A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

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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

A state trooper is finding himself on the wrong side of the law.

<b>ROXBORO, N.C.</b> — A state trooper is finding himself on the wrong side of the law.<br />

WRAL has learned Trooper S.M. Mangum was arrested Friday evening by another state Highway Patrol trooper on a drunken driving charge.<br />

The Person County Sheriff's Office and the Highway Patrol haven't released specific details about what happened. The Highway Patrol will only say it is taking &quot;internal actions.&quot;

State Trooper Faces Drunken-Driving Charge

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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

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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

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

Rainy Monday starts stretch of unsettled weather

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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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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lando Norris should take a lesson from his last big party and perhaps tone down the celebration for his first career Formula 1 victory.

Lando Norris earns 1st career F1 victory by ending Verstappen's dominance at Miami

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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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The Hurricanes struggled on special teams, allowing two goals in the power play. Carolina will face the Rangers on Tuesday in Game 2. 

Hurricanes fall to Rangers to start second round, 4-3

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Wilborn said the Mount Harmony Church Road will be blocked for several hours while the investigation continues.