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A rollercoaster ride at Carowinds is closed until further notice after a large crack on a support beam was reported to park employees.

WCNC Charlotte viewer Jeremy Wagner shared photos and a video of the crack on the Fury 325 coaster late Friday night. The video shows the ride running at one point, with the affected part of the beam visibly moving as the coaster cars run on the track it supports.

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/carowinds-fury-325-ride-close-local/275-9caaab31-5e8a-421e-a5a6-ecd877304ec5

The leader of a powerful mercenary group sent his troops marching toward Moscow on Saturday, seizing a major military base and key installations along the way. Tensions between Wagner boss Yevgeniy Prigozhin and Russia’s military leaders have been building for months over decisions about the war in Ukraine.

The troops turned around after a deal was brokered by Belarus. But this was a stunning challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s authority and could weaken him further.

Violent protests have erupted across France after police fatally shot a 17-year-old boy of North African descent, identified as Nahel M., on Tuesday. On Friday night alone, more than 1,300 people were arrested. NBC News’ Josh Lederman has the latest.

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Canisius University president discusses the affirmative action decision by SCOTUS: Canisius College President Steve Stoute has proudly passed out diplomas. But on Thursday he was passing out opinions on the Supreme Court's six member majority decision against affirmative action admissions and the impact on his Jesuit school/
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