Days after UNC officials told pro-Palestinian protesters to take down a tent encampment at Polk Place, protesters have formed a tent encampment after calling for the school's divestment from Israel on Sunday. Student Justice for Palestine, the group organizing the encampment, told WRAL News school officials said they would conduct a sweep of the encampment but did not specify when the sweep would happen or by whom.

UNC protesters form tent encampment for second time in three days

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

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The Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series kicks off this week!

RALEIGH, N.C. — Another busy week ahead in the Triangle. Here are our picks to help get you to the weekend!

It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We have a list of events happening in and around the Triangle.

Also today, the Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series kicks off its Triangle battles at 1705 Prime in Raleigh. This Iron Chef-like competition features two chefs, six courses and one winner - selected by the diners.

The 1920s-era feel-good musical "Nice Work If You Can Get It" starts its run at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. It plays there through Sunday. Tickets start at $26.

Also tonight, local arts organizations will be The Hive at Busy Bee for Wherefore: The Shakespeare Raleigh Kickoff Party. The evening will include live music from Melted Butter, a performance by the Nickel Shakespeare Girls, and a panel discussion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Guests are asked to RSVP.

Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh hosts a Burlesque and Comedy show tonight starting at 8 p.m. The show features a mix of comedians with burlesque dancers performing in between sets. General admission tickets are $12.

The U.S. Figure Skating National Championships continue in Greensboro with the ladies and paris short programs. Tickets are available for single sessions and multiple days.

Award-winning humorist Jeanne Robertson brings her Southern charm to the Clayton Center for a show tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30.

For more of our picks for the month, check out <a href="https://www.wral.com/triangle_best_bets_calendar/10004483/">our best bets calendar.</a> And check back on Thursday for our official picks for the weekend!

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More than 200 protesters were arrested Saturday at Northeastern University, Arizona State University, Indiana University and Washington University in St. Louis, according to officials, as colleges across the country struggle to quell growing pro-Palestinian demonstrations and encampments on campus.

Pro-Palestinian protests at UNC continue as crackdowns begin at four universities across the country

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(CNN) -- Hamas on Saturday published a video of two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran.

Chapel Hill native held hostage appears in Hamas video for first time

Hamas releases new hostage video of American-Israeli Keith Siegel

The event had a candlelight vigil and a prayer service as children of Holocaust survivors told their parent's stories. In another room of the temple, people read aloud the names of more than 6 million Jewish people who died during World War II.

'Never forget': Annual Holocaust Commemoration has largest crowd in recent years

Annual Holocaust Commemoration

Enjoy the mild temps while you can because a warm-up is on the way, bringing temperatures in the high 80s in the upcoming week.


Mild Sunday night, Monday morning expected as heat ramps up

Sunglasses and shorts weather, Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3

Art Pope, one of the most influential Republican Party insiders in North Carolina, wants the state to investigate NCInnovation. The group is backed by $500 million dollars in government funding. Pope questions its accounting despite previous financial reviews that found it in compliance.

Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

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

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Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft to the New England Patriots. Two of his former UNC teammates were drafted on Saturday.

NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC, Duke, other local schools

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DENVER (AP) -- Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado on Sunday.

Jets forward Namestnikov is taken to the hospital after a puck hit him in the face

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DOVER, Del. (AP) — Denny Hamlin held off a hard-charging Kyle Larson over the final, thrilling laps and wiggled through lapped traffic to win the NASCAR Cup race by about a quarter of a second Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway.

Denny Hamlin holds off Larson late to win NASCAR Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry received a standing ovation when they showed up at historic, creole French Quarter restaurant Arnaud's on the eve of their final round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning on his second day in the majors this season to give the New York Mets a 4-2 comeback victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that prevented a three-game sweep Sunday.

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