The Carolina Hurricanes struggled to get shots and score on the power play as they fell to the New York Rangers on Sunday in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series stays in New York with Game 2 on Tuesday. WRAL will have full postgame coverage tonight at 11:25 p.m.

Canes rally falls short, lose to Rangers to start the series, 4-3

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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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

The Greater Naples Fire District is getting in the back to class spirit.

<b>NAPLES, FL</b> — The Greater Naples Fire District is getting in the back to class spirit.

The department is holding their 13th annual back to school sneaker drive.

Fire fighters are collecting sneakers for collier county elementary and middle school children.

Sneakers will be collected through September 8th and delivered to schools to be handed out.

You can drop off any new sneakers or monetary donations to any Greater Naples Fire Rescue station.

Greater Naples Fire Rescue collecting sneakers for kids

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 disperse after blocking Franklin Street, marching through UNC campus

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching through UNC campus

The Hurricanes struggled on special teams, allowing two goals in the power play. Carolina will face the Rangers on Tuesday in Game 2. 

Hurricanes fall to Rangers to start second round, 4-3

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North Carolina's voter ID law will head back to the courtroom on Monday. Opponents of the law say it discriminates against Black and Latino voters, while supporters say it will ensure the security of elections in North Carolina going forward.

North Carolina voter ID law begins another trial on Monday

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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 🌧️

Futurecast for Sunday 

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.

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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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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonah Heim hit a tying solo home run in the ninth inning and Nathaniel Lowe had a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Heim homers in the 9th and Lowe hits an RBI single in the 10th to lead Rangers past Royals 3-2

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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