NC bill would require state-level criminal background check for teachers
By Laura Leslie , WRAL capitol bureau chief for WRAL NEWS. A bill scheduled for its first hearing in a key committee on Tuesday would add a new layer of scrutiny for would-be North Carolina teachers. House
Pacers rally to beat Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton finished with 22 points, 11 assists and nine
Pres. Trump announces U.S., China deal on rare earth minerals is ‘done’

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China have come to an agreement over trade and the acquisition of rare earth minerals. Rare earth elements and magnets widely used by the automotive and defense sectors
LA curfew takes effect as Pres. Trump stands firm on decision to send in troops

A curfew of downtown Los Angeles went into effect, after being imposed by LA Mayor Karen Bass in order to prevent vandalism and looting during the ongoing immigration protests in the area. Bass’ decision to implement the
Mavericks deny request for NY Knicks to interview Jason Kidd for head coach spot

The New York Knicks have been denied permission to interview Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the move puts to rest rumors of apparent interest between Kidd and the Knicks. Dallas hadn’t initially
Morgan Wallen shares heartfelt track ‘Superman’ written for his son

Morgan Wallen shared his touching new song titled “Superman,” a personal tribute to his son. Co-written with Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, and James Maddocks, the song quickly generated buzz online after Wallen teased it on
The Beach Boys co-founder and singer Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, legendary co-founder and chief songwriter for The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. Wilson’s family announced his passing on social media on Wednesday, June 11, featuring a recent photo of Wilson smiling
The Beach Boys co-founder and singer Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, legendary co-founder and chief songwriter for The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. Wilson’s family announced his passing on social media on Wednesday, June 11, featuring a recent photo of Wilson smiling
See the trailer for Marvel Studios ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Marvel Studios has shared the debut trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, starring Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch),
‘GMA’ Summer Concert Series lineup includes Dierks Bentley, Teyana Taylor, Good Charlotte and more

ABC’s Good Morning America announced their annual ‘Summer Concert Series’ lineup, which kicks-off Thursday, June 12th with a special performance by New Kids on the Block – marking the last concert inside the iconic GMA Times Square