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Bosh’s Heroics Lift Miami Past Charlotte, 99-98

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 2, 2013 | Professional

Chris Bosh scored 13 straight points for Miami in the final minutes, including a trio of 3-pointers that capped a late rally, and the Heat found a way to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-98 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to 10 games.

Record Crowds Over Weekend, But Spending Declined

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 2, 2013 | Business

The National Retail Federation says people have been spending less on holiday shopping than they did last year.

In God We Trust, Maybe, But Not Each Other

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 2, 2013 | National

Can you trust your fellow man? About two-thirds of Americans who answered an AP-Gfk poll say no. In 1972, it was only one-half.

UNC Formally Cuts Ties With Former Athletes

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 20, 2013 | UNC

North Carolina has sent letters of “permanent disassociation” to former Tar Heels football players Marvin Austin, Greg Little and Robert Quinn for NCAA violations that led to criminal charges against five people for violating the state’s sports agent law.

GA Pet Food Company Expanding Dog Treat Recall

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 13, 2013 | Health

A Georgia-based dog food company has expanded a recall involving its teriyaki dog treats over salmonella concerns.

NCAA Finished With AFAM Investigation

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 10, 2013 | UNC

The NCAA tells North Carolina athletic officials that it isn’t considering additional charges connected to academic fraud in the university’s African studies department.

Same-Sex Couples Plan To Register Licenses In NC

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 22, 2013 | State Government

Same-sex couples legally married in other states are being encouraged to start registering their documents in North Carolina courthouses.

Duke Named Preseason Favorite In New-Look ACC, UNC 3rd

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2013 | ACC

Duke is the favorite to win the expanded Atlantic Coast Conference, though new member Syracuse has the preseason player of the year in C.J. Fair.

16-Day Government Shutdown Comes To An End

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2013 | National

Congress has approved and President Barack Obama has signed legislation to avert a U.S. government default on its debts.

Duke’s Boone ‘Day To Day’ In Recovery From Injury

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 9, 2013 | ACC

Duke coach David Cutcliffe says quarterback Anthony Boone is “day to day” in his recovery from a broken collarbone.

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