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

(CNN Español) —  Perú registró este lunes dos nuevos casos de coronavirus. Según un comunicado del ministerio de Salud están relacionados al primero confirmado en el país y son un hombre de 78 años y una mujer de 66.

<b>CNN ESPAñOL</b> — (CNN Español) —  Perú registró este lunes dos nuevos casos de coronavirus. Según un comunicado del ministerio de Salud están relacionados al primero confirmado en el país y son un hombre de 78 años y una mujer de 66.

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Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: $5,000 reward offered 

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Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant. 

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte 

Officer Josh Eyer, wife Ashley Eyer and their young son.

Some North Carolina lawmakers want to add a broad new definition of antisemitism to state statutes. Some say it's needed because state law doesn't clearly define the term. Others say the proposal could ban political criticism of Israel.

As NC lawmakers consider antisemitism bill, critics worry about free speech

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

School bus crashes in Johnston County after hit-and-run, driver charged 

School bus involved crash in Johnston County near Webb Mill Rd

Friday, May 3, 2024 -- Whether it is failing to stand up to phony claims of election fraud, ignoring efforts to subvert justice and democracy or showing a reluctance to disavow dangerous and violent rhetoric of party nominees, it is the good of the Republican Party first. What's best for the nation or the state is, at best, a distant second.

Editorial: Profiles in capitulation

Tapes Take Trump Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department holds a processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer. 

Watch live: Processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer

Watch live: Processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer, who died in Charlotte last week

Emergency responders in Cary a rescue woman trapped on her front porch after the porch collapsed. 

Cary crews rescue woman trapped on front porch

Cary rescue woman trapped on front porch

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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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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

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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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McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jake Knapp is spending his weekends much differently now as a rookie on the PGA Tour, just more than two years after working security at a restaurant in his hometown that was also a late-night hotspot.

Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

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A new driver's license office opened Friday in Tarboro, filling a need in eastern North Carolina.

