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Saunders: The Rev. Barber says Moral Mondays successful, even if they didn’t yield many results at polls
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Malaysia says MH370 crash an accident to clear compensation
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Poor start dooms NC State in 68-57 loss to Clemson
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No. 4 Duke falls at No. 8 Notre Dame 77-73
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Latest IBM layoffs hit RTP, other US sites
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Attorney general nominee Lynch holds her own at Senate hearing
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Transit authority ready to sell downtown Union Station site to Raleigh
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Retired Apex police officer rescues crash victim from creek
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The art of layering: How to dress for fluctuating temps
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NC lawmakers file dozens of bills, including controversial same-sex wedding exemption
State legislators returned Wednesday from a two-week break and got straight to work, filing 28 bills that address hot topics ranging from same-sex marriage to political parties’ role in judicial elections.
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SAS’s 2014 revenue rose to $3.09 billion
Business software giant SAS plans to announce Thursday that its revenue grew 2.3 percent last year, half the rate it enjoyed in 2013, as the strong U.S. dollar depressed sales.
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Area universities report robust donations in 2014
Last year was a record year for fund raising at US universities, including Duke University, according to a new report.
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Poor start dooms NC State in 68-57 loss to Clemson
The Clemson Tigers raced to a 20-point first-half lead and withstood an NC State rally in the second half for a 68-57 victory at PNC Arena, handing the Wolfpack a third straight loss.
Local/State News
NC not waiting on FAA to explore commercial drone use
With experts saying new federal rules for civilian use of drones are still probably months or even years away, North Carolina’s nascent drone industry and state government agencies that are eager to use the aircraft aren’t waiting.
Business
Global stocks hit by oil plunge, Fed mention of rate hike
Global shares fell Thursday after oil prices plunged and the Federal Reserve issued a reminder it is still on track to raise interest rates this year. The release of weaker-than-expected retail sales figures in Japan was another reason for gloom.
Politics
Business leaders call for more NC transportation spending, but not for more taxes
North Carolina business leaders on Wednesday called for the legislature to increase state transportation spending by billions of dollars over the coming decade – but they refused to discuss possible new taxes.
Nation/World News
Beyond front lines in Iraq, a forgotten force faces Islamic State
A handful of Iraqi fighters have continued to battle the Islamic State, largely abandoned by the Shiite-led central government in Baghdad.
Living
The art of layering: How to dress for fluctuating temps
When the temperatures hit close to 50 in the afternoons, many of us are leaving for work or school early in the mornings while it’s at or below freezing outside. How do you dress for that?
Entertainment
Broadway’s Capathia Jenkins tells stories in song
Broadway star Capathia Jenkins will perform at the Garner Performing Arts Center on Saturday night as part of the town’s Broadway Voices concert series.
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