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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Funny story - several years ago my husband, Vann, was mistaken for Greg by an elderly lady -
she just kept saying he was trying to fool her and that she knew he was, too, Greg Fishel.

Just wanted to send congratulations to Greg Fishel on 30 Years with WRAL.  I've been watching all these 30 years  know I can count on the most accurate weather reporting when done by Greg.

Funny story - several years ago my husband, Vann, was mistaken for Greg by an elderly lady -<br />

she just kept saying he was trying to fool her and that she knew he was, too, Greg Fishel.

Thanks, Greg for all your years of service to our communities.

From Dixie in Efland

It is going to be borderline tropical this week, as our rain chances will continue this week before we see another 90-degree day.

Rain returns Monday with evening storms possible ⛈️

Weather headlines for Monday, May 6, through Sunday, May 12

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.

Trial for North Carolina's voter ID law begins Monday

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According to the Zebulon Police Department, the driver then crashed around exit 264A just west of the stadium after the shooting.

Driver crashes near Mudcats stadium after shooting, police say

Crash scene at Five County Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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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

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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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Aquavious Hickman, 17, stated that he would kill her, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney.

Parkland student who was filmed slapping teacher will be tried as an adult, facing several charges, city officials say

Parkland High School in Winston-Salem

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper launched a three-run homer, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 18 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.

Harper homers and Bohm extends his hitting streak as the streaking Phillies beat the Giants 5-4

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That teen is seriously injured, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, after responders from several agencies were at the silo near 82000 East County Road 22. That silo is near the town of Deer Trail, about 50 miles east of Denver.