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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According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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(CNN) -- Los jugadores de Powerball competirán por un colosal premio mayor de US$ 800 millones este lunes por la noche: la segunda vez que el premio ha aumentado tanto este año.

<b>CNN ESPAñOL</b> — (CNN) -- Los jugadores de Powerball competirán por un colosal premio mayor de US$ 800 millones este lunes por la noche: la segunda vez que el premio ha aumentado tanto este año.

El premio mayor del Powerball lo ganó por última vez el 1 de enero un boleto en Michigan con un premio estimado de US$ 842,4 millones.

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Si el premio cae este lunes, sería el sexto más grande en la historia del juego. El ganador tendría la opción de recibir unos 800 millones de dólares en pagos anuales o un pago global de US$ 384,8 millones, ambos antes de impuestos, según Powerball.

Ha habido 35 sorteos consecutivos sin ningún ganador del gran premio. Las probabilidades de ganar cualquier premio son de 1 entre 24,9, pero las probabilidades de llevarse el premio mayor son de 1 entre 292,2 millones, según la lotería.

El sorteo de Powerball de este lunes por la noche se llevará a cabo a las 10:59 p.m. hora del este.

¿No hubo suerte en el sorteo de este lunes por la noche? Vuelve a intentarlo este martes para obtener un premio mayor de Mega Millions de US$ 1.100 millones aún mayor.

Powerball: el premio mayor sube a US$ 800 millones para el sorteo del 24 de marzo

"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

The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to bring the fight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Rangers.

Live Updates: Canes and Rangers scoreless after one period

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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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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

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, explains preparations for North Carolina's second primary, a runoff with four races on the ballot. Polls will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NC votes Tuesday. Races on the ballot, what to bring

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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

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NBA teams were told Monday that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

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