What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is just hours away from yet another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking rather bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress to avoid federal closures beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Trump's meeting with democrats yields no progress, with shutdown a day away President Donald Trump and top Democrats failed to strike an agreement during a private meeting Monday, with Sen. Chuck Schumer pointing to "large differences" on health care and Vice President JD Vance saying that the g...

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Rain from Imelda streaming into NC, expected to become hurricane Tuesday WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with Hurricane Humberto to the east.

Job cuts coming to Rocky Mount police & fire departments amid budget strain, city says A week earlier, WRAL News learned that a financial review revealed the city spent millions more than it brought in on a monthly basis for more than two years.

Creating art after surviving a disaster As dark clouds swirled above the mountains last September, the remnants of Hurricane Helene torpedoed into western North Carolina. Suddenly, the natural beauty that had attracted generations of artists to the region became the source for the deadliest disa...

North Carolina Stabbing Suspect Had Many Interactions With Police and Little Treatment A few days after he was charged with stabbing a young woman to death on a commuter train in Charlotte, North Carolina, Decarlos Brown Jr. called his sister from jail. Finally, he told her, authorities would ha...

Group files complaint over JCPS' reduced schoolday for student with autism Disability Rights of North Carolina believes the matter is part of a larger pattern of mishandling the education of students with autism in the Johnston County school district, though the state disagreed earlier this year.

Police outline how DNA, ballistics evidence led to dead man as likely killer of girls in yogurt shop AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two days after four teenage girls were found murdered in a burning Austin yogurt shop in 1991, a man with a pistol in a stolen car was arrested at a border checkpoint west of...

NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite WRAL Investigates found out the law that kept people from getting the shot was actually meant to expand vaccine access. So we went to the people in charge to find out what's being done to fix this unf...

NC needs stronger reaction to 'profoundly troubled' people, Stein says after Southport shooting After eight people were shot and three killed in Southport, allegedly by a Marine Corps veteran

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Storm still on track to turn away from US WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with Hurricane Humberto to the east.

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Storm still on track to turn east away from US WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with Hurricane Humberto to the east.

NC State's Doeren: 'You'll find out who's loyal and who isn't during tough times' NC State has lost its last two games, including a 23-21 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday night at home.

US House members hear pleas from North Carolina families for tougher justice policies after fatal stabbing on Charlotte train CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — U.S. House members visited North Carolina's largest city on Monday to hear from family members of violent-crime victims who pleaded for tougher cri...

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: More rain expected for Tuesday morning drive WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with Hurricane Humberto to the east.

What we know about Trump's peace proposal for Gaza CAIRO (AP) — Much remains unknown about U.S. President Donald Trump’s 21-point peace plan for Gaza. But one difference stands out from previous ceasefire proposals: For the first time, it tries to outline the key question of how the territory wi...

Climate change is reshaping North Carolina's fall colors Warmer nights and a dry fall are muting North Carolina's iconic foliage, threatening the beauty, timing and tourism tied to leaf season.

Two mass shootings, both suspects were Marines who served at Camp Lejeune In each case, the man suspected of opening fire had served in the Marines, deployed to Iraq and finished his military service at Camp Lejuene in North Carolina.

What we know about the man charged with the mass shooting at a Southport bar that killed 3 people An Oak Island man accused of killing three people in a mass shooting at a Southport bar over the weekend is a combat veteran who says he suffers from PTSD, according to Southport police.

What we know about the shooting and fire at a Michigan church At least four people were killed after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Sunday.

Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders, AP source says Hundreds of generals and admirals -- senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers -- have been summoned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from all over the world to the Marine Corps ba...

Warren County bust: 48 guns, two arrests linked to Roanoke Rapids theft ring Warren County authorities recovered 48 guns and arrested two suspects linked to a major theft ring in Roanoke Rapids.

Police remain on scene at burned out Michigan church after shooting and fire leave 4 dead, 8 wounded GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Investigators were focusing on what motivated a former Marine to ram a pickup truck into the sanctuary of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michi...

NC State football community mourns death of coach's daughter after 6-year battle with cancer Before Saturday's night game against Virginia Tech, N.C. State announced the passing of the defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot's eldest daughter after her six-year long battle with cancer.

5 On Your Side: Alerting customers about unexpected charges from Lasta Fitness app Better Business Bureau issues a consumer alert about the fitness app, Lasta, after customers complain of unauthorized charges.

Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza Days after his defiant speech at the United Nations rejecting demands to end the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to confer with his most important supporter.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination case faces court hearing PROVO, Utah (AP) — The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk will have a court hearing Monday where he and his newly appointed legal counsel will decide whether they want a preliminary hearing where the judge will determi...

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Steady rain will build across NC on Monday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with a hurricane farther off in the Atlantic.

Local kindergartener hears clearly for the first time thanks to innovative ear surgery A breakthrough in pediatric medicine: a local kindergartener experiences the joy of sound for the first time after undergoing a pioneering ear surgery.

Astronomers tracking a trio of comets Astronomers are watching a trio of comets, although two will likely disappoint most observers.

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown, but both sides ...

Durham County crash involving minivan and three-wheeled vehicle under investigation A Durham County crash between a minivan and a three-wheeled vehicle is under investigation.

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Steady, light rain will build across North Carolina throughout Monday WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with a hurricane farther off in the Atlantic.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why Imelda's path went from landfall to seabound Imelda's path went from a projected South Carolina landfall to out-to-sea in a matter of a day. Why?

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Steady, light rain will build across North Carolina throughout Monday, flooding possible WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which has formed off the East Coast, and its interaction with a hurricane farther off in the Atlantic.

Emergency crews across the state bracing for rain, flooding brought from Imelda's outer bands While the storm is not expected to hit the state directly, it will sit off the coast and bring rain to much of the state on Monday and Tuesday, putting some areas under a level 2 flooding risk.

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Tropical storm to strengthen Monday before making a sharp turn WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which formed Sunday afternoon, and its interaction with a hurricane far off our coast.

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California.

Bad Bunny announced as headliner for Super Bowl Halftime Show on WRAL Bad Bunny, known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has won several awards for his music, including three Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammy Awards, 10 Billboard Music Awards and six American Music Awards.

Oregon leaders say Trump is deploying 200 National Guard troops within the state WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two hundred members of the Oregon National Guard are being placed under federal control and deployed to protect immigration enforcement officers and government facilities, according to a Defense D...

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: Rough surf, high rip current risk as Imelda prepares to bring rain WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which formed Sunday afternoon, and its interaction with a hurricane far off our coast.

Police officer dragged by motorcycle in downtown Raleigh A police officer was injured Saturday night while trying to stop a motorcycle in downtown Raleigh.

Marcus Jones' 87-yard punt return TD sparks Patriots offense in 42-13 romp over Panthers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Marcus Jones had an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown, Drake Maye added two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 42-13 win over the Carol...

Bryce Young benched as Patriots rout Panthers 42-13 Maye scored two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in the game, while Panthers quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young was pulled in the fourth quarter of the game.

Patriots capitalize on Panthers' mistakes, lead 28-6 in first half Through three games, both New England and Carolina have exhibited bad habits on offense that's contributed to their 1-2 starts. While both have also shown flashes of good offense as well, this week's matchup could be an inflectio...

Q&A: What do we expect from Tropical Storm Imelda? Tropical Storm Imelda formed Sunday in the Bahamas, and there are a lot of questions about it. Let's help answer those in this Q&A.

When, where, what: Tracking Imelda's impact on North Carolina Images from the WRAL Severe Weather Center show the timing of a tropical system that could deliver more rain this week.

Tropical Storm Imelda latest: NC may get less rain if Humberto moves system away from coast WRAL meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Imelda, which formed Sunday afternoon, and its interaction with a hurricane far off our coast.

Body found in landing gear of American Airlines plane in Charlotte A stowaway was found dead in the landing gear of an American Airlines aircraft that had recently arrived from Europe, WCNC Charlotte reports.

Multiple people shot at Mormon church in Michigan and shooter is down, police say GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — Multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan and the shooter is down, police said Sunday.