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Trump meets with AI execs at White House

Meeting with Trump comes as the number of AI agents going rogue is increasing. Maddie Gannon reports.

Man says McDonald's breakfast run was the reason for speeding

A man's need for McDonald's breakfast got him a ticket for going nearly 50 mph over the speed limit in Virginia.

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Cool Patch Pumpkins can keep their minion display after community complaint

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'We Are Wake': The 2026 State of the County Address for Wake County

Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Don Mial gives the State of the County address at the Wake County Justice Center. The event looks back at a year of "strengths and successes."

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Father, son grow 1,780-pound pumpkin

A Massachusetts dad and his son - working together for years to grow the greatest pumpkin. This year, it's the biggest yet—1,780 pounds.

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Nancy Guthrie case: Investigators looking into new ransom note

Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, nearly eight months after she went missing from her home outside Tucson, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Monday.

Person injured in motorcycle crash in Apex

Police said East Williams Street is closed at Technology Drive as crews respond to a crash with injuries.

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act in bipartisan vote Monday

Senators on Monday passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would regulate governing payments on NIL deals and how often they can transfer

Family demands answers after suspected hazing incident injures high school football player

According to his mother, Adrian Epperson, who was a freshman on the football team, was injured in what district officials described as a bullying incident. Epperson’s mother told WRAL News on Friday that her son had several broken bones in his hand and lost a portion of his finger.

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Apex soldier killed during training in Texas returns home

The body of Private Ethan Brewer was brought home to North Carolina on Monday. Loved ones and veterans gathered to honor the soldier, who died in a training accident in Texas earlier this month.

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Higher oil prices, higher housing costs

Oil prices are stressing consumers, shaking markets, and making homeownership more unaffordable. Marybel Gonzalez reports.

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How Did We Get Here: Faith Hedgepeth trial begins

Faith Hedgepeth's murder became a high-profile case because of how long it all played out. It took law enforcement almost a decade to arrest a suspect. Let's look back at how we got here.

In Depth: How much does it cost to watch all of the Canes games this year?

Maybe you're so fired up after last season that you want to follow every single game. Well, that gets pretty expensive, complicated and confusing.

Inside Ryan Camacho's long criminal history and mental health struggles

"Decades of Warning: Ryan Camacho and the Murder of Raleigh Teacher Zoe Welsh" traces Camacho's lengthy criminal and mental health history, his repeated encounters with the justice system, and concerns from people who said they were afraid of him.

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Live device tracking data shows stolen property, so why aren't police checking it out?

A Raleigh woman said her car was stolen with her wallet and keys inside. When she gave information from a GPS tracker to police, she said police told her the information was not specific enough.

Consumer watch: Consumer confidence dips amid inflation

Americans still feel worse about the economy than at almost any point in modern history.

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Cleanup underway after nor'easter batters the northeast

A strong, early-season nor’easter delivered a weekend of powerful wind, soaking rain and massive waves to the Northeast.

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Testing reveals contaminants in baby food

Consumer Reports tested nearly 50 baby foods, and the results are more reassuring now than they were two years ago.

Trump: More U.S.-Iran talks expected this week

Trump says Iran's latest offer to the US appears to be a non-starter, as arrests are made in a suspected UK terror plot. Maddie Gannon reports.

Jury selection now underway in trial for man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth

Jury selection is underway in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man charged with killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. WRAL has followed the twists and turns over the course of the nine year investigation and the five years since Salguero-Olivares' arrest.

NC State coach Dave Doeren looks ahead to Louisville game

NC State coach Dave Doeren talks about his team's matchup against Louisville at Carter-Finley Stadium.

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Pet of the Day for September 28, 2026

Tatum is a one-year-old neuter male kitty. He's sweet, playful, and chatty. He loves people and attention and seems to like other cats too. If you're looking for a curious and playful companion, he'd love to meet you. If you're interested in Tatum, you can contact Safe Haven for Cats