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Local News

Durham firefighter injured while battling flames
Charlotte gets ready for RNC with no-drone policy, added security
$225K awarded to victim of sex crimes involving bus driver in Robeson County
$225K awarded to victim of sex crime in Robeson County school system
Parakeet missing 3 months discovered in Cary, returned to family
NC daily new coronavirus cases -- 1,972 -- are highest in two weeks
Victims, defendants wait for justice as Wake County trials delayed until October
21 inmates test positive for coronavirus at Wake County Detention Center
NC State chancellor disappointed, says large parties may be to blame for online classes
Fact check: Senator says 14% of UNC students have COVID-19
Harnett Co. man held on $3M bond for sex crimes involving minor
Wife: Deputies should have alerted her before trying to take husband for treatment
Family, friends, fellow cyclists in shock at Raleigh man's beating death on greenway
Alone during a pandemic: Local 'moms' provide parental support for UNC students stuck on campus
PSAs make a difference in mask wearing
Intruders in virtual NC classrooms: How parents can help protect their kids
Fayetteville woman charged with human trafficking, promoting prostitution
Update: Fayetteville teen who was reported missing has been found

News

Noticias coronavirus 20 de agosto: más de 22 millones de casos de covid-19 en el mundo
Alexey Navalny, líder opositor ruso, es hospitalizado tras sospecha de envenenamiento, informa portavoz
Convención Nacional Demócrata: éxitos y fallas de la tercera noche
Advertencia de huracán para Baja California por la amenaza de Genevieve
¿Por qué la peste todavía existe en 2020? ¿Corres el riesgo de contagiarte?
Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 20 de agosto: Así fue el regreso a clases en la pandemia de 1918
Nuevos casos de covid-19 disminuyen en EE.UU., según funcionario, pero eso podría cambiar rápidamente
Apple ayudó al Gobierno de EE.UU. a construir un iPod ‘ultrasecreto’, dice un exingeniero
Las probabilidades de contagiarse de covid-19 en un avión son menores de lo que piensas, dicen los científicos
Solicitudes iniciales de subsidio por desempleo en EE.UU. vuelven a estar por encima de 1 millón
Ahora puedes comprar marihuana en máquinas expendedoras
Fiscales federales acusan a Steve Bannon y a otros tres de fraude en la campaña de recaudación de fondos del muro fronterizo
Union County elementary school closes down, goes online after two staff members test positive
El doctor Anthony Fauci fue operado por un pólipo en las cuerdas vocales
5k students in Guilford County Schools don't have a Chromebook yet -- and might not for a while
Rusia dice que los ensayos de la vacuna contra el coronavirus avanzarán con 40.000 personas
Huracán categoría 1 podría llegar a Florida y una nueva depresión tropical se forma en el Caribe
Faculty senate urges North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics to move to fully remote learning
Imágenes de satélite muestran humo de incendios de California que se extienden por cientos de kilómetros
Siete conclusiones de la tercera noche de la Convención Nacional Demócrata
Kamala Harris define su rol como vicepresidenta: una fiscal que llevará la lucha «del pueblo» contra Trump
Suspenden autorización de emergencia de la FDA sobre plasma sanguíneo para tratar covid-19, según el New York Times
Los casos de coronavirus en Colombia aumentaron 1.200% de junio a agosto, ¿qué pasó?
Dr. Huerta: Me pusieron una inyección en el hombro, que no sé si es la vacuna del coronavirus o un placebo
«Una creciente sensación de pánico» invade a los estadounidenses sin un nuevo subsidio federal por coronavirus a la vista
La Corte Suprema ordena a Bukele sancionar decreto de estado de emergencia por la pandemia
UNC students, alumni pull together to support complex, costly move to remote learning
Technology you can buy to make learning at home more fun for your student
OPINIÓN | Abrir o no abrir las escuelas: la experiencia sueca
Iglesia Católica pide «fortalecer la integridad» del Tribunal Supremo Electoral en Bolivia
Nueva sospecha de envenenamiento vuelve a poner el foco sobre las amenazas contra los opositores de Putin
Imágenes obtenidas por CNN revelan el altercado entre el presidente de los Raptors y un agente de la oficina del sheriff
Encuentran dos pepas de oro gigantes en Australia que valen 250.000 dólares
Redshirting trend: Some Durham parents delaying kindergarten this year
OPINIÓN | El futuro del BID: entre intereses y sensibilidades
OPINIÓN | El correo es más que un servicio, es un símbolo de una sociedad en funcionamiento
Niños con síndrome que podría estar relacionado al covid-19 necesitan atención inmediata, dicen doctores
Blackberry regresa con un nuevo teléfono 5G… y su teclado característico
UNC begins COVID-19 testing after 'rapid increase' in virus cases
El FBI arresta a Nelson Del Valle, legislador de Puerto Rico, por supuesta corrupción
Farmacéuticos podrán administrar vacunas a niños en EE.UU., pero los pediatras están en desacuerdo
Zoológico organiza un registro de regalos para el ‘baby shower’ de una gorila preñada
Cortan servicios públicos de casa que hacía fiestas en Los Ángeles en plena pandemia
Análisis | Una de las cosas más peligrosas que Trump ha hecho como presidente
Perú anuncia fechas para empezar ensayos clínicos de vacuna contra el covid-19
Colombia pide extradición de Salvatore Mancuso, exjefe paramilitar
Biden acepta la candidatura demócrata a la presidencia: «Superaremos esta temporada de oscuridad en Estados Unidos»
Trump, a toda marcha para producir una convención republicana que sea un gran éxito y eclipse la demócrata

Weather

State News

NC Capitol : Top NC lawmaker resigns, pleads guilty to federal charges
NC Capitol : Mail-in ballot requests on track to break records in North Carolina

World News

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny in coma after suspected poisoning: spokeswoman
Sweden records highest death tally in 150 years in first half of 2020
A suspected poisoning renews focus on threats faced by Putin's opponents
Brother of Ariana Grande concert bomber sentenced to 55 years in prison
Swallowed whole: A fossilized sea creature's insides reveal a reptile nearly the same size
Germans could legally have to let their dogs out twice a day
CNN team was tracked by Russian operatives in Central African Republic, Bellingcat investigation shows
Entrepreneur sets up PPE vending machines at Canadian airport and malls

5 On Your Side

Wondering how you are going to pay for college this semester? Here is a helpful tip
WRAL SmartShopper : McDonald's: FREE Fries with $1 purchase every Friday through 9/27
WRAL SmartShopper : The Children's Place: 50% to 60% off sale, $4 polos, 75% off clearance

Business

Movie theaters are starting to reopen. Will anyone go?
Volkswagen now has another electric SUV to take on Tesla
Boeing wins first order this year for 737 Max planes
Airbnb's IPO is a market test for flashy startups
American initial jobless claims rocket above 1 million again
Alibaba sales soar but US crackdown may be looming
Here's what the Taco Bell of the future will look like
Problems at the post office could devastate these small businesses
Wall Street's worst nightmare isn't Trump or Biden. It's no clear winner at all
There will soon be only 14 Lord & Taylor stores left
The pandemic is turning into a super-expensive business quagmire
American Airlines is dropping service to these 15 cities. This is likely only the beginning
Tech's magnificent seven are worth $7.7 trillion
DoorDash is launching a grocery delivery service

Lifestyles

Caught on cam: Women wrestle over face mask on American Airlines flight to Charlotte
Aging Well : Traditional Caregivers Summit Goes Virtual for 2020
Go Ask Mom : 'Runaway Signs:' Popular Raleigh picture book author spins tale about road signs and being taken for granted
Go Ask Mom : Recipe: Make what Mix's Sarah King dubs the 'easiest rib recipe' ever
Go Ask Mom : Take the Kids: Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery offers curbside pickup of its famous ice cream

Entertainment

Billie Eilish says to 'vote like our lives depend on it' in DNC performance
Todd Nance, founding member of Widespread Panic, has died
Jim Belushi believes pot would have saved his brother John
'Selling Sunset' stars react to Chrissy Teigen doubting their status as real estate agents
'The One and Only Ivan' and 'The Sleepover' serve up stories for the family crowd
'Unhinged' unleashes Russell Crowe in a thriller that's not worth venturing out to see
'The Crown' season 4 returns on November 15
Dax Shepard says he needs surgery after motorcycle accident
Jay-Z and Pharrell team up for new song 'Entrepreneur'
What's on Tap : VCA Woman of the Year responds to need in downtown Raleigh during pandemic
Demi Lovato celebrates 28th birthday by launching a campaign to demand justice for Breonna Taylor
Carol Burnett seeking custody of grandson, says daughter struggles with addiction
'RuPaul's Drag Race' favorite Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34

Marketplace

What you need to know if you've been hurt in a ride share accident

Political News

Seven takeaways from the DNC's third night
International abortion rule led to lapsed health aid in some African countries, report shows
Kushner's secret push to sell F-35 jets to UAE causes frustration among US agencies and lawmakers
Steve Bannon, three others charged with fraud in border wall fundraising campaign
What to watch on the fourth night of the Democratic convention
Judge rules against Trump in tax records subpoena fight
Trump in overdrive to produce a blockbuster RNC that outshines Dems
A list of Trump associates and their legal entanglements
Harris dominated the conversation in the lead up to the convention
Arkansas governor and legislators introduce 'long overdue' hate crimes legislation
Reading the polls? Keep the grains of salt handy
The history of Trump and Bannon's ups and downs and in-betweens
A private border wall project began with a massive GoFundMe campaign that led to a shocking indictment
Navy memo flags 'problematic' State Department request for Pompeo to get house on military base
Vulnerable Democratic senator gets first outside spending support in Alabama
How to watch the Democratic National Convention tonight
When election disinformation comes from Trump, national security officials' hands are tied
Pelosi endorses Joe Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary against Ed Markey
Ex-Virginia Gov. McAuliffe positions himself for another run at old job
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy tests positive for Covid-19
Republicans are suing to stop people from voting the way Trump did
Former Postal Service board member says Mnuchin sought to make Postal Service a 'political tool'
Fact check: Trump says New Zealand has had a 'big outbreak.' It reported 5 new cases on Thursday
New Orleans to rename Jefferson Davis Parkway after push from Kamala Harris
What is the Postal Inspection Service?
Here are some of the women Kamala Harris said helped pave the way for her
New York expands absentee rules for people worried about getting sick
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to let Trump block his Twitter critics
Two members of Bannon's border wall funding group raided by federal agents
Fact check: Trump knows most people involved in private border wall project, despite claiming not to
Tennessee offers $1,000 reward for voter fraud reports
Foreign diplomats in the US stewing over what they are missing at 2020's virtual political conventions
White House formally declaring teachers essential workers
Joe Biden urges Americans to choose hope over fear in accepting Democratic nomination for president
US isolated as allies and opponents reject its bid to snapback UN sanctions on Iran
Judge invalidates Paterson, NJ, city council election after allegations of mail-in voter fraud
Personal loss, pastoral instincts and his son's rosary: What defines Joe Biden
Fact check: Trump delivers blizzard of false claims in Pennsylvania speech attacking Biden
Election commission votes to keep Kanye West off Wisconsin presidential ballot
Former Secretary of State James Baker tests positive for coronavirus
USPS email tells managers not to reconnect sorting machines
North Carolina state Rep. David Lewis resigns after pleading guilty to two federal charges
13-year-old who stutters says at DNC Joe Biden made him 'feel more confident'
Trump pledges to send 'sheriffs' and 'law enforcement' to polling places on Election Day, but it's not clear he can

Health Team

Peaches may be linked to salmonella outbreak that has sickened 68 people in 9 states
New Covid-19 cases are declining across the US, official says, but that could quickly change if people aren't careful
Mouth breathing might be ruining your sleep. Here's how to fix it
Putting your young children in timeout can work if done right
Southern California teen girl with underlying health conditions dies of Covid-19, officials say
Pharmacists now allowed to administer childhood vaccines, but pediatricians disapprove
Russia says coronavirus vaccine trials to move forward with 40,000 people
Fauci recovering after vocal cord surgery
Ultraviolet UVC sanitizers can be dangerous and have limited use against coronavirus, warns FDA
Coronavirus websites usually go over people's heads, study finds
FAQ: How to get a free COVID-19 test in Wake County
Pollution linked to first time asthma in children, study says
Cotton masks won't protect you from wildfire smoke that can worsen Covid-19 symptoms, doctors warn