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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Fayetteville police said speeding caused a fatal crash in Fayetteville on Thursday morning. 



<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Fayetteville police said a speeding motorcyclist, who was refusing to stop for officers, died after crashing with a car.

Police said they attempted to stop the motorcyclist driving about 145 mph in a 45 mph zone on Cliffdale Road around 10:30 a.m. The motorcyclist increased speed, police said, and officers ended the chase for safety reasons.

The motorcyclist then crashed into a car pulling out of a neighborhood from Dandridge Drive onto North Reilly Road around 11 a.m. The motorcyclist was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene.

Police are waiting to notify family before releasing the identity of the motorcyclist.

The driver of the car was not injured in the crash.

Police said additional information will be released when it becomes available.

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Police: Motorcyclist was going 145 mph before fatal crash in Fayetteville 

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A woman was arrested on drunk driving charges after crashing head-on into a state trooper early Sunday morning in Sampson County.

Woman charged with DWI after car crashes into state trooper's vehicle head-on

State trooper involved in head-on collision with woman arrested for drunk driving

A death investigation is underway at Harnett Correctional Institution after Erik Ramsey, 29, was found unresponsive in his cell.

Inmate found unresponsive in his cell, prompting death investigation in Harnett County

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A 28-acre wonderland of exotic and rare plants from all over the globe is opening for visitors - for this weekend only.

'Only place on earth': 28-acre wonderland of rare plants hidden near Raleigh opens this weekend

Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens acres of rare plants for two weekends only. Image courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Durham police are investigating two separate hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians that happened this weekend.

Durham police offer reward for help solving two hit-and-run crashes overnight

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Three people were seriously injured in a major accident on State Hwy 96 Saturday night.

Three people hospitalized after T-bone crash sends two cars careening across intersection, into a ditch

Three seriously injured in Johnston County T-Bone accident

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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. 

Hurricanes, Rangers open playoff series; NHL releases complete schedule

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Brian Hernandez Jr. will need a minute to digest his signature victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

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It was a normal end to the school day in late April for Acie Holland III, an eighth grader at Glen Hills Middle School in Glendale, Wisconsin. He followed his routine and got on the school bus to go home. The bus driver joked with students, Holland said, before putting on her headphones. Then things took a sudden turn.

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

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BOSTON (AP) — With the Boston Bruins' season on the brink and the team's top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn't hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

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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.