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SAS’s 2014 revenue rose to $3.09 billion
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UNC-CH warns of two Internet scams aimed at students, employees
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Area universities report robust donations in 2014
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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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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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NC moves ahead with drone research
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.
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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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US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
The number of people seeking unemployment aid plunged last week to the lowest level in almost 15 years, a sign hiring will likely remain healthy.
Featured
A down year for deer hunting
For many Tar Heels, deer season was a disappointment. Not only was the harvest down, so were deer...
Our new food site: The Recipe
The News & Observer has a new cooking website featuring favorite recipes, hunger-inducing photos...
Sports
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
Transit authority ready to sell downtown Union Station site to Raleigh
The region's transit authority is ready to sell the future site of Union Station to the city of Raleigh. The exchange of about four acres of land and up to $4 million would clear another obstacle from the path of the long-planned project.
Business
Global stocks, oil stabilize after Fed statement
Global shares and the price of oil stabilized on Thursday during European trading hours after the Federal Reserve issued a reminder it is still on track to raise interest rates this year.
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.
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NAACP returns to Raleigh with goals and concerns for NC legislators
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NC lawmakers file dozens of bills, including controversial same-sex wedding exemption
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Fed stays ‘patient' on rate hike; notes ultra-low inflation
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Saunders: The Rev. Barber says Moral Mondays successful, even if they didn’t yield many results at polls
Nation/World News
A ‘rich’ person is someone who makes 50% more than you
President Obama’s proposal to drop the 529 college savings plan never had a chance. And this is why.
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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