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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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

A Burlington woman has been charged with statutory rape after a 12-year-old told police he was forced to have sex with her.

<b>BURLINGTON, N.C.</b> — A local woman has been charged with statutory rape after a 12-year-old told police he was forced to have sex with her.

Cassandra Lynn Cone, 18, of 2105 Peace Lane, was charged with first-degree statutory rape and was being held Wednesday in the Alamance County Jail under a $40,000 bond.

The boy said he was assaulted last Thursday, police said.

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

Rainy Monday starts 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.

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

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Lowe Homers Twice On Rehab; Baz Throws 3IP In First Game Action In Nearly 2 Years

Gwinnett uses force, downs Durham, 5-3

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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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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 16-year-old boy who was shot dead by police after stabbing a man in the Australian west coast city of Perth had been in a deradicalization program but had no links to an alleged network of teen extremists in the east coast city of Sydney, authorities said.