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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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 suspected drunken driver was injured early Friday after driving the wrong way on Interstate 40 East and crashing into two vehicles, according to Raleigh police.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A suspected drunken driver was injured early Friday after driving the wrong way on Interstate 40 East and crashing into two vehicles, according to Raleigh police.

The driver's name was not released, but police said the person's injuries were minor. The other drivers were not hurt.

The crash happened shortly before 1:50 a.m. near Wade Avenue. No other information was released.

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A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

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Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: $5,000 reward offered 

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A motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries after a crash on Tom Starling Road in Cumberland County on Friday night.

Cumberland County motorcycle accident leaves rider seriously injured

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant. 

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte 

Officer Josh Eyer, wife Ashley Eyer and their young son.

Tim Hall thought his late-night Doordash order might be delayed, but he never imagined he'd see a police officer at his door. 

Fuquay-Varina Police Officer delivers doordash order after arrest 

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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. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.

Brent Rooker's 2-run homer leads A's to fifth straight win, 3-1 over Marlins

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PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth hit back-to-back homers, Dylan Cease pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the San Diego Padres won their third game in a row, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Friday night.

Padres win third straight with 7-1 victory over D-backs, look forward to potential Arráez addition

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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.