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In a recent interview with ESPN, the actress revealed she gained 30 pounds because she was more worried about sweating out her perm while working out than hitting the gym and staying fit: On Putting Her Hair Before Her Body “I would have pancakes. I’d take my kids to school. I’d have lunch. I’d have […]
President Obama is coming to Charlotte Wednesday to talk about the economy, a White House official said this morning. No details of the trip were available, reports The Charlotte Observer’s Jim Morrill. The president’s trip will come fives days after his wife’s visit. Michelle Obama is in town today for fundraisers and an appearance at […]
In a deal reached with prosecutors, the protesters who pleaded guilty on trespassing and other misdemeanor charges will perform 40 hours of community service and pay $430 in fees. If they complete the work in the next six months, the charges will be dismissed. “Their offense was against the community,” said District Attorney Colon Willoughby. […]
Gas prices continue to soar on a daily basis with the national average hovering around $3.74 per gallon. Experts predict how high it may rise by summer.
Around 10:30 this morning Judge Hobgood delivered a ruling in the Durham DA removal hearing.
Tobacco companies can’t be forced to put ultra-graphic images on cigarette packages and advertising to scare away smokers, a federal judge ruled today. The FDA requirement, which was supposed to go into effect later this year, violates the companies’ free-speech rights, declared US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington, reports BusinessWeek. The feds are expected […]
Good news for patients suffering from severe brain injuries: A drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease could accelerate their recovery. The drug, amantadine hydrochloride, was tested against a placebo in a blind study of 184 patients. The group receiving the drug showed more improvement—not a lot more, but in a very short period of time—leading […]
When gunshots rang out Monday morning in Chardon High School’s cafeteria, everyone hit the deck—except Frank Hall, a massive 6-foot-2, 300-pound assistant football coach who instead yelled, “Hey!” and charged the shooter. “He did what he usually does,” one student tells Reuters, “he breaks up fights.” In this case, though, the 38-year-old broke up the […]
The federal judge handling the criminal case against John Edwards says the trial will begin next month. At a hearing Thursday in Greensboro, defense lawyers told the judge doctors say Edwards’ heart condition is in a management stage. The judge set jury selection to begin April 12 and the trial will begin April 23. Attorneys […]
Investigators arrested a Clayton man suspected of rape and other sexual offenses while executing a search warrant on Wednesday. Paul Clifton Canally, of 148 Buchanan Lane, was arrested Wednesday. He was charged with five felony counts of statutory rape, five felony counts of indecent liberties with a child, and eight misdemeanor counts of sexual battery, […]
