Astronaut's wait over as daughter born back home

Report: Kennedy barred from communion by bishop

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a newspaper interview published Sunday.
Modified: 11/22/09 06:20:17 AM

The nation's weather

A low-pressure system that has lingered in the Gulf of Mexico the past few days, bringing rain to the Gulf Coast, was expected to finally move inland into the Southeast on Sunday. This was likely to translate to widespread rain and even a few thunderstorms in the area even as the system weakens while moving toward the Southeast coast.
Modified: 11/22/09 04:20:20 AM

2 bomb blasts leave 7 dead, 52 wounded in India

Suspected militants set off two bombs outside a police station in India's restive northeast on Sunday, killing seven people and wounding more than 50, police said.
Modified: 11/22/09 05:00:16 AM

Parents in a bind

The Nov. 13 letter captioned "A useful hour" expressed exactly why four new Wake County school board members were elected a few weeks ago with the idea of change.
Modified: 11/20/09 04:51:51 PM

It's discipline

I read the Nov. 9 Point of View article about school suspensions and letters in the paper about it, and I think one of them has the right idea.
Modified: 11/20/09 04:51:50 PM

Early release positives

I was glad to see that Ruth Sheehan is teachable. Her column on Wacky Wednesday early releases ("Schooled, but not convinced," Nov. 9) truly captured the success of how the professional learning teams (PLT) at Fuquay-Varina High School are using the time.
Modified: 11/20/09 04:51:47 PM

Finding balance

There has been much discussion about the Wake County Public School System's District 2. We live within 8 miles of four elementary schools in this district - all of which are year-round.
Modified: 11/20/09 04:51:47 PM

Let it be

In response to your Nov. 14 article "The voters have spoken, and so has Clay Aiken": I'm disappointed to read of the pettiness that our newly elected school board members have adopted in response to Clay Aiken's comments.
Modified: 11/20/09 04:51:46 PM

In the schools: Wednesdays, Charlotte's rates and Clay

Regarding the Nov.
Modified: 11/20/09 04:51:45 PM

Rhodes Scholars named for 2010

Thirty-two men and women from across the U.S. have been selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2010.
Modified: 11/22/09 01:20:26 AM

link

http://www.rhodesscholar.org

High-tech pump does what her heart can't

Leonor Ortiz Childers' heart is too weak to keep her alive.
Modified: 11/21/09 10:21:28 PM

Democrats' health bill will go to debate

The Senate voted 60-39 Saturday to clear the way for consideration of historic legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system, but reluctant Democratic moderates sent strong signals that the bill has an uncertain future.
Modified: 11/21/09 09:50:09 PM

2 dead after shooting at Oregon intersection

A gunman fatally wounded a passenger in another vehicle at an Oregon intersection Saturday, setting off a police chase that ended when the suspect crashed and was killed by officers, authorities said.
Modified: 11/22/09 01:25:16 AM

Terror trial venues vary

The federal courts and military tribunals that will prosecute suspected terrorists vary sharply in their independence, public stature and use of evidence.
Modified: 11/21/09 10:11:28 PM

Ukraine's `hot air' bedevils global climate deal

Vladimir Gapor is a plumber by trade, but now he's a scavenger, prying bits of scrap steel from the ruins of his old factory and selling them for a pittance.
Modified: 11/22/09 01:20:30 AM

Poverty figures at all-time highs in Wake and Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools

T. Keung Hui on Wake Ed: The school poverty gap between Wake and Charlotte stands at 20 percent.
Modified: 11/21/09 07:26:36 PM

Singer calls for halt to roundup

Sheryl Crow is joining others in calling on the federal government to halt wild horse roundups in the West, branding them as inhumane and unnecessary.
Modified: 11/21/09 11:31:29 PM

2 may be tied to attacks in India

Italian police arrested a Pakistani father and son Saturday who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out the terror attacks last year in Mumbai, India.
Modified: 11/21/09 08:14:48 PM

Iconic glove goes on auction block

A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, was sold at auction Saturday in New York.
Modified: 11/21/09 11:31:30 PM