After trailing 1-0 going into the third period, the Carolina Hurricanes scored four goals and defeated the New York Rangers, 4-1, for the largest margin of victory in the series. Carolina will play New York at PNC Arena on Thursday for Game 6.

Canes explode for four goals in the third period for 4-1 win, force Game 6 vs. Rangers

We’re also following how new federal funding could help make local communities safer and hearing from a local blind woman who says an Uber driver intentionally abandoned her at the wrong location. Plus, we’re one-on-one with a PhD student at UNC who was involved in a story that was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

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The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

Raleigh program aims to help homeless find housing

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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(CNN Español) –– En dos eventos ocurridos entre miércoles y jueves, las autoridades de Seguridad del estado mexicano de Tamaulipas reportaron el hallazgo de 36 personas de diferentes nacionalidades privadas de su libertad en dos inmuebles.

<b>CNN ESPAñOL</b> — (CNN Español) –– En dos eventos ocurridos entre miércoles y jueves, las autoridades de Seguridad del estado mexicano de Tamaulipas reportaron el hallazgo de 36 personas de diferentes nacionalidades privadas de su libertad en dos inmuebles.

En la tarde del miércoles, las autoridades hallaron a 21 personas, incluyendo 7 menores, que se encontraban secuestradas desde hace aproximadamente un mes en la colonia Balcones de Alcalá de Reynosa, según el comunicado oficial.

El boletín detalla que las personas fueron entrevistadas por las autoridades de Migración y que había ocho mexicanos, siete venezolanos, dos haitianos, un costarricense, un colombiano y dos guatemaltecos. Fueron trasladados a la Fiscalía para llevar a cabo las diligencias correspondientes.

Durante otro operativo en la madrugada del jueves, Seguridad dio con 15 migrantes hondureños, entre ellos 2 menores de edad, que se encontraban retenidos en un inmueble en la Colonia Riberas de Rancho Grande de Reynosa.

Los migrantes no contaban con ninguna forma migratoria, según Seguridad de Tamaulipas, e indicaron que pagaron a un individuo con el propósito de cruzar hacia Estados Unidos.

Autoridades de Tamaulipas encuentran a 36 personas retenidas, incluidos varios migrantes

"How could you just abandon somebody like that knowing good and well that I was not in the right spot?" Kamille Richardson asked.

Blind woman stranded in Raleigh after Uber driver drops her off at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to move $2.3 million from diversity and inclusion programs to public safety.

UNC-CH board removes DEI funding from next year's budget

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After a calm Monday, we'll see on-and-off rain all day on Tuesday.

Grab your umbrella: Week of rain and storms in the forecast

Unsettled weather returns, Tuesday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 15

After failing to score in the first two periods, the Carolina Hurricanes dominate the final 20 minutes and force Game 6 in Raleigh on Thursday.

Canes explode for four goals in the third period, beat Rangers 4-1

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FBI data shows car thefts targeting dealerships are soaring. They've almost tripled since 2018. Some Triangle-area dealerships have experienced it firsthand.

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

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Durham County commissioners are presenting their proposed budget for the county for the 2025 fiscal year.

Durham County commissioners present budget proposal for 2025 fiscal year

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Community members and loved ones of fallen law enforcement officers come together in Raleigh to remember and honor heroes for their service and sacrifices.

Remembering heroes: 23 fallen officers honored in Raleigh

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

Cormac Ryan and his UNC teammates

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months without pay and placed in stage 3 of the league's player assistance program before Game 4 on Monday night of a second-round series with Dallas.

Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an hour before Game 4 against Stars

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has a full head of steam heading into the PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy rallies to win record 4th Wells Fargo Championship title

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A Spanish teacher at Warren County High School recently found herself in a tough spot after her insurance company, MetLife, denied her claim for a tooth implant.