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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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Construction on a new entrance to the visitor center at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Nov. 21, 2017. The construction is part of a $380 million project to improve the the 91-acre Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. (Whitney Curtis/The New York Times)

St. louis reconnects with the gateway arch and its pioneer spirit