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WRAL Weather Alert Day: Severe thunderstorm watch, tornado watch, Level 3 risk in effect for Triangle

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Storms are quickly moving across the area as the National Weather Service issues more severe thunderstorms and tornado watches for counties across the viewing area.

Ask the meteorologist: The 1-5 levels of severe weather threats and what they really mean

The Raleigh Police Department on Friday released body camera videos of the Jan. 21, 2025, exchange between police and a man who was holding his ex-wife hostage.

'He might be hit': Raleigh police release bodycam video of officer getting shot in line of duty

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows cucumbers recalled for salmonella. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration via AP)

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Mike Maze

Hello everyone, Mike Maze here with your forecast update for this Friday evening. Showers and storms will move out of the area to the east early this evening then clearing skies, cooler and less humid by daybreak. Lows in the mid 50s-60.

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John Walter and father, Rob Walter, speak at an event celebrating trauma survivors at WakeMed on May 29, 2025.

Wake Forest man still fighting from '1% chance' to recover from traumatic brain injury

Governor Josh Stein, Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and newly appointed DMV Commissioner Paul Tine

Governor Josh Stein and new DMV Commissioner discuss changes to improve DMV challenges

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Local News

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Man hit firefighter with car during gas leak in Cumberland County, deputies say

Wake County Animal Shelter reaching critical capacity for the fourth time since 2023

North Carolina budget gets tighter in latest economic forecast

Nation/World

FILE - Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour June 21, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

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Politifact

State Rep. Brenden Jones, R-Columbus, speaks at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh on May 22, 2025.

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NC Capitol

NC budget gets tighter in latest economic forecast

Federal spending cuts could pull the plug on NC's clean energy boom

NC's clean energy boom could slow if Congress repeals tax credits

Proposed cuts to NC state income taxes could lead to budget cuts, economists say

NC tax cut debate could be major sticking point for state budget talks

Keith Urban on stage at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh N.C. on August 19, 2016. (Chris Baird / WRAL Contributor).

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Rainbow flag waving outdoors (Adobe Stock)

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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Sun Begins To Filter Into Enloe Creek In Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Places to visit in North Carolina.

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Holly Springs Salamanders catcher Alexia Jorge is making history as the first woman in the Coastal Plain League.

'Any girl can do anything': Holly Springs Salamanders celebrate league's first female baseball player

Education

UNC-CH faculty concerned over 'highly unusual' lack of tenure promotions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students

Wake schools wrestling with AI policy as tech's presence grows in classrooms

Dr. Eric Bracy named new superintendent of Cumberland County Schools starting July

Wake schools leaders ironing out details of cellphone policy

WRAL In Depth

UNC Health office in Raleigh on Oberlin Road.

UNC Health psychologist conducting research into men experiencing postpartum depression

"I'm not guilty": Owner of Orange Co. farm party property appears in court

Growth, housing and schools: Leaders speak to improvements, challenges of Raleigh living

'King tides,' heavy rain subside after causing 'perfect storm' on NC coast

$772 million: What's in the City of Durham's proposed budget?

WRALSportsFan

Here's when UNC, Duke, NC State and ECU all play in the NCAA baseball regionals

Zion Williamson sued by a woman who says she dated him at Duke

Extra Effort Award: Gaby Mizelle's drive for greatness from Garner to Virginia Tech

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Hurricanes know they need to get better. Here's what they could look to do this offseason.

McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5

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Grat Dalton of Uwharrie Charter (Photo By: Joshua Chayer)

Previewing the 2025 NCHSAA baseball state championships

Previewing the 2025 NCHSAA softball state championships

NCHSAA releases schedule for this weekend's girls soccer state championships

David Grimm out as Cummings football coach after five winning seasons

Schedules set for NCHSAA lacrosse state championships

WRAL Specialists

Orange County farm venue owner in court, denies responsibility

Climate-resilient crops help NC farmers beat weather stress

A file photo of a man driving a tractor on a North Carolina farm.

Climate-resilient crops promise relief for NC farmers

Job scams may be looking to do more than just steal your money. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains how scammers are trying to use you to help them commit bigger crimes.

5 On Your Side: LinkedIn scam targets your work contacts

Former foster father tries to fix broken foster care system in NC

Donald Hughes, the vice chair of the political action committee, resigned after he said he uncovered alleged discrepancies between bank statements and campaign finance reports.

Former vice chair 'deeply disturbed' with campaign finance reports of Durham committee

Family

OHIO: 9-year-old saves his pregnant mother

Boy hero: 9-year-old Ohio boy saves pregnant mother's life

Alzheimer's care: Traveling Light

Go Ask Dad: Memorial moment

NC AG Jeff Jackson cracks down on WeChat app being used for money launders, fentanyl trafficking

What is WeChat and why is it being used by criminal organizations for fentanyl trafficking?

SmartShopper

New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 5-7 pm ET on Fri., May 30

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Good News

Fayetteville city council honors Tony and Grammy award winning native with Key to the City

Four NC students in Scripps National Spelling Bee reach quarterfinals

94-year-old man, war vet receives electricity for first time

Fuquay-Varina's Lincoln Heights Elementary staff recognized for support of military families

NC-based 'Mission Mules' help tornado victims in Kentucky

Offbeat

A hyper-realistic reborn baby doll lies in an incubator for sale at a store in Campinas, Brazil Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Brazil's lifelike doll craze goes from shopping malls to state legislatures

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, preserver of Virginia history and grandson of 10th US president, dies at 96

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Tripping hikers mistakenly report a companion's death in the Adirondacks, officials say

Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV

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5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side: Ingredient in gluten-free products contains high levels of lead

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Investigations

SBI investigating case related to Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People

Former foster dad creates app that could help North Carolina's broken foster care system

SBI investigating case involving Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People

New 911 calls reveal chaos, danger during massive Orange County field party

WRAL TechWire

Donald Thompson, an award-winning entrepreneur and leader, delves into the critical role of psychological safety in the modern workplace.

Donald Thompson: AI is revolutionizing hiring. Human resources officers must lead the charge

Attention VCs: Making the case for the Triangle as Silicon Valley of the East

Grace Ueng's Plunge Club: Pilots and 12 keys to happiness

David Gardner: Every business degree should require sales classes

Business

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Google, Justice Department face off in climactic showdown in search monopoly case

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$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

Tar Heel Traveler

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Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series 'M.A.S.H.,' has died at 87

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Ryan Coogler hosts 'Sinners' screening in Mississippi town where film is set

Carrie’s voice is back. So is the show’s soul as ‘And Just Like That…’ grows up

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court

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