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  • Israeli soldier missing as Gaza fighting rages on

    An Israeli soldier is missing following a deadly battle in the Gaza Strip, a defense official said Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes pummeled a wide range of targets in the coastal strip and diplomatic efforts intensified to end more than two weeks of... 2 minutes ago

  • Storms soak Raleigh and Durham, and may keep coming

    Weather forecasts for the Triangle called for a stormy week. Monday fulfilled the forecast early, starting with downpours and minor flooding in Durham, Raleigh and Cary on Monday. Some parts of the Triangle saw up to 4 inches of rain. And thunderstorms...

  • Free downtown R-Line under fire as Raleigh hikes bus fares

    As the city's bus service prepares to hike commuter fares by 50 percent, Raleigh continues to spend $1 million each year operating a free downtown circulator bus that serves far fewer riders than other transit routes.

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BIGGLESWADE, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Aviation enthusiast Patrick Wilson 8, from Wetherby looks at an Avro 504 k at 'The Shuttlesworth Collection' at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. Six of these belong to The Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, making it the most complete collection of original airworthy WWI aircraft in the world. Amongst the collection is the SE5a. The SE5a is a single seater fighter aircraft. It is an original biplane designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory, with its engine built by Wolseley Motors Ltd, and it was issued to 84 Squadron in November 1918. The National Archive in Kew has recently verified that the plane saw action in France with 84 Squadron the day before Armistice, November 10, 1918.

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Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert in Raleigh, NC Sunday night, July 19, 2014.

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Photos from her show at Red Hat Amphitheatre in Raleigh

Sports

N.C. State's Jacoby Brissett (12)

DeCock: Absent from Greensboro, QB Brissett central to Wolfpack's hopes

NC State coach Dave Doeren has said repeatedly that quarterback play was the Wolfpack's biggest issue during his 3-9 debut season. Jacoby Brissett, the versatile Florida transfer, is expected to fix that.

Local/State News

Nana's Tyler Vanderzee trudges through the water outside the popular Durham, N.C. eatery as heavy rains pound Durham, N.C. Monday, July 21, 2014.

Storms soak Raleigh and Durham, and may keep coming

Weather forecasts for the Triangle called for a stormy week. Monday fulfilled the forecast early, starting with downpours and minor flooding in Durham, Raleigh and Cary on Monday. Some parts of the Triangle saw up to 4 inches of rain. And thunderstorms...

Business

In this undated photo provided by Green Flash Brewing Co., Alexis Briol of Brasserie St-Feuillien in Belgium, left, and Green Flash brewmaster Chuck Silva, inspect a bag of malted barley before brewing beer. San Diego-based Green Flash is making and selling fresh beer in the European market under a handshake deal with Brasserie St-Feuillien. Some of the nation’s largest craft breweries are setting up shop in European countries famous for defining age-old beer styles to help quench a growing thirst for American craft beer overseas.

Thirst for US craft beer grows overseas

Helping to quench a growing thirst for American craft beer overseas, some of the United States' largest craft breweries are setting up shop in Europe, challenging the very beers that inspired them on their home turfs.

Politics

North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell

NC to decide on new health insurance option for some state workers

At issue in North Carolina budget negotiations is how to provide federally mandated health insurance to thousands of state and university employees who are classified as "nonpermanent" but work at least 30 hours a week.

Nation/World News

Palestinians inspect the damage to Al-Shalam (Peace) tower, destroyed by an overnight Israeli strike, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. A high-level attempt by the U.N. chief and the U.S. secretary of state to end deadly Israel-Hamas fighting was off to a rough start Monday: Gaza's Hamas rulers signaled they won't agree to an unconditional cease-fire, Israel's prime minister said he'll do whatever is necessary to keep Israelis safe from Hamas attacks. Gaza health officials say hundreds Palestinians have died since the beginning of Israel’s campaign in the Gaza Strip since the ground operation began Thursday.

Israeli soldier missing as Gaza fighting rages on

An Israeli soldier is missing following a deadly battle in the Gaza Strip, a defense official said Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes pummeled a wide range of targets in the coastal strip and diplomatic efforts intensified to end more than two weeks of... 11 minutes ago

Living

Food-based treatments, like this facial with carrots, are gaining popularity for skin care. But just because a product is labeled “natural” or “organic” doesn’t mean it’s right for your skin.

When it comes to skin products, less is more

A dermatologist and a naturopathist offer their best advice on skin care. "People can be very inventive with what they put on their face," one says. "I've been surprised at what people have tried."

Entertainment

Lauryn Hill performs in Raleigh on Sunday.

Lauryn Hill's reggae got soul

Lauryn Hill seems to want to be a folksinger, but she's still great when she puts down the guitar and brings the neo-soul, as she did at Red Hat Amphitheater on Sunday.

Opinion

Go slow on NC school vouchers

Against common sense, the agency overseeing North Carolina's new voucher program plans to give public money toward private school tuition before all legal issues surrounding the program are settled. 29 minutes ago

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