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Local News

Police sound alarm against 'celebratory gunfire' on New Year's Eve
Garner police identify body found in woods near highway
Soldier, veteran found dead in Fort Bragg training area were shot
Fayetteville parents now face murder, accessory charges in child's death
Fact check: 'No record' of nurse claiming she got Bell's Palsy from COVID vaccine
RDU prepares for busy travel weekend among surging COVID numbers
Confrontation in Garner intersection leads to lawsuit against town, police officer
Wake eviction prevention program aims to aid both tenants and landlords
Durham mother of four back on track after roach infestation
Durham mother of four back on track after roach infestation
Businesses, authorities navigate unique New Year's Eve in pandemic

News

Murió atropellado por un carro exmilitar protagonista de video viral por baile en TikTok
La Justicia argentina ordena que el exvicepresidente Boudou vuelva a la cárcel
La congresista electa por Florida María Elvira Salazar da positivo por covid-19
Las fiestas de Año Nuevo son un «sueño para coronavirus». Esta es la razón por la que son especialmente peligrosas
2020 fue un año terrible para Europa. Es poco probable que 2021 sea mucho mejor
Estos 20 estados de EE.UU. aumentarán su salario mínimo el 1 de enero
OPINIÓN | Nos espera un año más turbulento
Samuel Little, el que se cree es el peor asesino en serie de EE.UU., muere a los 80 años
Tom Hanks revela que se afeitó la cabeza para un papel y no le gustó
La variante de Sudáfrica del coronavirus podría afectar potencialmente la eficacia de la vacuna, dice el virólogo que descubrió la variación
Tres muertos por protestas agrarias en el norte de Perú
El FBI investiga incidente con vacunas de Moderna que habría obligado a desechar más de 500 dosis
El padre de Boris Johnson dice que buscará la ciudadanía francesa (horas antes del brexit)

Weather

2020 goes out with a slosh
'Finally, we are going to dry things out'
WRAL WeatherCenter Blog : Looking back at 2020 in space

State News

NC Capitol : NC court extends protections to victims of abusive same-sex relationships

World News

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccines
Pope Francis to miss New Year's Eve masses due to sciatic pain
What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, December 31
New Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd
Astronaut Terry Virts shares an 'insider's guide' to life in space
Follow the New Year around the world
Couples who meet on dating apps are keen for commitment, study finds

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : Lowes Foods 4-day sale starts today: Boston Butt Pork Roast ($0.99/lb!), Coke, frozen vegetables
WRAL SmartShopper : Groupon Sale: Up to 75% off local restaurants, activities, beauty, Sam's Club through today!
WRAL SmartShopper : Krispy Kreme: Two dozen doughnuts for $12 from Dec. 31-Jan. 3
WRAL SmartShopper : Print grocery coupons through Swagbucks and earn 25 SB points
WRAL SmartShopper : Panera: Sign up by TODAY, Dec. 31 for 3 months of free coffee and hot tea!
WRAL SmartShopper : Chipotle giving away 21,000 free burritos TODAY, Dec. 31!
WRAL SmartShopper : The Children's Place: Extra 60% off all clearance!
WRAL SmartShopper : Bath & Body Works: 75% off Semi-Annual Sale is live now!
WRAL SmartShopper : Free 8 x 10 photo print from Walgreens through Jan. 4
WRAL SmartShopper : List of grocery & retail store hours and closings for New Year's Day
WRAL SmartShopper : The Fresh Market: Ground chuck only $2.99/lb on Tuesday, Jan. 5

Business

Restaurants look to takeout orders to lessen blow of canceled New Year's Eve celebrations
Tesco and Pizza Hut 'shamed' for not paying the UK minimum wage
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
Dow and S&P 500 end 2020 at record highs
What Times Square will look like after the pandemic
US gas prices end the year near a pandemic-era high
Target recalls infant and toddler clothes because of a possible choking hazard
Hedge fund Alden Global seeks to buy Tribune Publishing
Reflecting on the essential role of the news media in 2020, and looking ahead to 2021

Lifestyles

Go Ask Mom : Local groups offer virtual Kwanzaa celebrations
Go Ask Mom : On a career break? Here's why you still need to track your activities
Go Ask Mom : Recipe: Marshmallow fruit dip

Entertainment

What's on Tap : Canceled celebrations, curfew lead to quieter NYE in the Triangle
'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' aims to cook up first-of-its kind fun
Ken Jennings of 'Jeopardy!' apologizes for insensitive tweets
Dr. Drew Pinsky, who apologized for downplaying coronavirus, says he has Covid-19
'Cobra Kai' kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
Tom Hanks reveals he shaved his head for a role, and he's not thrilled
Why streaming sites became 2020's concert venue

Political News

Young people are getting out the vote in Georgia -- from thousands of miles away
Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar tests positive for Covid-19
Biden's inaugural committee hosting national memorial for Covid-19 victims on January 19
Why Josh Hawley's move could endanger Senate Republicans
GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Republicans who plan to delay certification of Joe Biden's win
Pelosi appoints first woman to serve as House chaplain
Fact checking Ossoff's false claim that Loeffler 'has been campaigning with a klansman'
Georgia GOP senator to quarantine just days ahead of runoff
GOP Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn says he 'absolutely' would take back mocking liberals in post-election tweet
Trump budget director accuses Biden team of 'false statements' in latest transition spat
McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn't on
At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say
Democratic early vote turnout concerns GOP in Georgia runoff
Fact-checking Trump campaign ad implying fraud in Georgia
John Roberts praises 'unsung heroes' of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report
Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count
Former Pennsylvania Gov. and US Attorney General Dick Thornburgh dead at 88
Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won't face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic
Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic's impact on labor market

Health Team

With Covid-19 hospitalizations rising, California doctor says sometimes beds only open up when patients die
Make a lazy New Year's Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Nursing shortage impacting area hospitals as pandemic rolls on
How the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
State lab to start checking for coronavirus variant in NC
California hospitals stressed to the 'brink of catastrophe' by the coronavirus surge