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Local News

One person killed in Chapel Hill house fire Thursday morning
3 firefighters seriously hurt in Charlotte house fire
Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers arrested on separate financial crime charges
Ex-boyfriend indicted on murder of woman in Apex parking lot
'I feel as though my hands are tied': Durham mayor reacts to 2 shootings near American Tobacco Campus in a week
FBI offers $75,000 reward, renews plea for tips in deaths of 3 Lumberton women
Fort Liberty soldier charged with stealing thousands in romance scams
FBI, Fayetteville police building timeline in years-long disappearance of missing adopted siblings
Angier Avenue back open after gas leak forces evacuations in Durham
Boat fire closes part of US 74 in Scotland County
'Not going to let him take my dignity': Mom of 3 raises awareness of domestic violence after shooting puts her in wheelchair
'This is their Super Bowl': 500 students take the stage for a 'very special' talent show
12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina, 2022 data says
Grifols celebrates 50 years in Johnston County as area continues to embrace biotech
Refill, reuse: Durham business fights climate change with soap
Missing Endangered Alert issued for Durham 17-year-old
Edenton Street UMC pastor will not return after being suspended for sexual misconduct allegations
12-year-old dead after accidental shooting involving sibling, Lenoir County sheriff says
Torn envelopes, missing money: Harnett County residents report disturbing mail tampering
Durham police investigating drive-by shooting on Chautauqua Avenue

News

Con casi un siglo de antigüedad, este "café obra maestra" de Tokio desalienta la socialización y prohíbe los teléfonos móviles
¿Por qué el arroz glutinoso con mango es uno de los platos veraniegos más aclamados en Tailandia?
Indonesia emite una alerta de tsunami tras la erupción del volcán monte Ruang en una isla remota
Matan a José Sánchez, alcalde del cantón Ponce Enríquez en Ecuador
Takeaways from this week's reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina
Líneas del 911 caídas en partes de al menos 4 estados de EE.UU., dicen funcionarios
El FBI, en alerta ante las amenazas a la comunidad judía antes de Pascua, dice su director
Un trabajador de una aerolínea está entre los seis detenidos por el robo de oro de 22 millones de dólares en oro en el aeropuerto de Toronto. La policía dice que fue un trabajo interno
Trump y el presidente de Polonia hablan sobre el aumento del gasto en defensa de países miembros de la OTAN
Editorial: Dan Bishop needs to represent constituents, not his ideological self-interest
Resumen de noticias del presunto ataque de Israel a Irán, la guerra con Hamas y la situación en Gaza del 18 de abril
Agente de Policía de Los Ángeles no enfrentará cargos penales por la muerte de una joven de 14 años en una tienda durante un enfrentamiento policial con un sospechoso
Algunos abejorros pueden sobrevivir bajo el agua hasta una semana, según un nuevo estudio
Durham educators to rally ahead of school board hearing to review new proposed budget
'We want to support you': NC educators wear purple & orange to support Parkland High School teacher after assault
Light pole installation in Missouri hits fiber line, knocks out 911 service in several states
El aeropuerto de Dubai lucha por reanudar los vuelos tras fuertes lluvias que dejaron las pistas bajo agua
Man granted parole for his role in the 2001 stabbing deaths of 2 Dartmouth College professors
¿Qué implicaría para México tener su primera presidenta y en qué se diferencian Claudia Sheinbaum y Xóchitl Gálvez?
Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries leads to 3-hour evacuation in Columbus, Ohio
Detienen en Madrid a un posible dirigente de la Pandilla Barrio 18 buscado por El Salvador
Motorist dies in fiery crash when vehicle plows into suburban Chicago highway toll plaza, police say
Mulino y Carrizo, candidatos ausentes en el último debate presidencial de Panamá
District attorney says Memphis police officer may have been killed by friendly fire
México suspende temporalmente requisito de visa a peruanos
Man charged in shooting of 5 men following fight over parking space at a Detroit bar
Familiares de reclusos fallecidos en Alabama denuncian extracción de órganos sin su consentimiento
Alleged homicide suspect fatally shot by police in San Francisco Bay Area
Man charged with 4 University of Idaho deaths was out for a drive that night, his attorneys say
ANÁLISIS | Por qué es poco probable que Qatar se retire como mediador de las conversaciones entre Israel y Hamas
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Florida will open schools to volunteer chaplains
Feds push back against judge and say troubled California prison should be shut down without delay
La Policía de Nueva York detiene a decenas de personas tras disolver una protesta propalestina en la Universidad de Columbia
Google despide a 28 empleados por protestar contra el acuerdo sobre la nube con Israel
Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says
Starbucks rediseña sus vasos de plástico
FAFSA frustrations mount for incoming students, families needing aid
Maryland teen charged with planning school shooting after police review writings, internet searches
More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on beach
Petro pide a la población de Bogotá salir de la ciudad el fin de semana para reducir el consumo de agua
Estos son los latinos en la lista de personas más influyentes del mundo en 2024 de la revista Time
270 millones de personas viven en suelos que se hunden en las principales ciudades de China, según un nuevo estudio
ANÁLISIS | ¿Por qué es anónimo el jurado del juicio de Trump? La breve e imperfecta historia de los jurados anónimos en EE.UU.
Hawaii Supreme Court chides state's legal moves on water after deadly Maui wildfire
López Obrador dice que México buscará proteger al exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas y garantizar su derecho al asilo
Un descubrimiento dentro de una pirámide maya revela el dramático colapso de una dinastía, según arqueólogos
Israel lanzó un ataque dentro de Irán, dice funcionario estadounidense, al tiempo que se reportan explosiones cerca de una base militar
Un hombre mata a un médico e intenta provocar un incendio en una clínica de Medellín
Glas pide ayuda en cartas dirigidas a los presidentes de México, Colombia y Brasil, dice el expresidente colombiano Ernesto Samper

State News

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows
'We were being targeted': NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

World News

Sydney teen accused of stabbing 2 clerics showed no signs of radicalization, Muslim leader says
A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries. But there was no tsunami danger
Stabbed bishop delivers first message from hospital as malicious disinformation spreads
Copenhagen's mayor hopes to learn from Notre Dame reconstruction after historic building fire
Reuters photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
Offshore wind projects have been dogged by inflation and culture wars. Now they’re making a comeback
Five icons you should know from Time's 100 most influential people of 2024 list
2 people smugglers sentenced to 9 years each in Spain for drowning deaths of migrants
Prince William resumes public duties after Kate’s cancer announcement
Far-right German politician on trial accused of using banned Nazi slogans
Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests
Discovery in Maya pyramid reveals dramatic dynasty collapse, archaeologists say
Hoaxer who waged 6-week terror campaign in Britain in 2013 faces near 10-year prison term
A magnitude 5.6 quake hits central Turkey, damaging some homes. No serious injuries are reported
Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president
Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe
270 million people are living on sinking land in China’s major cities, new study finds
Iranians told to watch out for loose crocodiles as flooding hits country’s southeast
Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body
Biden administration considers scrapping its cutting-edge proposal to slash power plant pollution
US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations
Colossal prehistoric snake discovered in India
India heads to the polls in world’s biggest election
Iran’s military response will be ‘immediate and at a maximum level’ if Israel attacks, foreign minister says
Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as region braces for further escalation
Polish man charged in connection with alleged Russian plot to kill Ukraine leader Zelensky
Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church

5 On Your Side

List of National Pretzel Day 2024 freebies and deals today Friday, April 26
Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?
Parent sues Kraft Heinz over heavy metals in Lunchables
5 On Your Side: How hazardous are lithium-ion batteries?

Business

Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.
Stock market today: Asian markets sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.5%, as Mideast tensions flare
Google fires 28 employees for protesting Israel cloud deal
Nokia sees double-digit fall in January-March sales as weak market for 5G technology prevails
'There is no time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US and China
Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers
Netflix cracked down on password sharing. The result? Millions of new subscribers
Led by stars like Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark, women keep breaking boundaries (and records) in entertainment
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK
US homes sales dropped last month as March prices reached a record high
Starbucks is giving its plastic cups a makeover
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising
Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups
Barcelona to get floating desalination plant to help fight drought in northeastern Spain
‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
Mortgage rates surge past 7%, reaching highest level since November
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7% to highest level since late November
Ally Financial, CSX rise; Equifax, Synovus Financial fall, Thursday, 4/18/2024
Trump hush money trial judge scolds press after juror is dismissed over fears she had been identified
Workers at Mercedes factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to vote in May on United Auto Workers union
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Not only New York casinos threaten Atlantic City. Developer predicts Meadowlands casino is coming
Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X
Global Kratom Coalition Releases Position Paper Warning About 7-Hydroxymitragynine Products
Sports columnist apologizes for ‘oafish’ comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn’t over
Wayfair is opening its first-ever physical furniture store
Strategikon Unveils Revolutionary Module in Clinical Maestro VISION
Missouri lawmakers back big expansion of low-interest loans amid growing demand for state aid
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ will expand Taylor Swift’s reach as a businesswoman
San Francisco sues Oakland over new airport name that includes 'San Francisco'
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has arrived. Here's what you need to know
Sheetz accused of racial discrimination in its hiring process
TikTok is in the hot seat once again in Washington
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
Hyundai is the latest brand to pause advertising on X due to antisemitism
Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes
Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI

Lifestyles

A Georgia beach aims to disrupt Black students' spring bash after big crowds brought chaos in 2023
Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
Pictures of Pinehurst: Do you recognize anyone in these photos from 2000?
New vehicles assist more people to explore Grandfather Mountain

Entertainment

Weekend best bets: Cuegrass and more festivals
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson confronts history at US pavilion as its first solo Indigenous artist
‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53
What we know about 'The Tortured Poets Department,' according to Taylor Swift
Armadillo Grill closes after having alcohol license suspended
Movie Review: A heist movie that gleefully collides with a monster movie in 'Abigail'
Taylor Swift’s new album allegedly ‘leaked’ on social media and it’s causing a frenzy
Nick Offerman once spent a night high in jail after being mistaken for a robber
Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Palestinian American poet Fady Joudah receives $100,000 prize
Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music
Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80
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Rita Moreno tells a very charming story about meeting Lenny Kravitz
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Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80
Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident
‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ could use more brains to go with all its brawn
Rap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia
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Critic's Notebook: 'Civil War' and the elusiveness of the of-the-moment movie
New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
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‘Abigail’ extracts clever horror from a plot to kidnap the wrong little girl
Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby

Political News

Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing
Social media searches play central role at jury selection for Trump's first criminal trial
Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
Trial of a southern Arizona rancher charged in fatal shooting of unarmed migrant goes to the jury
Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi's decade in power
Prominent figure in German far-right party stands trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan
Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
Trump and Polish President discuss NATO members increasing their defense spending
United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation
Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid
Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
Jury selection in the Trump trial resumes Thursday: What to know
UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds
Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden
NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions
Kennedy family makes ‘crystal clear’ its Biden endorsement in attempt to deflate RFK Jr.’s candidacy
Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation
Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces
Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after deadliest shooting in state history
Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
Nancy Pelosi book, 'The Art of Power,' will reflect on her career in public life
Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play
Burkina Faso junta expel 3 French diplomats over alleged subversive activities
The Latest | 12 jurors and 1 alternate seated in Trump hush money case
Pakistan says Iran's President Raisi will visit next week despite tensions in the Middle East
Prominent Baptist pastor in military-ruled Myanmar detained again hours after release from prison
The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base
Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
Croatia's conservatives believe they'll soon form a majority government despite inconclusive vote
Tunisian journalist sentenced to 6 months in prison for insulting an official
Bill Barr, frequent Trump critic, says he will support the ‘Republican ticket’ in November
Nigeria's army rescues a woman abducted from Chibok as a schoolgirl, and her 3 children
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
Johnson won’t change rules over removing him from speakership after hardliners revolt
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
Gunmen ambush vehicle carrying customs officials in northwest Pakistan, killing 4 officers
EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
Atlantic City mayor: I'm committed to my family and city while dealing with daughter abuse charges
250,000 Afghan children need education, food and homes after returning from Pakistan, says NGO
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
A former Maldives president is freed after a high court throws out his 11-year sentence
A man who served 17 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit dismisses apology from UK review body
Chad’s government threatens to kick out US troops as Russia expands influence in Africa
Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
RFK Jr. qualifies for ballot in battleground Michigan
Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands
Senators blast Biden administration’s staffing plans for veterans’ health care
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash
House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
Coalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secures ballot access in battleground state of Michigan
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs attend rally denying genocide was committed in Srebrenica in 1995
Gunman shot himself and wasn't killed by officer, chief says
Iraq's prime minister heads to Michigan to meet Arab Americans at a tense time for the Middle East
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears
Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement
Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia, including congresswoman's daughter
Senior White House official tapped to serve in important European ambassadorial role amid Ukraine concerns
Ex-youth center resident testifies that counselor went from trusted father figure to horrific abuser
Suspect in fire outside of US Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office to remain detained, judge says
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides
Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'
Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
Kansas GOP congressman Jake LaTurner is not running again, citing family reasons
Pennsylvania House Dems propose new expulsion rules after remote voting by lawmaker facing a warrant
Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work
Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness
Judge rejects efforts by Trump’s co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
Takeaways from the day a jury was selected to decide Donald Trump’s fate in the hush money trial
Brazil's president creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total in his term to 10
Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine
US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term
Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures

Science

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

Technology

UK police say they disrupted cyber fraud network that stole personal data from thousands
Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users

Health Team

Cancer cases in younger people are rising sharply. Here are some preventive measures to take
Fresh and frozen imported strawberries highly contaminated with pesticides, report says
UK's Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis
Once praised, settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing
UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some parts of the US last year, CDC report shows
A lab chief's sentencing for meningitis deaths is postponed, extending grief of victims' families
Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections
As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy
WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air
Study reveals role of race in health outcomes
Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses
Legislation allowing doctor-assisted suicide narrowly clears Delaware House, heads to state Senate