It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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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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Senate rules limit what images can be broadcast on TV during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

<b>CNN</b> — Senate rules limit what images can be broadcast on TV during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Notably, that restricts viewers from seeing how senators are responding to arguments of each side, or if they're even in the chamber as the proceedings continue. Trump's legal team on Tuesday wrapped up its opening arguments.

Here's what sketch artist Bill Hennessy saw from his perch in the press gallery, including views of Democratic presidential contenders Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Day 1: Impeachment trial scenes you can't see on TV

Day 2: Impeachment trial scenes you can't see on TV

Day 3: Impeachment trial scenes you can't see on TV

Day 4: Impeachment trial scenes you can't see on TV

Day 5: Impeachment trial scenes you can't see on TV

Day 6: Impeachment trial scenes you can't see on TV

Impeachment trial scenes featuring Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Mitt Romney you can't see on TV

WRAL News was told that 22 students were on board, ages 5 to 11. Two students were taken to WakeMed for femur fractures and facial lacerations. Six other students were taken to Smithfield hospital. 

'Inattention was a factor:' School bus crash sends 8 children under age 11 to the hospital, some with serious injuries

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's photo voter identification law is set to go to trial Monday, with arguments expected to focus on whether the requirement unlawfully discriminates against Black and Hispanic citizens or serves legitimate state interests to boost public confidence in elections.

5 years after a federal lawsuit, North Carolina voter ID trial is set to begin

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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 ⛈️

Rain chances Monday

The USGS website shows the earthquake happened just south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.


Earthquake rumbles near Charlotte overnight, most recent in string of NC earthquakes this spring

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The Raleigh Hazmat team is on scene and clamping the line now. 

Crews responding to gas leak on Pikes Peak Drive in Raleigh, evacuations possible

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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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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Deputies said they commanded the man to drop the weapon and raise his hands. However, they said the man refused to comply and instead fired two rounds. A deputy fired his gun, hitting the man.

Deputy shoots & kills man waving firearm at passing cars, authorities say

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Kyle Larson came roaring around the outside of Chris Buescher on the final lap at Kansas Speedway, banging doors with him all the way to the finish line, only to be told by his team over the radio that everything he had given was not quite enough.

Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

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McKINNEY, Texas (AP) -- Taylor Pendrith tried his best to ignore Ben Kohles' final-hole meltdown, focusing on the eagle putt that the Canadian thought he might have to make even to force a playoff as he walked toward the 18th green.