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Universities are facing big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'

State News

Rep. Don Davis joins congressional delegation visiting Guantanamo Bay

Local Politics

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Weather

North Carolina State's Zoe Brooks (35) attempts a shot between North Carolina's Lexi Donarski, left, North Carolina's Reniya Kelly, second from left, and Alyssa Ustby (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

No. 7 NC State women beat No. 14 North Carolina 66-55 to advance to ACC Tournament final

Women's College Basketball

Shooting at Chestnut Hills Apartments in Raleigh on March 8, 2025.

For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows 'good response' to treatment, says Vatican source

World News

President Donald Trump walks up the stairs of Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending

Business

A utility pole is damaged from a crash on Duke Street in Durham on March 8, 2025.

Thousands lose power in Durham from crash on Duke Street

Local News

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Attorney: Mother fighting for truth about crash that killed her son

Spring forward! Daylight Saving time returns this weekend

Dog trainer Michael O'Donnell sits with Champ, a black lab who will fetch bats and balls at Durham Bulls games in 2025.

Champ on deck: Ripken's younger brother set to win fans' hearts

Javier Leiva started the "Pretend" podcast in 2017 as a hobby. Photo provided by Javier Leiva.

From 'Catch Me If You Can' to cult leaders: Raleigh man explores deception in true crime podcast

Duke's Kyle Filipowski during the Blue Devils' 63-57 win over North Carolina on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jack Morton)

Most memorable finishes in Duke-UNC rivalry: From game-winning shots to brawls

What happens in North Carolina if the U.S. Department of Education shuts down?

Local News

Blue police lights in the dark at a crime scene

I-40 shooting one of many road rage incidents this week in central NC

Mother 'jumped through hoops' to get answers about crash that killed son

Hours-long closure on US-64 near Apex clears after crash causes downed internet lines

Scientists rally to make clear impact of federal cuts

Orange County sheriff asks for help finding 17-year-old accused of shooting at woman during argument

Nation/World

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., walks through the Capitol, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it

Wind-driven brush fire on New York's Long Island 50 percent contained. Firefighter injured

A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the first US prisoner killed this way in 15 years

A single day of Trump and Musk's cost-cutting campaign remakes huge sections of government

Bragg to Liberty and back again: Ceremony to rechristen Army post once named for a Confederate

Politifact

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

Fact-checking President Donald Trump's address to joint session of Congress

Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy's tense Oval Office meeting about Ukraine and Russia, fact-checked

Fact check: Would Tillis-backed bill raise your bank fees?

Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

NC Capitol

FILE - Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., attends a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NC GOP Rep. Richard Hudson says voters will 'reward us' for the Trump-Musk DOGE cuts

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending March 6

State seeks to reinstate weight loss drug coverage for NC government workers

New bill could hold gunowners liable for shootings committed with their lost or stolen weapons

WNC reps want to see relief flowing faster so they can rebuild

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Museum's annual event combines floral arrangements, fine art

Champ on deck: Ripken's younger brother set to win fans' hearts

Weekend best bets: Shucked, Giant Robot Fight Club and more

An ice cream cone at Simon Says Dip This in Durham.

Foodie News: Simons Says Dip This to open Raleigh location

There are many volunteer opportunities for teens. (Adobe Stock)

Volunteer opportunities for kids and teens in North Carolina

Visitors returned to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville Saturday after a 36-day closure due to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.

Historic landmarks of North Carolina: A journey through time

Education

Hiring freeze issued for Wake schools, in attempt to save money, prepare for rising costs

NC schools preparing for statewide tornado drill Friday morning

Tornado drills to take place at schools across North Carolina Friday morning

NC superintendent: U.S. Department of Education 'critical' for schools

GOP lawmakers seek to ban DEI from K-12 schools in NC

WRAL In Depth

Dismantling DEI policies will hurt women in corporate America

Duke AI model accurately predicts youth mental health decline, highlights sleep's role

Severe storms are intensifying in North Carolina. Is climate change to blame?

The new Trump tariffs and how could they affect your wallet

A call from Border Patrol: Scammers are impersonating agents to get personal info

WRALSportsFan

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates with teammates and head coach Nate Oats after making a game-wining shot against Auburn in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mark Sears' floater at OT buzzer sends No. 7 Alabama past top-ranked Auburn 93-91

Streaking UNC finds its 'joy,' but still looking for signature win with No. 2 Duke next

Blue bloods and barn burners: The Duke-UNC rivalry at a glance

Carolina Hurricanes send Mikko Rantanen to Dallas Stars

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge

HighSchoolOT

Lexi Mullahy (1) of Cardinal Gibbons. In a rematch of last year’s 4A girls lacrosse state championship game, Cardinal Gibbons defeated Charlotte Catholic 13-7 on Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025. (Photo By: Nick Stevens/HighSchoolOT)

Cardinal Gibbons opens girls lacrosse season the same way it ended last year: a win over Charlotte Catholic

Times, matchups set for the 2025 NCHSAA boys & girls basketball regional finals

Athens Drive rallies to beat Rolesville in 11 innings

Top-seeded Reidsville rides Neal's big night to Final Four berth

Fife's 42 points carry (3) Sanderson past (2) Garner; Spartans in semifinals for first time in school history

WRAL Specialists

NC severe storms are a growing threat: Is climate change to blame?

Wives of detained workers speak out against NC immigration bill

Gathered on Wednesday morning in Raleigh, advocates said five undocumented workers from Winston-Salem were detained last month in Florida.

Immigrants, advocates warn against NC bill cracking down on undocumented residents

NC lawmakers seek to wrap up ReBuild NC

5 On Your Side explains how tariffs will impact prices Americans pay for goods

Helene relief: NC Senate leaders unveil their proposal for the latest round of Helene relief

Family

A domestic violence survivor walks with her daughter in New York in June 2024. New York parents who report abuse to protect themselves and their families often become the targets of child welfare investigators. A lawsuit is trying to change that. (Jeenah Moon/The New York Times)

How to protect your teen from dating violence

Top affordable spring destinations

IVF, IUI and more: Understanding fertility treatments

NC's new 'Missing Child Repository' hopes to bring home more missing children more easily

Expert urges parents: Monitor, limit your child's online relationships

SmartShopper

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Pi Day 2025 deals on March 14

New Swagbucks Swago game March 10-17

Amazon Deals: Electric Toothbrush w/10 brush heads only $8.99 (63% off), Flame Suppression Blankets 2 Pk only $11.19 w/coupon, Squishmallows up to 62% off, Digital meat thermometer only $6.99

Walmart Deals: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Metal Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), Car Battery Jump Starter with flashlight only $36.99, 20000mAh Solar Power Bank only $17.75

Good News

A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.

Horseshoe club takes over old fire hall to keep skills sharp through winter

World's shortest St. Patrick's Day parade measured in feet

Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets

'Truly magical moment': Man spots albino deer while on walk with family in Raleigh

Triangle Muslims begin Ramadan delivering food to those in need

Offbeat

Shitsui Hakoishi, 108, poses for a photo with a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing her as the world's oldest female barber, at her shop in Nakagawa in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Wednesday March 5, 2025. (Kyodo Photo via AP)

Meet the world's oldest female barber. A 108-year-old Japanese woman is overjoyed at the recognition

Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, 'Cheetozard,' sells at auction for $87,840

One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat

World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

US surveillance balloon breaks free near Texas border and travels to Dallas area before crashing

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5 On Your Side

Lawyers prepare to take your calls about hurricane relief, immigation, more

Lawyers on Call take your questions for free

CFPB drops lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud

Oprah's Favorite Things: Woman's scam fears solved by 5 On Your Side

Investigations

Sgt. Garrett Macario (left) and Sgt. Matthew Morrison

Troopers' credibility in question after chase, crash

Durham parent raises concerns about school district's handling of threat

Durham parent criticizes district response after her daughter was named in school threat

Wake County deputy's accused killer extradited back to US

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Grace Ueng: Stress is the price of a meaningful life

Psychological safety: A conversation between Donald Thompson and Bob Batchelor

Grace Ueng: Are you a billionaire? How to optimize your time for what matters most

Tom Snyder: Complex, pivotal global semiconductor supply chain runs through western NC

Business

Jonah Paul, Digital Marketing Analyst at Employment Development Department, stands for photographs at the Jack London Square Amtrak Train station in Oakland, Calif., Friday, March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

California and Texas join push to end remote work among state employees

US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%

Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve

Federal cuts spark debate over clean energy future in North Carolina

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Sylvia Hatchell blueberry patch

Tar Heel Traveler: Craig family loses 12 members from Helene

Tar Heel Traveler: Jimmy Craig

Tar Heel Traveler: Craigtown's loss from Hurricane Helene

Hometown Carolina

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10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

Nightlife in Washington

Cultural Grounds in downtown Washington

Chris Lovingood: First 'Daredevil: Born Again' episodes are a return to (Netflix) form

Music Review: The Lady Gaga you loved and missed returns with pop 'Mayhem'

Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba

Kevin Hart drew on his funny family for his new animated series, 'Lil Kev'

CBC Opinion

Elon Musk hold a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Feb. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

THOMAS FRIEDMAN: How to tell the chain saw is coming for America

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Trump's hyper-partisan 'State of the Union' address

Editorial: Pass Stein's $1.07 billion Helene relief package, with accountability, now

Editorial: NC legislators' votes become meaningless under leaderships manipulations

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