| NC man accused of posting bomb-making instructions CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Federal authorities have accused a North Carolina man of describing how to make explosives to bomb an abortion clinic after agents found the instructions on his Facebook... | |
| Judge: Military’s ban on gays is unconstitutional RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A federal judge in Southern California has declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because the ban violates the First Amendment... |
| Pastor cancels Quran-burning, then reconsiders GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An anti-Islamic preacher backed off and then threatened to reconsider burning the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, angrily accusing a Muslim leader of lying to... |
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| Homes on fire after explosion reported in Calif. SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Homes are being destroyed as a massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in a south San Francisco suburb. The fire in San Bruno is burning in a hillside... |
| Wildfire sets sights on Boulder as wind picks up BOULDER, Colo. — A Colorado wildfire that already has destroyed 170 homes showed no signs of relenting Thursday as wind gusts of more than 40 mph threatened to drive the flames eastward from... |
| Islamic charity co-founder convicted on tax charge EUGENE, Ore. — A federal jury on Thursday convicted the co-founder of an Islamic charity chapter who was accused of helping smuggle $150,000 to Muslim fighters in Chechnya. Pete Seda was... |
| Asian shares rise as Europe worries ease TOKYO — Asian stock markets gained in early trading Friday as sentiment improved after gains on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average rose 1.8 percent to 9,261.80 at midmorning, as... |
| Activist: Beached whale in Brazil can’t be saved SAO PAULO — An animal-rights activist says an endangered right whale stranded on a beach in southern Brazil for two days is too weak to be rescued and returned safely to the sea. Elizabeth... |
| US Marines take back pirate-held ship off Somalia DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Marine commandos stormed a pirate-held cargo ship off the Somalia coast Thursday, reclaiming control and taking nine prisoners without firing a shot in the... |
| Facebook inches past Google for Web users’ minutes SEATTLE — U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc. In August, people spent a total of... |
| EBay wins a round in court against Craigslist SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a skirmish between two Internet heavy hitters with a tangled relationship, eBay Inc. has convinced a court that it was wronged by antitakeover moves adopted by Craigslist... |
| Embryonic stem cell funding allowed - for now WASHINGTON — The government may resume funding of embryonic stem cell research for now, an appeals court said Thursday, but the short-term approval may be of little help to research scientists... |
| NC gov wants tax disparity on UNC items to end RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Gov. Beverly Perdue wants to ensure sales taxes are collected on official University of North Carolina school merchandise if it's sold... |
| NC-based Marine killed in combat in Afghanistan CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Military officials say a U.S. Marine based in North Carolina has been killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced Thursday that 25-year-old Cpl. John C.... |
| Family: NC soldier felt higher calling for service RALEIGH, N.C. — Watching U.S. soldiers coming and going through Charlotte’s airport where he worked as a baggage screener, James McClamrock believed he heard God telling him to go, too. ... |
| Bomb threat call disrupts day at NC AG’s office RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities are investigating the source of a bomb threat that forced the temporary closure of the North Carolina attorney general’s office. North Carolina Department of... |
| Pastor nixes Quran-burning, claims NYC mosque deal GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The anti-Muslim leader of a tiny Florida church backed off his threat to burn the Quran, defusing an international firestorm Thursday after he said he was promised that a... |
| In a wired world, the crises come instantly NEW YORK — “Advocate tolerance, and disregard the ignorant,” one book counsels. Advises the other, “Be gentle towards all, … forbearing.” If only the writers of the Quran and the... |
| Okla. motorist drowns in flooding after Hermine STILWELL, Okla. — Authorities say an eastern Oklahoma motorist has drowned after trying to drive across a creek swollen by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol... |
| Critics say Mexico needs to learn from Colombia MEXICO CITY — With a blunt remark that grated on Mexicans, Washington’s top diplomat was merely echoing a growing concern about the alarming violence and instability being caused by... |
| Block party in Southside communities Charlotte’s Southside communities is sponsoring an “Old Fashion Block Party”Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southside Community Park, 2645 Toomey Ave. The event will feature... |
| APNewsBreak: Ill. co. warns of faulty propane BOSTON (AP) -- An Illinois-based gas distributor is warning officials in 12 states that some propane deliveries may have lacked enough of an odorant needed to alert homeowners of possible... |
| APNewsBreak: 12 states warned about faulty propane BOSTON (AP) -- An Illinois-based gas distributor has warned officials in at least 12 states that some propane deliveries may have lacked enough of a chemical that gives a distinctive smell to the... |
| US Senate candidates in NC have 3 TV debates ahead The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Educational Foundation announced Thursday debates will occur at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 and Oct. 21 at the University of North Carolina Television studios in... |
| Piedmont Natural Gas leads gainers among Charlotte stocks Most Charlotte-area stocks rose Thursday, with Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. leading the pack. Shares of Piedmont (NYSE:PNY) rose 56 cents, or 2 percent, to close at $27.91. The Dow Jones... |
| NC Supreme Court Considers Third Party Rules NC Supreme Court Considers Third Party Rules - North Carolina's highest court has heard arguments on whether laws restricting which political groups can field candidates are so burdensome they... |
| US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,176 As of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at least 1,176 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press... |
| Manufacturer to build new NC plant, add 100 jobs RALEIGH, N.C. — A leading manufacturer of power and automation technologies for utility and industrial customers says it will build a new plant in North Carolina. ABB Inc. announced on... |
| Fla. minister cancels burning of Qurans on 9/11 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The minister of a Florida church said he has canceled plans to burn copies of the Quran because the leader of a much-opposed plan to build an Islamic Center near ground zero... |
| Defense: Deal discussed in Detroit plane attack DETROIT — Lawyers for a Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a plane near Detroit on Christmas said Thursday they’ve talked to prosecutors about resolving the case with a deal. The... |
| Boulder warns of possible spread of fire into city BOULDER, Colo. — Residents in parts of Boulder are being told to prepare to evacuate in case a major fire burning in the foothills spreads into the Colorado city. The warning came Thursday... |
| EPA seeks chemical info on hydraulic fracturing WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is asking nine natural gas companies to voluntarily disclose the chemical components used in a drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing. ... |
| Iran to free female American for holiday clemency TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Thursday it will free Sarah Shourd, one of three Americans jailed for more than 13 months, as an act of clemency to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. ... |
| Suicide car bombing in southern Russia kills 17 ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin blamed extremists “without souls, without hearts” for a suicide car bombing that killed 17 people Thursday in the crowded... |
| Somali refugees tell of hellish scene in Mogadishu DADAAB, Kenya — Terrified Somalis fleeing an offensive by Islamist insurgents in their capital described a hellish scene of putrefying corpses, graves hastily dug in gardens and neighborhoods... |
| Sex offender charged in Mebane burglary Mebane, N.C. — A registered sex offender from Durham County who was charged Monday in a weekend home invasion in Person County was charged Thursday in a Mebane burglary.Alfred Douala Mangabell,... |
| Hurd’s Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem? SAN FRANCISCO — As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley’s most domineering... |
| Strickly Panthers: Otah still on mend ready for the first week of the regular season, but now they have to hope he'll be ready sometime in the first month of the season. Otah said Thursday that it could be two to three weeks before he... |
| Power-cable plant to create Huntersville jobs A company that makes high-voltage electrical cables said today it will build a $90 million manufacturing plant in Huntersville and hire more than 100 people. ABB, an international power and... |
| Concord man killed after combat role ends in Iraq A church member hugs Kathryn McClamrock, facing the camera. She is the sister of Army Pfc. James McClamrock, 22, who was killed Tuesday in Iraq. ROBERT LAHSER -... |
| Motorcyclist dies in Gaston wreck A 34-year-old Mount Holly man was killed in the crash of his motorcycle Wednesday afternoon in eastern Gaston County, the N.C. Highway Patrol says. Troopers have identified the victim as Bruce... |
| Mint Hill police: Lock your vehicles Mint Hill police have issued a warning to residents and others visiting the town to lock their vehicles. The warning follows an outbreak of vehicle break-ins during the past few weeks, police say.... |
| Walker ton sets Durham big target Reigning champions Durham will go into the final day at Chelmsford still needing 428 runs if they are to deny relegated Essex a season-ending winMatt Walker hit a first century of 2010 as Essex, 91... |
| ABB to add 30 new engineering jobs in Wake County ABB Inc. announced Thursday that it will add 30 engineering jobs in Wake County, where its North American headquarters is located, and the company also will build a new $90 million factory in... |
| Centex starts 433-home second phase at Highland Creek Centex has begun construction on the 433-home second phase of development at its 257-acre Highland Creek community in north Raleigh . Highland Creek is expected to have 1,037 homes when completed.... |
| Cree supplying LED spotlights to The Furniture Row Companies The Furniture Row Companies , Durham-based Cree said Thursday. The Furniture Row, one of the largest family owned specialty home furnishings and bedding retailers in the United States, is installing... |
