A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

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You can score a free sample of Kate Spade Live Colorfully perfume through Facebook today. 

You can score a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katespade/app_100419130151251" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> free sample </a> of Kate Spade Live Colorfully perfume through Facebook today.

Friday Freebie: Free sample of Kate Spade perfume

The protest comes days after intense protests broke out on the university's Y Campus. Several pro-Palestinian protesters removed the flag at Polk Place and replaced it with a Palestinian Flag on Tuesday, April 30.

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching through UNC after blocking Franklin Street

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching through UNC campus

The Carolina Hurricanes have started its second round series against the New York Rangers. Follow along live as the puck drops at Madison Square Garden.

Live updates: Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game 1

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A 28-acre wonderland of exotic and rare plants from all over the globe is opening for visitors - for this weekend only.

'Only place on earth': 28-acre wonderland of rare plants hidden near Raleigh opens this weekend

Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens acres of rare plants for two weekends only. Image courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

A woman was arrested on drunk driving charges after crashing head-on into a state trooper early Sunday morning in Sampson County.

Woman charged with DWI after car crashes into state trooper's vehicle head-on

State trooper involved in head-on collision with woman arrested for drunk driving

This weekend will be wet, but our rain coverage will lighten overnight as we prepare for an unsettled pattern this week.

Rain to lighten overnight, but unsettled pattern ahead this week 🌧️

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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

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Brian Hernandez Jr. will need a minute to digest his signature victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

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Lowe Homers Twice On Rehab; Baz Throws 3IP In First Game Action In Nearly 2 Years

Gwinnett uses force, downs Durham, 5-3

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According to the Holly Springs Police Department, authorities are searching for 18-year-old Kalea Ava Melton.