Raleigh man obsessed with guns, death, arrested. FBI says he idolized mass shooters
FBI documents show that Eric Byrd had an obsession with mass shooters and sought to follow in their footsteps.
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First day of spring! Friday warms up, 80s on the way this weekend
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Toby Fournier scores 24, Duke women beat Charleston 81-64 in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
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Rising costs, student safety top Wake superintendent's annual 'state of the schools' address
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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
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Juvenile shot at southeast Raleigh neighborhood, police said
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Thom Tillis warns gutting Senate filibuster to pass SAVE America Act is a ‘foolish and lazy idea’
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Foodie News: Raleigh chefs bringing 'Big Cat' resturant, bar and market to downtown
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'We thought they were cute:' Woman says otter attacked her in Durham while cheering on marathoners
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Eastern North Carolina receives millions in federal funding
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RDU budget approved: parking rates increase April 1
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State of schools: Security, student safety to be addressed at Wake County district update
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Wilmington Police K9 receives donated body armor
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Nation/World
Airport screeners quitting instead of working without pay poses a longer-term problem for TSA
Iran threatens world tourism sites, as the US sends more Marines to the Middle East
As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses
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Politifact
Did Iran 'confess' to strike on girls' school? Fact-checking claims about US, Israeli attacks
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
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NC Capitol
Berger, trailing in primary by 23 votes, requests hand recount and questions legality of tallies
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NC sues to stop TV news merger, saying it will drive up prices, reduce content
Berger election protests go forward after recount yields no change in NC Senate race
NC Rep. Mike Clampitt dies, just weeks after winning primary election
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Weekend best bets: Art in Bloom, Gremlins 2 and Globetrotters
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50+ events happening in NC this March
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Foodie News: Raleigh chefs bringing 'Big Cat' resturant, bar and market to downtown
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Raleigh’s Gipson Play Plaza nominated for USA Today's Best Playground
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Raleigh spring fun: Top activities for the whole family
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Education
Rising costs, student safety top Wake superintendent's annual 'state of the schools' address
State of schools: Security, student safety to be addressed at Wake County district update
William Peace University announces 13th president
Wake County teachers protest special education cuts
Green Level High students' RadiAid app uses AI to detect osteosarcoma, advancing to national finals
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WRAL In Depth
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Berger files election protests as recount begins in NC Senate race
Deputies: Clayton mother killed, 18-year-old son jumps from second-story window to evade gunman
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wralsportsfan
North Carolina blows a huge lead and makes another early March Madness exit under Hubert Davis
No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness
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High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season
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HighschoolOT
Confirmed transfers impacting the 2026-27 North Carolina high school basketball season
Cherokee hires TC Guyer as its next head football coach
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Strong defensive effort sends No. 7 Middle Creek past No. 14 Green Level
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5 On Your Side tracks gas prices: How to stretch your dollar as gas prices surge
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WRAL Documentary examines impact of sports betting in North Carolina in 'The Gamble'
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Family
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Smartshopper
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Good News
Family to host 7K fundraiser run in Cary in honor of daughter who died of rare brain cancer
Moore County Sheriff's Office K-9 will wear vest in honor of child lost to cancer
NC's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in NBA game, second-most ever
The 19th World Sign Spinning Championship was hosted in Las Vegas
Fisherman pulled from frigid water
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Offbeat
Check out soccer star Erling Haaland's latest business venture, in chess
A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop
Florida hospital sues to evict a patient who won't leave room 5 months after discharge
A fleet of festive pubs on wheels brings a taste of Ireland to New England
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it
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Investigations
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Business
UFW advocates for farmworkers, but represents fewer now than during Chavez's era
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Georgia suspends fuel tax, but other states may not follow
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's liquid pain medication recalled
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Reality TV star Joseph Duggar waives extradition, will face a child molestation charge in Florida
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
Music Review: BTS’ long-awaited comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ is an exciting experiment
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
