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Local News

Youth dies in Winston-Salem car crash after being chased by deputies
Man who helped kill Michael Jordan's father to be paroled
NC daily new coronavirus cases bounce back over 1,000
Blount Street closed near Governor's Mansion while police investigate suspicious package
Silver Alert canceled for Garner woman
Raleigh man held under $10 million bond on sex charges with juvenile
Durham police asking for public's help finding missing man
Mother of Wilson man shot at party asking for answers
Sex assault survivor: UNC-Chapel Hill system broken
College students struggle emotionally during pandemic
SBI investigating after Cumberland Co. deputy kills man he says charged him with machete
Duke investigating multiple COVID-19 misconduct allegations
Raleigh police to start sending social workers with officers responding to some 911 calls
4 arrested in Garner teen's death; father says his daughter knew alleged shooter

News

Convención Nacional Demócrata: éxitos y fallas de la primera noche
Wuhan organiza una fiesta masiva en un parque acuático a medida que disminuyen las preocupaciones por el coronavirus
Mujer que perdió a su padre por covid-19: ‘Su única condición preexistente era confiar en Donald Trump’
Editorial: Legislative bluster doesn't help unemployed make ends meet
ANÁLISIS | Si el brote de covid-19 en Nueva Zelandia es ‘terrible’ como dice Trump, ¿cuán grave está el resto del mundo?
Pareja de St. Louis que apuntó con armas a manifestantes participará en la Convención Republicana
‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ pasa por cambios de personal en medio de denuncias de ambiente tóxico
Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 18 de agosto: El enfrentamiento por el Servicio Postal de EE.UU.
Groups rally to donate gift cards, school supplies for Chapel Hill teachers
What will an attendance policy look like during COVID? Wake leaders meeting to discuss
Desnudos, mojigatos y swingers. El hotel Hedonism II se adapta a la era de la pandemia
La Dra. Birx dice que desearía que el confinamiento de Estados Unidos se hubiera parecido al de Italia
Death Valley, en California y Nevada, acaba de registrar la temperatura más alta de la Tierra
Así le responde Trump a Michelle Obama después de su discurso en la convención demócrata
COVID-19 cluster at ECU involves 17-18 cases, health director says
Presidente Duque acepta la renuncia de la ministra de Justicia de Colombia, Margarita Cabello
Análisis | Michelle Obama expone argumentos morales contra Donald Trump
Los jóvenes que fuman cigarrillos convencionales o electrónicos tienen un alto riesgo de infectarse con el nuevo coronavirus
Durham school leaders still need laptops, volunteers and space to help students learn virtually
UNC students move off campus as other colleges continue in-person classes
NCSU identifies coronavirus cluster, cases in fraternities, sororities
La economía de Chile cae 14,1% en el segundo trimestre ante el impacto de la pandemia
Éric Abidal se despide del Barcelona; sigue la limpia en el equipo de Messi
Los Latin Grammy 2020 se llevarán a cabo en Miami y estos son los cambios que tendrán debido a la pandemia
Estudios de inmunidad brindan un poco de esperanza sobre la protección contra el covid-19, dicen expertos
El gobierno de Brasil autoriza un ensayo de fase 3 de la vacuna Johnson & Johnson contra el covid-19
El presidente del FC Barcelona indica que Ronald Koeman sería el nuevo DT «si nada se tuerce»
UNC-Chapel Hill professor: Universities should prepare for worst-case financial scenario
Servicio Postal revierte cambios mientras 20 estados demandan por posibles retrasos antes de elecciones
El PSG de Neymar y Di María es finalista de la Champions: derrotó al Leipzig 3-0
ANÁLISIS | Lo creas o no, Donald Trump dice que debería obtener un tercer mandato
No, los pingüinos no se originaron en la Antártida: fue en Australia y Nueva Zelandia, revela nuevo estudio
Paris Hilton dice que es «difícil» para ella ser normal: mira el tráiler de su nuevo documental
Noticias coronavirus 18 de agosto: Fauci dice que no se puede obligar a la gente a ponerse la vacuna
La app Robinhood vale ahora más de US$ 11.000 millones
Álvaro Uribe renunció a su escaño en el Senado de Colombia: ¿qué sigue en su caso?
Rafael Correa anuncia su aspiración a la vicepresidencia en las elecciones de 2021 en Ecuador
CNE de Venezuela extiende hasta el 26 de agosto el lapso de postulaciones para elecciones
OPINIÓN | Taylor Swift tiene toda la razón sobre Donald Trump
La última atracción de Tokio: baños públicos transparentes
OPINIÓN | Hija en duelo le recuerda a Estados Unidos que no tenía por qué ser así
Preocupación por realización de eventos masivos en Nicaragua
Joe Biden es oficialmente el candidato demócrata a la presidencia de EE.UU.
Microsoft está matando lentamente a su producto más denigrado, Internet Explorer

Weather

Damage from NC earthquake more extensive than initially thought

State News

NC Capitol : Criminal records won't be part of many state job applications under Cooper order

World News

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic
They landed scholarships abroad. Now they are stranded as their government fails to pay the money.
This chip-eating Kenyan comic is keeping Africans entertained on social media
Lead suspect in assassination of Rafik Hariri, Lebanon's ex-PM, found guilty
'He doesn't care if we live or die': How Belarusians shed decades of fear to rattle a strongman's iron grip
Parents in Italy no longer have to financially support their adult children, court rules
Tiny elephant shrew species documented in Horn of Africa for first time in nearly 50 years
Mali's President resigns after he was arrested in a military coup
A growing dent in Earth's magnetic field could impact satellites and spacecraft
Zebra stripes and other high-contrast patterns disorient biting flies, new study suggests
Tasmanian tigers were small but not fierce predators. Then they went extinct

Traffic

Woman killed, 2 children injured in tractor trailer crash on I-95 in Benson

WRAL TV

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5 On Your Side

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5 On Your Side reveals safest, most affordable cars for teen drivers
WRAL SmartShopper : Lodge 10.25" Cast-Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet only $14.88 (44% off)
5 On Your Side asks NC DMV about delays
WRAL SmartShopper : Recall: Progresso Organic Chicken Noodle Soup due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

Business

Marks & Spencer to cut 7,000 jobs as clothing sales collapse
The K-pop label that created BTS is going public
Walmart sales soared as shoppers spent their stimulus checks
Robinhood and stock markets are both on the upswing
Why 7-Eleven is getting into tuna jerky, algae oil popcorn and pigless pork rinds
Housing market is still going strong and propping up the economy
These companies are giving their employees the day off to vote
Citibank sent a hedge fund $175 million by mistake. Now it's struggling to get the money back
Boeing plans more job cuts on top of 16,000 announced this spring
It's a bizarre time for Trump to open Alaska's Arctic refuge up to oil drilling
World's largest miner backs away from coal projects
Urban Outfitters took down its listing for a $250 US Postal Service hoodie
The stock market just hit its first record since the pandemic started
An ugly battle is playing out between McDonald's and its former CEO
First night of 2020 DNC TV ratings down 25% from 2016

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Giving back: Holly Springs Salamanders plans food drive
Go Ask Mom : From remote learning help to healthy eating tips, Poe Center launches virtual programs for fall
Go Ask Mom : Back to School: 11 virtual learning tips for high school students

Entertainment

What's on Tap : VCA Spotlight: Rise owner shares secret to great biscuits
John Ratzenberger, Cliff the mailman on 'Cheers,' records plea for USPS
Paris Hilton says it's 'hard' for her to be normal in new documentary
'Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies' looks at the past, with an eye on the future
Will Smith and Kevin Hart set for 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' remake
What's on Tap : The Cardinal Bar to open second location
'Dancing With the Stars' sets premiere date amid the coronavirus pandemic
What's on Tap : Girl Scouts baking up new cookie for next spring
Hasan Minhaj's 'Patriot Act' canceled at Netflix
Ben Cross, star of 'Chariots of Fire' who appeared in 'Star Trek,' dies at 72

Marketplace

The wonders of the Crystal Coast's shoulder seasons

Political News

Roger Stone dropping appeal of his conviction
Michelle Obama sends a message with her necklace: VOTE
6 takeaways from the DNC's first night
4 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida and Wyoming
Barack Obama names 53 songs getting him through 2020, with Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish on the list
Pennsylvania high court asked to provide 'extraordinary' help in vote-by-mail cases
Fact Check: Michigan's rejection of ballots from dead voters is an example of the system working, not fraud
Postmaster General to testify before Senate on Friday
Bipartisan Senate report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings
Jill Biden to make case for her husband in highly personal terms in DNC speech
What to watch on the second night of the Democratic convention
Trump celebrates women's rights -- and attacks Michelle Obama
Former opponents and Democratic activists to officially nominate Biden in revamped roll call vote
READ: Senate Intelligence panel's fifth volume of Russia investigation report
Here are the prominent Republicans backing Biden
Mississippi selects its final five designs for new state flag
How to watch the Democratic National Convention tonight
Pentagon watchdog says deployment of active duty troops to southern border was legal
Postal Service backs down on changes as at least 20 states sue over potential mail delays ahead of election
DHS must 'do a better job communicating' after Portland, acting secretary says
Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits
CNN Poll: Questions about accuracy of vote counting rise as most want to vote before Election Day
Latest lawsuit challenges Trump administration's handling of census
Senate GOP drafts new scaled-back coronavirus relief measure -- with USPS funding -- as talks remain stalled
Former DHS official: Trump will 'align with dictators around the world' if he wins
Boutique owner sees skyrocketing sales for Michelle Obama's 'VOTE' necklace
Presidential campaigns already preparing for nightmare voting scenarios
US Postal Service delays force Department of Veterans Affairs to shift prescription delivery methods
Trump's pardon may be undermining Anthony's wishes, historians say
California to challenge latest DACA restrictions in court
Fact check: Fox News hosts, other conservatives wrong that Social Security doesn't mail any checks
Netanyahu slams reports of 'secret clause' to sell UAE F-35s and drones as part of peace deal
Jill Biden tells America Joe Biden can heal a divided country as he formally becomes the Democratic presidential nominee
Fact checking Trump's misleading suggestions that ballot drop boxes aren't secure
Trump touts achievements to Yuma crowd with little social distancing or masks
Tensions between Esper and Trump are out in the open again, this time by tweet
Fake texts and YouTube video spread disinformation about Republican primary candidate on election day
Trump's and first lady's ballots have been returned in Florida
Colin Powell touts Biden's character at DNC: 'We need to restore those values to the White House'
Transcript: Bill Clinton's DNC speech
US military investigating report of possible drone flying close to Air Force One
Security guard who met Biden in elevator gives first nominating speech at Democratic convention
Embattled Florida Republican congressman loses primary challenge, CNN projects
3 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Florida and Wyoming

Health Team

Your smartphone may be able to tell you when you're drunk
Sour beer: The chemistry behind this wondrously complex craft brew
Outdoor classes are safer. How can teachers make it happen?
Poll: Less than half of Americans say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine
Faster test results and 'robust' immune response may offer hope of curbing the pandemic, experts say
You're feeling all the feelings. Here is how to feel them
Black newborns more likely to die when looked after by White doctors
Hundreds of Covid-19 cases reported as students return to college campuses
First Covid-19 vaccine trial moving at a good clip, but officials still "very concerned"
Getting vaccinated for the flu this year is particularly important, WHO officials say
A woman's reproductive tract can weed out unwanted sperm after sex, studies find