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Isolated storm chances continue Saturday evening, ahead of a "picture perfect" Sunday

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The sun rises through a statue as people begin to take their seats in St. Peter's Square, ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Francis is remembered as a ‘pope among the people’ as he is laid to rest

Samantha Mele's funeral was held Friday morning. She was 17 years old. Photo courtesy of Apex Mayor Jaques Gilbert's Facebook page.

Community mourns loss of Apex High School student killed in car crash

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$132K donation erases debt for 11 Saint Augustine's University seniors ahead of ommencement

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Education

"We're ready to bounce back:" Western NC breweries pitch tourist return at Brewgaloo

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Local News

Police: Man shot in Durham along Angier Avenue

Local News

Johnston County man found not guilty of murder of his child's aunt in custody dispute

Local News

Trump questions Putin’s intentions after meeting with Zelensky ahead of pope’s funeral

World News

Immigration status of five UNC Chapel Hill students restored after federal policy reversal

Local News

This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo)

A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 8, injures around 750

Technology

The Carolina Panthers drafted wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

19 charged in Durham street takeover, police need help identifying others involved

WRAL Investigates

Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina

What happens next after online allegations involving Shaw University women's basketball team?

Local News

Auto tariffs front of mind for those at NC International Auto Expo

Local News

New bill renews debate over North Carolina certificate of need laws. Photo courtesy of Martha Dominguez de Gouveia, Unsplash

Cost vs. care: NC bill renews debate over certificate of need laws

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Foodie News: Pizza, tacos and festivals

Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will be far more separated during Friday April 25th "lunar smile" than is being depicted in social media.

The moon won't quite be smiling: Here's how reality compares to the social meme

This photo provided by Emily’s Entourage in April 2025 shows Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has cystic fibrosis caused by a rare genetic mutation, during a trip to Maine. (Emily’s Entourage via AP)

Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

These 6 scenic drives will take you to North Carolina's most incredible places

A deep dive from all sides of immigration in North Carolina - from the people, directly impacted.

Watch the full documentary: Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North Carolina

FILE - Pope Francis, seen with a bruise on his head after he banged it on the popemobile when it stopped short amid swarms of well-wishers, talks to journalists during a press conference he held on board the flight to Rome, at the end of a five-day visit to Colombia, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, pool, file)

Video: Look back at Pope Francis' life, TED Talk and outspoken moments

Local News

Saint Augustine's University must prove its financial position

Saint Augustine's University chair asks SBI to investigate mishandling of COVID relief funds

North Carolina judges block GOP law to strip governor's election board powers

Judges temporarily prevent North Carolina officials from contacting voters in close election

St. Andrews University in Laurinburg to close after spring semester

Fraud operation leads to 180-plus felony charges against 8 people in Chatham County

Nation/World

The coffin of Pope Francis is placed on the ground during his funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

Russia claims recapture of Kursk border region but Ukraine says fighting continues

Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Politifact

FILE — Rep. Ruben Gallego (R-Ariz.), then a candidate for the Senate, poses for a photograph with a supporter at an event in Phoenix on Nov. 1, 2024. Gallego said the Democratic Party had failed to address the deep-seated anxiety that Latino men felt over rising prices. (Ash Ponders/The New York Times)

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

Explainer: Why is the bond market so important for the economy?

Fact check: Walz says most Americans don't have $1,000 in savings

Fact check: Trump says China 'made $1 trillion' off trade with US

NC Capitol

Chemours and PAC donations to Republican lawmakers raise concerns in PFAS-hit communities

National Democrats to boost investment in NC organizing ahead of 2026 midterms

US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations

Republican NC lawmakers violated constitution in effort to strip election powers from Democratic governor, court rules

Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe. (Adobe Stock)

Foodie News: Pizza, tacos and festivals

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Durham school hosts Strawberry Festival

Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival will return in 2021

Weekend best bets: Brewgaloo, Dogwood Festival, Spring Daze and more festivals

Raleigh indoor playgrounds trampoline parks (Adobe Spark photo)

30+ trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Clayton

The Soccer Tournament returns: Wrexham, top women's players in field for $1 million prize

Oakwood Pizza Box owner Anthony Guerra is renovating the former Capital Creations space to create a takeout only location of his popular downtown Raleigh restaurant. Photo credit: Juli Leonard

Oakwood Pizza Box to open carry-out only location in Raleigh

Education

ICE reverses termination of student immigration status

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Shaw University responds to allegations on women's basketball team

Proposed Durham Public Schools budget includes teacher, bus driver supplements

Beloved Raleigh business closes doors after 34 years

WRAL In Depth

A February car meetup in downtown Durham involved participants performing dangerous stunts with fire and passengers hanging out of moving vehicles.

'We are going to charge you': Durham police crack down on car meetups with guns, drugs and stunts

'Please take care of us:' Federal cuts close PCB evaluation at NC State building

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers

Tackling tariffs: What some companies are saying, and doing, about tariffs

What is an emergency? Wake school board is open to interpretations in new cellphone policy

WRALSportsFan

Shedeur Sanders will be part of a competition for Browns' QB spot despite drop in NFL draft

College basketball transfer portal tracker: NC State lands transfers from Houston, Butler, Florida State

NFL Draft: Chargers pick North Carolina's Hampton in first round

Simon Nemec scores in 2nd OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 3

NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons draft Salisbury alum Jalon Walker

HighSchoolOT

Hear from some of the top players at the 2025 Carolinas Coaches Combine - Hickory

No. 25 Seaforth girls soccer notches fourth straight shutout, defeats Southern Lee

No. 15 Cardinal Gibbons shuts out Topsail girls soccer

By the Numbers: The top returning rushers in 5A

Jared Wilson of West Forysth drafted by the New England Patriots

WRAL Specialists

In Depth with Dan: Examining the types of skills needed for modern manufacturing jobs

Durham police charge 19 people for street take over, seek help identifying others

Durham police ask for help identifying people from February street takeover

Poe Hall at NC State University in March 2025

225 people with cancer and no investigation: A look at where things stand with NC State's Poe Hall

In Depth with Dan: Examining President Trump's claim of wanting to bring manufacturing back to US

Durham police cracking down on dangerous car meetups

Family

These 6 scenic drives will take you to North Carolina's most incredible places

Largest parent and teacher store in the Triangle soon to close, shifts focus online

Wake schools unveils new gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools'

New gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools' kicks off

The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles

SmartShopper

List of National Pretzel Day 2025 freebies on April 26

Walmart Deals: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Metal Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), Car Battery Jump Starter only $31.34 (reg. $89) PLUS Walmart+ Week starts April 28

Amazon deals: Hanes Men's Polo Shirt only $5.99 (68% off!), Armor All Multi Purpose Car Spray only $4 (61% off), Lee Men's Cargo Shorts only $15 (57% off), Gorilla Grip Can Opener only $7.98 (60% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through April 29

Top grocery deals valid April 23-29

Good News

The moon won't quite be smiling: Here's how reality compares to the social meme

Teens rescue man who drove into Ohio River

Easter rescue: Raleigh firefighters rescue dog from stormdrain

Two marathons in two weeks: Health scare inspires change

'Grandpa bunny' spreads Easter joy

Offbeat

A bear is spotted in Connecticut playing on family's backyard slide

AP PHOTOS: Cat wanders onto the White House grounds and joins the press corps

Sweets from the sky! A helicopter marshmallow drop thrills kids in suburban Detroit

A Russian bucket brigade helps toads and frogs cross the road to get to a spawning site

A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes

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How cyber criminals are using AI to scam others

How cyber criminals are using AI to create better scams

BBB study explains how scammers are using AI tools

Choose a college major that will pay off

Dark web scammers use AI to amplify identity theft; BBB report warns

Investigations

State Highway Patrol investigating multiple fatality accident in Eden, Photo Courtesy WXII

4 people dead, 3 others injured in Rockingham County crash, troopers say

Raw video shows Durham car meetup with guns, drugs, fire and stunts

Increase in calls for vape store, CBD regulation as middle schoolers show up for class impaired

Effort to regulate vape shops gains steam after students get high

WRAL TechWire

Disagreements over Fed policy are not unusual. Of course, the differences in opinion between the president and the Fed chair are more notable because each has some power to back-up their opinion. The question is how much power?

You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve

Join NC's startup revolution: Apex hosts Small Business Town Hall on April 29

Donald Thompson: Wellness programs aren't enough. Leaders must prevent stress before it starts

Tom Snyder: Deep tech investment is transforming North Carolina's economy

Business

Javid Moghaddasnia, Director of Customer Engagement, discusses American Giant clothing while being interviewed at the company's showroom in San Francisco, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers

Big Tech's soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive

A tuition-free school created by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan will shutter next year

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebirds and wildlife

Tar Heel Traveler: National Mustang Day

Tar Heel Traveler: The Witness Tree

Tar Heel Traveler revisited: Ivan 'The Russian Bear' Koloff

Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Fun Things to do in Washington this Spring

10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

Movie Review: 'April' is shattering and essential

The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs

Oreo unveils new flavor: Chocolate covered pretzel

'You' brought Joe Goldberg's story to a fitting conclusion. The showrunners explain why he got what he deserved

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