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

Police are investigating two bank robberies within a few hours of each other in the Poconos.

<b>STROUDSBURG, PA</b> — Police are investigating two bank robberies within a few hours of each other in the Poconos.

Police were called to First National Bank near Tannersville around noon Monday. The robber showed a gun and got away with some money.

Then just after 4 p.m., someone robbed Citizens Bank on Main Street in Stroudsburg.

Police have not said if the two robberies in Monroe County are connected.

Police Investigating Two Bank Robberies in the Poconos

Five North Carolina firefighters are among more than 200 fallen heroes being honored and remembered this weekend.

Five NC firefighters to be honored among 226 fallen heroes nationwide

This weekend will be wet -- with potential for heavy rain and even flooding in parts of the state.

Brace for a soaking: Heavy rain 🌧️ threatens parts of NC Sunday 

Futurecast for Sunday 

Saturday's graduation ceremony comes exactly a month after students were asked to leave the University and finish the semester virtually, a bid to save money amid St. Augustine's months-long financial crisis. 

 St. Augustine's students earn degrees as university battles financial crisis

A homeowner reportedly shot and killed a man who was on his property in Moore County on Friday night.

Trespasser shot, killed after encounter with homeowner in Moore County, officials say

Police car crime scene night

A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

Trevor Elijah Jordan Grice of Smithfield 

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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

Gwinnett uses force, downs Durham, 5-3

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The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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Stripers Capitalize On Error, Score Twice In 10th for Victory

Gwinnett steals 5-4 extra inning win over Bulls

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Taylor Pendrith has been here before — holding or sharing a lead after three rounds on the PGA Tour.