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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.



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More than 70 rare and endangered species - plants and animals found nowhere else in the world - thrive atop Grandfather Mountain.

<b>LINVILLE, N.C.</b> — More than 70 rare and endangered species – plants and animals found nowhere else in the world – thrive atop Grandfather Mountain.

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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

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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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This weekend will be wet, but our rain coverage will lighten overnight as we prepare for an unsettled pattern this week.

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

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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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PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte and Joc Pederson homered to back Ryne Nelson’s return to the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday, defeating the San Diego Padres 11-4.

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