outbreak at nursing home
Pilot killed when helicopter crashes in Wayne County field
Fayetteville man facing charges after destroying property at Walmart
Durham police investigating after man shot to death
Robeson County deputies find man dead in wrecked vehicle
N.C. Bar and Tavern Association asks judge to open up private bars still shut down due to pandemic
Juvenile served after shooting at Goldsboro mall

News

México se acerca a las 20.000 muertes por coronavirus; estos son los 10 países con más víctimas de covid-19
Perú ya tiene más contagiados por covid-19 que Italia
El presidente de Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, es tratado por neumonía tras diagnóstico de coronavirus
Editorial: Protests' call for change needs to be addressed with action
India y China, ¿qué país tiene mayor poderío militar?
Florida se encamina a ser el próximo epicentro de la epidemia de coronavirus en EE.UU.
Lo que descubrimos con el sorprendente relato de John Bolton de cuando trabajaba con Trump
Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 18 de junio: ¿Cómo se vería Estados Unidos sin policía?
El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, se pone en aislamiento como medida preventiva ante covid-19
Estudio europeo relaciona los genes y el tipo de sangre con el riesgo de infección grave por coronavirus
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: Hospitals filling; addressing education equity; bonds; removing Confederate symbols; and more
Otros 1,5 millones de estadounidenses solicitaron subsidios de desempleo por primera vez la semana pasada
La Corte Suprema de EE.UU. bloquea el intento de Trump de poner fin a DACA
Los científicos temen que la ‘Operation Warp Speed’ no tenga en cuenta vacunas ya probadas para desarrollar una para el coronavirus
¿Explican la genética y el medio ambiente las diferencias en la intensidad de síntomas en pacientes con covid-19?
Enviarán 400 militares por incremento de casos de coronavirus en el departamento de Atlántico, Colombia,
Arrestan a exasesor de Flavio Bolsonaro, hijo del presidente de Brasil
Liberan a suboficial del Ejército de Colombia que fue secuestrada por la guerrilla del ELN
Kristen Stewart interpretará a la princesa Diana en una película sobre su separación del príncipe Carlos
Estas son las personas beneficiadas por la decisión de la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. sobre DACA
Facebook elimina anuncios de la campaña de Trump por violar política contra el odio organizado: tenía un símbolo casi “idéntico” a triángulo nazi
Coronavirus 18 de junio, minuto a minuto: Brasil se acerca al millón de casos de covid-19
Descubren evidencia de dinosaurios carnívoros enormes que vivieron en Australia
Carnival pierde 4.400 millones de dólares en medio del impacto del coronavirus en sector de cruceros
Esta es la prueba de que Donald Trump sabe que está perdiendo
Retiran a pasajero en vuelo de American por no usar máscara y lo vetaron temporalmente de la aerolínea
Emiten orden de protección provisional a favor de expareja de David Ortiz en República Dominicana
OPINIÓN | Indignación, redes sociales y la hipocresía de las audiencias

Weather

Tar River in Rocky Mount reaches 3rd highest level on record
Rain chance stays in Triangle forecast as temperatures climb
Canada heat wave could lead to record temperatures as the southeastern US struggles to reach average summer temperatures
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Warming stripes explained
Facing a record increase in coronavirus cases, Arizona is besieged by wildfires

State News

NC Capitol : State's community college head expected to get UNC system presidency
NC kept moving hundreds of inmates during pandemic. Experts say that increased risks
NC Capitol : Bill would let wedding venues, amusement parks reopen despite pandemic orders
NC Capitol : $3.1B bond package gets initial OK in House
Estimates show uneven stress on hospitals across the state from COVID-19
NC Capitol : No COVID-19 lawsuits for pools under new NC bill
NC Capitol : Skating rinks, bowling alleys bill heads to governor
NC Capitol : Thursday Wrap: School and road bonds, more reopenings, fireworks

National News

National Trust for Historic Preservation now supports removing Confederate monuments

World News

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world
Siberia's prolonged unusually warm weather is an 'alarming sign': scientist says
Germany reports 650 new coronavirus cases in a meat processing plant
Canadian politician kicked out of parliament after calling opponent 'racist'
A 20-foot-tall statue honors the frontline workers fighting Covid-19 around the world
White man rescued by Black Lives Matter protester is former police officer
Scientists have grown mini brains containing Neanderthal DNA
She didn't want her neighbors to go hungry during lockdown. Now she is feeding thousands daily
German prosecutor accuses Russia of ordering murder in Berlin park
Renegade priest occupies Russian convent

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : McDonald's: FREE Fries with $1 purchase every Friday through June 28
WRAL SmartShopper : Free Hallmark card every Friday through June 26
WRAL SmartShopper : How many coupon inserts in the Sunday paper this week?
WRAL SmartShopper : New Savingstar offers: Nabisco cookies, crackers, Chobani, Dole Fridge Packs, Late July chips, Zevia
WRAL SmartShopper : KelloggsFamilyRewards code for 100 points
How flying has changed with the pandemic
WRAL SmartShopper : The Children's Place: 60%-80% off all summer clothes + free shipping

Business

Trump says coronavirus is 'dying out;' Dr. Sanjay Gupta says the virus is not dying
A new threat to global trade: Exhausted crews want off cargo ships now
Qantas cancels international flights until October. New Zealand may be the exception
The pandemic won't fix the climate crisis. This $3 trillion recovery plan could
Ford's electric Mustang will offer hands-free driving technology next year
Cream of Wheat is reviewing its black mascot after Aunt Jemima and others acknowledged their racist roots
Colin Kaepernick is joining Medium's board to write about racism
Investors, take note: Geopolitical risk is back in the middle of a pandemic
The economy seems to be turning a corner, but jobless claims are still in the millions
Costco, Target and other stores relax coronavirus safety policies
British companies apologize for ties to slavery
Carnival loses $4.4 billion as coronavirus slams cruise industry
Bank of England unleashes more stimulus as UK economy sinks
No testers, no problem: Ulta and Sephora have a new take on 'try before you buy'
McDonald's is hiring 260,000 people in the US this summer
$190 oil sounds crazy. But JPMorgan thinks it's possible, even after the pandemic
A growing number of companies are giving employees the day off to celebrate Juneteenth
A new tech bubble is inflating. Will it blow up?
Airlines are trading passengers for packages. That hasn't made shipping any cheaper
Hertz pulls plug on questionable stock sale
GM closed its Lordstown plant. Now, Ohio wants its $60M tax break back
How America's busiest commuter railroad plans to avoid crowding during the pandemic
AMC Theatres sets reopening date and new health guidelines for going to the movies
Welcome to Irrational Exuberance Part Deux (aka the 2020 tech bubble)
Vice Media launches probe into Refinery29's toxic work environment
Parent of toddler in 'manipulated' Trump video forces Facebook and Twitter to remove it

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Museum of Life and Science plans in-person camps in July, August
Go Ask Mom : Raleigh seeks ideas for nature play area at preserve
Go Ask Mom : Recipe: Three steps to make this easy orzo summer salad with whatever you have on hand

Entertainment

Mama June admits to $2,500-a-day meth habit
Kevin Bacon brings an extra degree of class to 'You Should Have Left'
Kristen Stewart set to play Princess Diana in film detailing her split from Prince Charles
'Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn' documentary benefits from its personal touch
Amanda Kloots gives Nick Cordero update and shares how she stays positive
'Christmas in July' is happening on Hallmark Channel
Fran Drescher is 20 years cancer-free and is throwing a virtual cabaret to celebrate
Raven-Symoné introduces the world to her wife
Gabrielle Union opens up about 'America's Got Talent' investigation and racism

Marketplace

Johnson & Johnson discontinues baby powder products in US as talcum powder's link to ovarian cancer remains

Political News

Polls show widespread support of Black Lives Matters protests and varied views on how to reform police
House Democrats aim to tackle racial health disparities linked to disproportionate Covid-19 deaths
Minority-owned business are struggling more than others. Here's why
House coronavirus committee chairman demands Trump administration release economic projections
Descendants of Tulsa's 1921 race massacre seek justice as the nation confronts a racist past
Joe Biden launches his first general election TV ads
Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA
READ: Supreme Court opinion blocking Trump attempt to end DACA
Vanessa Bryant urges lawmakers to pass helicopter safety bill named for late NBA legend
READ: Supreme Court opinion blocking Trump attempt to end DACA
Defense secretary announces review that aims to increase racial equity and diversity in US military
Government watchdog finds ineffective safety measures for children in custody
Senate GOP defiant over decision to block Bolton from testifying
Pelosi orders removal of portraits of former House speakers who served in the Confederacy
From coronavirus cases to the NFL: Fact-checking Trump's dishonesty-filled day of interviews
Oklahoma coronavirus cases rise as Trump rally moves forward
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies at 92
Joe Biden will accept Democratic presidential nomination in Milwaukee
George Wallace's daughter reflects on current racial unrest: 'America is hurting'
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan jumps into pivotal governor's race
New York City passes rent freeze for stabilized apartments
Becoming an American citizen during a pandemic: Drive-thru naturalization ceremonies
'My mind was blown': Dreamers react to the Supreme Court ruling
What the Supreme Court's ruling means for DACA participants and immigrants
Betsy DeVos is still fighting to exclude DACA students from coronavirus aid
Trump claims he deserves credit for making Juneteenth 'very famous'
Fauci warns of 'anti-science bias' being a problem in US
John Roberts defies Trump and conservatives with another legacy decision
Second Pentagon official steps down after being passed over for promotion
GOP lawmakers tear into John Roberts over DACA ruling
A summer of protests awakens a political movement animated against Trump
Melania Trump tours National Archives to see historic documents ending slavery
Retired generals pull support for former Wake schools, NCDOT chief for Defense job after offensive tweets uncovered
Democrats weigh whether to block GOP's police bill amid partisan distrust in Senate
In repeat of 2016 strategy, Trump pledges new list of justices after two stinging Supreme Court losses
Racism in America: Reflecting on my role as a journalist in this moment
Washington Post: One of the highest ranking Black women in Trump's administration resigns over his response to nationwide demonstrations
Florida and Texas governors blame spike in cases on increased testing
Schiff blasts 'sheer nerve' of Bolton for refusing to testify before House Democrats' impeachment probe
Amy Klobuchar drops out of Biden VP contention and says he should choose a woman of color
Pompeo calls Bolton 'a traitor' as Trump administration scrambles to halt book release
Bolton asks court to dismiss Justice Department's lawsuit over release of his book
Air Force inspector general investigating use of military aircraft to monitor protesters

Health Team

How female scientists are losing out during the pandemic and why it matters
America is having a moment ... will you be part of it?
Knightdale matriarch, 104, recovering from COVID-19
If losing your job to the pandemic destroyed your identity, here's how to find it
9 Texas mayors want to require masks in close public spaces
Super Spreaders: Dr. Sanjay Gupta's coronavirus podcast for June 18
Genetically engineered mosquitoes get EPA approval for Florida release despite objections from environmental groups
Antibody study shows more people infected with coronavirus in NC than numbers show
CDC issues recommendations to help protect beachgoers from Covid-19 spread
Too much sitting raises your risk for cancer, study finds
Coronavirus continued to spread among San Francisco's low-income Hispanic population despite lockdown, study finds