Archives » 2017 » December 18

1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024
Local News | News | Weather | National News | World News | 5 On Your Side | Business | Lifestyles | Entertainment | Political News | Health Team

Local News

Two dead after fiery crash in Durham
Dog dies in Vass house fire, firefighters rescue other pet
NCSU students turn sentimental items into new products
Raleigh man accused of making child pornography
Plane experienced mechanical problems day before fatal crash near Louisburg
Power outage at Atlanta airport affects RDU travelers
Durham woman calls blindside attack, rape 'beyond cowardice'
Texas arrests linked to drugs sold in NC
Former Wake commissioner Harold Webb dies
Fayetteville man charged with attempted rape of two women
Two shot near Fayetteville homeless shelter
Two shot near Fayetteville homeless shelter
Salvation Army struggles as need increases, donations decline
Durham faces funding choice: Affordable housing or homeless shelters
Man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after Durham shooting
Durham officer who lost house in fire brought to tears by community support

News

Amenazan de muerte a Miss Iraq por una selfie
Outside the Box : Opinion Roundup: The final details of the tax reform plan
Trump predice que será exonerado en la investigación de Rusia mientras los aliados temen un colapso
Auto intentó embestir un puesto de control en la entrada de base de la Fuerza Aérea en Reino Unido
El aeropuerto de Atlanta restaura la electricidad tras el apagón masivo
Google vs. Amazon: otra batalla de gigantes que podría afectar a los usuarios
Gobernador de Puerto Rico ordena revisar la cifra de muertos por el huracán María
Se descarrila un tren en el estado de Washington
Antoine Griezmann, estrella del Atlético Madrid, se disculpa por ofensivo disfraz
Antoine Griezmann, estrella del Atlético de Madrid, se disculpa por ofensivo disfraz
Atlanta airport power outage has us looking for better backup
A Texas town weirder than Austin?
Descubren yacimiento de petróleo en Colombia; es el cuarto en 2017
Gov. Scott is a sexual-harassment warrior in training
"Ven para partirte la cara": la furia del fiscal Tarek William Saab con un tuitero que lo llamó basura
Facebook toma medidas contra las publicaciones que buscan 'likes'
Periodista mexicano detenido en Estados Unidos dice que su vida corre peligro si lo deportan
Passing Through to Corruption
Passing Through to Corruption
The Workers Paradise
The Workers Paradise
¿Quieres evitar el acoso sexual en tu compañía? No contrates idiotas
Steaks, planes and campaign cash reveal Corcoran's hypocrisy: A Tampa Bay Times Editorial
Editorials of The Times
The CDC's seven dirty words
The CDC's seven dirty words
La estrella de la semana: Margot Robbie

Weather

A warmer than usual week means no snow for Christmas

National News

Power Failure at Atlanta Airport Snarls Air Traffic Nationwide
5 things for December 18: Atlanta airport outage, tax overhaul, Russia investigation
Thousands trying to get out of Atlanta after lights went out at Hartsfield airport
CNN Hero of the Year reframes how we view disability
Puerto Rico Orders Review and Recount of Hurricane Deaths
Accused serial robber wears woman's wig, uses fake bomb during Va. Beach bank robbery
St. Louis Fire Chief initiates changes after losing 4 firefighters to cancer
Power restored following lengthy outage at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Neighbors volunteer to walk woman's dog after husband passes away
Portland police officers take kids shopping as part of 'Heroes and Helpers' program
At least 3 dead in Amtrak derailment in Washington state, official says
School flooded with blankets after girl's plaintive letter to Santa
Parents outraged after school puts a ban on jackets
Amtrak Passenger Train Derails in Washington State
Idaho Springs man brings reindeer to spread holiday cheer
Firefighter Killed in Thomas Fire Died From Thermal Injuries, Smoke Inhalation: Coroner
Man injured in Brussels terrorist attack while serving LDS mission posts video forgiving attackers
Student and grandma who raised her graduate college together – with honors
Kozinski, Federal Judge, Retires Abruptly After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Nampa man pranks neighbors with "Gutterman" holiday decoration
Man facing charges after outburst caught on camera at Opry Mills
Veteran says supervisor at VA denying him prescribed work shift
Cops, churches go head-to-head in basketball game
Portsmouth organization helps children during holiday season while parents are behind bars
14-year-old saves family from burning Thornton home
Judge gives the go-ahead to auction drug suspect's bitcoins
Amtrak Derailment Leaves Multiple People Dead in Washington State
Colorado Springs woman has special connection with deer in her yard
Police Chief responds to new body camera footage showing 11-year-old handcuffed
Woman says neighbor's dogs attacked her outside her north Phoenix home
Portland donor drops gold bar into Salvation Army kettle
Thousands of wreaths to be laid on grave sites of CT service men and women
Sean 'Ace' O'Connor: Boynton Beach mural honors man who died chasing adventure
The questions investigators will be asking after Amtrak derailment
Thieves who vandalized memorial will be caught, vows chairman
Exercise May Aid Parkinson’s Disease, but Make It Intense
Santa rides with a SWAT team in 'Rudolph the Deputy Reindeer' video
Police: Thieves use deception to lure Good Samaritan into robbery in Salt Lake City
CDC chief disputes reports of banned words
Two Tampa high school seniors try to beat the odds after 'aging out' of Florida's foster care system
Puerto Rico Orders Review and Recount of Hurricane Deaths
Microsoft surprises boy who gave up Xbox to donate blankets
Ferguson woman could face charges for pulling gun on school children
Uber helps reunite Army soldier with his teenage children
Minister speaks for first time since Antioch church shooting
Boy Hailed As Hero For Alerting Family To Overnight Fire
Daycare Worker Charged With Burning 5 Toddlers With Hot Glue Gun
Hurricane Recovery, One Boat at a Time
Police: Man Robs 74-Year-Old Woman Of $2 After Helping Her Carry Groceries
Military Bazooka Turned In at San Francisco Gun Buyback
Why New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Lead to Harm
taking gun stores by storm
LUNAR ROVER HAS DRILL, WILL SEEK WATER TO ENABLE DEEP-SPACE TRAVEL
News and Notes About Science
Atlanta airport's power returns, and with it frustration
Take Steps to Winterize Your Dog
Take Steps to Winterize Your Dog
Oasis in the Mojave, Protected but at Risk
Oasis in the Mojave, Protected but at Risk
Oasis in the Mojave, Protected but at Risk
Oasis in the Mojave, Protected but at Risk
At Least 6 Dead in Amtrak Derailment in Washington State, Officials Say
At Least 6 Dead in Amtrak Derailment in Washington State, Officials Say
Learning to Accept My Scar
Learning to Accept My Scar
Ancient Penguins Were Giant Waddling Predators
Ancient Penguins Were Giant Waddling Predators
A Feathered Dinosaur
A Feathered Dinosaur
Is an Ice Cream Binge Bad for the Heart?
Is an Ice Cream Binge Bad for the Heart?
Lessons in Helping African Women Avoid HIV
Lessons in Helping African Women Avoid HIV
Health and Fitness News and Notes
Health and Fitness News and Notes
The Sands of Time
The Sands of Time
Atlanta Airport Power Returns, and With It Stress, Delays and More Cancellations
Atlanta Airport Power Returns, and With It Stress, Delays and More Cancellations
The Latest in Apartment Technology: Fridge Cams and Robotic Valets
Charlottesville Police Chief Steps Down After Handling of Rallies Is Criticized
Charlottesville Police Chief Steps Down After Handling of Rallies Is Criticized
Multiple Deaths as Train Derails on Amtrak Route
Multiple Deaths as Train Derails on Amtrak Route
Rallying Support for the GOP Tax Plan
Rallying Support for the GOP Tax Plan
15 Years After Deportation, Marine Is Free to Return
15 Years After Deportation, Marine Is Free to Return
Several Democrats in New York Already Hear Iowa’s Siren Song
Several Democrats in New York Already Hear Iowa’s Siren Song
The Latest in Apartment Technology: Fridge Cams and Robotic Valets
The Latest in Apartment Technology: Fridge Cams and Robotic Valets
Weather
National News at a Glance
Multiple Deaths as Train Derails on Amtrak Route
Amtrak Faces a High-Profile Derailment. Again.
Amtrak Faces a High-Profile Derailment. Again.
Keely Smith, Torch Singer With a Deadpan Role, Is Dead at 89
Keely Smith, Torch Singer With a Deadpan Role, Is Dead at 89
2 Immigrant Teenagers in U.S. Shelters Must Be Allowed Abortions, Judge Rules
2 Immigrant Teenagers in U.S. Shelters Must Be Allowed Abortions, Judge Rules
Police Union Is Sending Officers to Iowa to Protest de Blasio
Police Union Is Sending Officers to Iowa to Protest de Blasio
A Menorah Caused a Brooklyn Fire That Killed a Mother and 3 Children
A Menorah Caused a Brooklyn Fire That Killed a Mother and 3 Children
Multiple Deaths as Train Derails on Amtrak Route
Multiple Deaths as Train Derails on Amtrak Route
New York City Will Close or Merge 14 Schools From Renewal Program
New York City Will Close or Merge 14 Schools From Renewal Program
TIA ready for an outage
TIA ready for an outage
My kingdom -- or my tax dollars -- for a parking space!
My kingdom -- or my tax dollars -- for a parking space!
Half of California's Thomas Fire contained, but winds set to return
What is positive train control, and could it have prevented the Amtrak crash?
Amtrak train crash: Two victims identified as rail advocates
Survivors' tales: What the train derailment felt like
Speaker spends lavishly for GOP
Speaker spends lavishly for GOP
Couple that provided video in Seminole Heights killings wants a piece of the reward
Couple that provided video in Seminole Heights killings wants a piece of the reward
Columbia Professor Retires in Settlement of Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Columbia Professor Retires in Settlement of Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

World News

Artist Who Filmed Beijing Crackdown is Missing, Friends Say
Artist Who Filmed Beijing Crackdown is Missing, Friends Say
OAS calls for new Honduran elections
Taxi driver detained after British woman found dead in Beirut
The millennials voting for Catalan independence
Indian ruling party narrowly wins key state election
Coalition government with far-right party takes power in Austria
Turkish court orders release of German journalist
US air base in UK on alert after car attempts to ram checkpoint
India’s Governing Party Shows Its Might in State Elections
UK lawmakers debate Libya slave auction footage
In Yemen, the markets have food, but children are starving to death
South Africa's ruling ANC party names Ramaphosa as Zuma's successor
Artist Who Filmed Beijing Crackdown Is Reportedly Freed on Bail
U.S. Military Fires Upon Intruder at Air Base in Britain
US stands alone, defiant at UN Security Council over Jerusalem
Ramaphosa Wins ANC Leadership Battle in South Africa
Afghan President Fires a Powerful Governor From Post He Held 13 Years
Unearthed in Rome’s New Subway: Extinct Elephants and Persian Peach Pits
Independent Panel on Grenfell Tower Fire Condemns Construction Regulations
Austria Swears In a New Government That Includes the Far Right
Austria Swears In a New Government That Includes the Far Right
American Who Escaped Crowded Bali Prison Is Recaptured
American Who Escaped Crowded Bali Prison Is Recaptured
Uber Driver in Lebanon Arrested in Killing of British Diplomat
Uber Driver in Lebanon Arrested in Killing of British Diplomat
Ramaphosa Wins ANC Leadership Battle in South Africa
Ramaphosa Wins ANC Leadership Battle in South Africa
Pence Postpones Trip to Middle East, Citing Vote on Tax Bill
Pence Postpones Trip to Middle East, Citing Vote on Tax Bill
On Trip to Bangladesh, Subway Bomb Suspect Reached Out to Refugees
On Trip to Bangladesh, Subway Bomb Suspect Reached Out to Refugees
Chile’s Voters Extend Latin America’s Shift Right
Chile’s Voters Extend Latin America’s Shift Right
19 acts of heroism in 2017
19 Acts of Heroism in 2017
World News at a Glance
Unified Vote at U.N. Highlights Isolation of U.S. on Jerusalem
Unified Vote at U.N. Highlights Isolation of U.S. on Jerusalem
South China Sea: How 2017's forgotten flashpoint could flare again
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Mounting WannaCry Cyberattack
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Mounting WannaCry Cyberattack

5 On Your Side

WRAL SmartShopper : Fingerlings Monkey Bar Playset with Liv $24.99
WRAL SmartShopper : Swag Code until 4 pm for 3 SB points
WRAL SmartShopper : Sterling Silver Heart Necklace Lightning Deal $15.19
WRAL SmartShopper : Meal Prep 3-Compartment Containers 15 Pack $11.19
WRAL SmartShopper : Gaming Headset Headphones Lightning Deal 76% off
WRAL SmartShopper : Pulsar Men's Quartz Silver Watch $44.99 (74% off)
WRAL SmartShopper : Scratch Off World and US Travel Tracker Map Set $13.99 (80% off)
WRAL SmartShopper : Share your deals & questions 12/18
WRAL SmartShopper : Weekly meal plans and Monday menus
WRAL SmartShopper : Holiday bonus gift card offers 2017
WRAL SmartShopper : Great ham sales this week: 12/13 - 12/19
WRAL SmartShopper : Sundome 3 Person Tent only $27.66
WRAL SmartShopper : Dollar General Deals: Prego, Smithfield bacon, Gain
WRAL SmartShopper : White Fingerlings Interactive Baby Monkey in stock $14.99!
WRAL SmartShopper : Rite Aid deals 12/17: Free Colgate, Coke, prescription transfer
The best cordless drills for DIY friends on your shopping list
WRAL SmartShopper : FREE Purex at CVS through 12/23!
WRAL SmartShopper : Riceworks Chips only 84 cents
WRAL SmartShopper : Kraft American cheese only $1 at Lowes Foods

Business

This Chinese startup's electric SUV is a lot cheaper than Tesla's
EU to investigate Ikea tax payments
Stocks surge as investors cheer corporate tax cut
Sweet and salty! Hershey buys SkinnyPop maker
Campbell's is buying Snyder's
Facebook to demote posts fishing for Likes
Twitter suspends Britain First account that Trump retweeted
Atlanta airport mess: How does this happen?
ESPN president resigns, citing substance addiction
What the tax bill means for Millennials
ESPN staffers shocked, saddened by John Skipper's resignation
Skipper Resigns as ESPN President, Citing Substance Addiction
Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge Join With Live Nation
Amazon's corporate bulldozer is fueled by Wall Street
Why Wells Fargo could be one of tax reform's big winners
Will Atlanta's airport outage hurt its Amazon HQ2 bid?
Billionaires battle over underground supersonic transportation
Want to boost your income? Here's how
There's a good chance your holiday returns will end up in a landfill
Why the GOP tax bill is a win for Betsy DeVos' agenda
At ESPN, Skipper Resigns as President, Citing Substance Addiction
TPG Growth, a Red-Hot Investor, Stays Small as It Pursues Deals
How Flyers Can Relax and U.S. Airlines Can Compete: With Spas
Ikea is Focus of European Inquiry Over Possible Skirting of Tax Bills
34 things you need to know about the incoming tax law
Boeing and Bombardier Trade Clash Poses More Risks for NAFTA
2017 was the year of (certain) women's voices
Buyers see Bitcoin as the future
President Trump, the animatronic version, has arrived at Disney World
President Trump, the Animatronic Version, Comes to Disney World
Why you shouldn't add Bitcoin to your retirement portfolio
What Needs to Happen Before Electric Cars Take Over the World
What Needs to Happen Before Electric Cars Take Over the World
Big retailers are testing out subscription services
Hospital Giants Vie for Patients in Effort to Fend Off New Rivals
Hospital Giants Vie for Patients in Effort to Fend Off New Rivals
Have You Ever Felt Sorry for the IRS? Now Might Be the Time
Have You Ever Felt Sorry for the IRS? Now Might Be the Time
How Prepaying State and Local Taxes Could Save You Money
How Prepaying State and Local Taxes Could Save You Money
Tax Cuts Benefit the Rich, but Not All of Them
Tax Cuts Benefit the Rich, but Not All of Them
Business News at a Glance
China's bike-sharing frenzy has turned into a bubble

Lifestyles

Ancient village saved by Chinese philanthropist opens as Shanghai resort
Go Ask Mom : Exclusive! Get a deal on tickets to see Marvel Universe Live at PNC Arena in January
Go Ask Mom : 12 Days of Science starts at natural sciences museum in Raleigh today
Go Ask Mom : Cary teen girls create first swim parka for females, get support from Olympians
Bikes, beauty, beer and beyond: Ways to play in Boulder
Recipe of the Week: Spiced Pineapple Christmas Ham
Stuff those stockings
Holiday gift ideas for your computer -- because why not?
The year of yes for holiday tech gifts
10 great places to spend New Year's Eve
Go Ask Mom : Holiday Science Experiment: Make your tinsel float
Go Ask Mom : Eight Days of Treats: Coconut and white chocolate brownies are a must try
Go Ask Mom : Give a Book Week: Quail Ridge Books picks 10 favorite children's books by N.C. authors
Go Ask Mom : Julia Sims: Call me Scrooge
How I.M. Pei's Bank of China Tower changed Hong Kong's skyline

Entertainment

What's on Tap : 17 Triangle events to check out this week
NC native Brooke Simpson prepares for 'The Voice' finale
Tavis Smiley: 'PBS made a huge mistake.' PBS to Smiley: Get your story straight
'A Christmas Story Live' didn't bring the holiday cheer
What's on Tap : Vita Vite wine bar expands to North Hills
What's on Tap : Alamo Drafthouse to unveil video store concept in Raleigh
Showtime sets date for Trump spoof 'Our Cartoon President'
Review: ‘A Christmas Story Live!’ Wasn’t Lively Enough
Four of Vick's fiction faves from 2017 -- a very good year
Can Brooke Simpson go all the way on The Voice?
Daniel Day-Lewis stitches together chilly 'Phantom Thread'
Christopher Plummer can't quite fix 'All the Money in the World'
Hip-Hop Changes. Eminem Doesn’t.
Hip-Hop Changes. Eminem Doesn’t.
Southern History, Unsugarcoated
Southern History, Unsugarcoated
Jonghyun: Fans mourn death of SHINee K-pop star
Bryan Is Latest Challenger to Hold Off Swift for No. 1
Bryan Is Latest Challenger to Hold Off Swift for No. 1
Royal Court Reverses Decision to Cancel ‘Rita, Sue and Bob Too’
Royal Court Reverses Decision to Cancel ‘Rita, Sue and Bob Too’
When Disenfranchised Lives and American Ideals Collide Onstage
When Disenfranchised Lives and American Ideals Collide Onstage

Political News

New security strategy to call China 'strategic competitor,' lay out strategic aims
Mother of soldier killed in Niger on Trump: 'He's human just like us'
Donald Trump is calm about the Russia investigation. For now.
Tax voting starts Tuesday, why is Corker voting yes?
Manchin, Leahy say Franken shouldn't have had to resign before Ethics probe
Trump National Security Strategy Sees U.S. Confronting China and Russia
Judge Alex Kozinski, accused of sexual misconduct, resigns
Can Donald Trump fire Robert Mueller? And how would it work?
'Fox and Friends' 9 lamest 'questions' for Ivanka Trump today
Trump National Security Strategy Sees U.S. Confronting China and Russia
Competing interests in both chambers ahead of government shutdown deadline
DACA negotiations reach critical week
Al Franken's chances of un-resigning? 'Close to zero.'
Hatch insists that real estate provision wasn't added to win Corker's vote
Washington state's US lawmakers tweet condolences over train derailment
Trump judicial nominee Matthew Petersen withdraws after viral hearing video
Trump unveils national security plan, blasts previous presidents
Trump's 1st tweet on the Seattle train crash played politics
Matthew Petersen's letter to Trump withdrawing his judicial nomination
Trump’s National Security Plan Warns of ‘Great Power Competition’ With Russia and China
5 things to know about Trump's national security strategy
Rebelling Republican Suburbs Offer Democrats Path to House Control
Democrats have a new Southern strategy
Mike Pence delays Israel, Egypt trip as tax vote nears
Trump’s National Security Plan Warns of ‘Great Power Competition’ With Russia and China
Sarah Palin's oldest son charged with beating up his father
Across the Atlantic, Another Supreme Court Case on Cake and Gay Rights
Is this Idaho race the weirdest election result of 2017?
Public opposition to tax bill grows as vote approaches
In Fight for Judiciary Slot, Democrats Broach the ‘I’ Word: Impeachment
In Fight for Judiciary Slot, Democrats Broach the ‘I’ Word: Impeachment
House Republicans plan to introduce $81 billion disaster aid package
Admin can't block undocumented pregnant teens in US custody from seeking abortions, judge says
Johnson: Mueller email dispute may require change to the law
Graham had 'long' talk with Trump about immigration
Republican Tax Cuts Would Lift Some Industries More Than Others
Republican Tax Cuts Would Lift Some Industries More Than Others
Former Pentagon UFO official: 'We may not be alone'
Despite calls for Franken to stay, Senate Democrats largely ready to move on
Burr: Senate Intelligence is examining 2016 Jill Stein campaign
White House officially blames North Korea for massive 'WannaCry' cyberattack
Trump nominee withdraws in latest judicial setback for White House
Trump Nominee Withdraws in Latest Judicial Setback for White House
On Cusp of Tax Vote, Mystery About Swing Vote, but Little About Outcome
Mixed Signals as Trump Sets National Security Policy
Mixed Signals as Trump Sets National Security Policy
Without the Insurance Mandate, Health Care’s Future Is Anyone’s Guess
Without the Insurance Mandate, Health Care’s Future Is Anyone’s Guess
Trump Inaccurately Claims ‘Firsts’ in Defense Speech
Trump Inaccurately Claims ‘Firsts’ in Defense Speech
Rebelling Republican Suburbs Offer Democrats Path to House Control
Rebelling Republican Suburbs Offer Democrats Path to House Control
Senate approves GOP tax plan, House to revote Wednesday
Trump and Putin, closer than ever

Health Team

Puerto Rico orders review of deaths after hurricane
4 babies die in intensive care unit of South Korean hospital
Why kids love fascist cartoons like 'Paw Patrol' and 'Thomas'
Allergic to eggs? You can now get the flu shot, new guidelines say
Six mind-body tips for less holiday stress
LGBQ teens face serious suicide risk, research finds
Woman gives birth to baby from embryo frozen 24 years ago