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WRAL Daily Download

An in-depth conversation on a North Carolina story making headlines at WRAL News in Raleigh, NC.

Recent Episodes

July 3, 2025

A new study finds kids' foods are more likely to contain synthetic dyes

A new study led by UNC researcher Elizabeth Dunford reveals that nearly 20% of popular U.S. food products contain synthetic dyes, with a significant concentration found in items marketed to children. WRAL Health Reporter Grac...
July 2, 2025

With Tillis out, GOP has more clarity — and hope — in North Carolina

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis surprised fellow Republicans Sunday when he said he wouldn’t seek reelection next year. The decision has underscored the dangers Republicans face when opposing Republican President Donald Trump. And i...
July 1, 2025

How climate change made Raleigh's record-breaking heat more likely

In the last week, we've seen a stretch of record breaking summer heat. Experts says climate change is making those kinds of days five times more likely. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin explains the metric used to track this kind of tem...
June 30, 2025

Budget talks stall, shrimping ban fails and Helene bill prevails as NC lawmakers adjourn

North Carolina lawmakers adjourned for summer vacation without approving a budget, leaving a number of big spending priorities in limbo. But the legislature did agree on a few things, sending dozens of bills to Gov. Josh Stei...
June 27, 2025

A new WRAL documentary explores cancer in young North Carolinians

Cancer is striking people younger than ever. We’re talking about aggressive forms of cancer happening to people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. WRAL Documentary Reporter Cristin Severance shares the stories of three North Carolin...
June 26, 2025

What you need to know about the first measles case in North Carolina

The first case of the measles was found in Guilford and Forsyth counties earlier this week. It comes as cases continue across the country. WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba explains how to protect yourself.

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