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Local News
Thousands get college diplomas, despite weatherPostal workers pick up food for hungry
More shoreline closed after vandalism
Poll: Dole, Hagan in virtual tie in Senate race
Shop reopening returns Christmas magic to Manteo
Slain UNC student honored at graduation ceremony
Refugees, living in Raleigh, await word on Myanmar relatives
News
Man dies in Johnston County wreckPickup crashes into Durham house
Silver Alert issued for missing Lincoln man
Lightning cited as cause of Carrboro house fire
Raleigh police make arrest in 3 armed robberies
Weather
Suspected tornado hits homes in Jones-Onslow countyState News
Tornado watch issued in parts of North CarolinaJohnson & Wales students re-create meal served on Titanic
Triad Group's 48-hour movie will be screened at Cannes Film Festival
Official says 3 NC officers could be disciplined in assault
Easley to propose budget for Legislature's short session
Issues and questions before the '08 NC legislative session
NC counties keep on losing infrastructure tax votes
Tornado warnings follow path of storm in North Carolina
Appalachian St. 4, Furman 2
Weather shortens graduation ceremony
6 injured when possible tornado hits NC rural area
National News
12 dead in Missouri after tornado; 6 killed in OklahomaAt least 18 dead in Central US in new round of tornadoes
18 dead in Missouri, Oklahoma after new round of tornadoes
Official: 6 dead in crash near Pa.-Ohio border
At least 18 dead in Central US in new round of tornadoes
18 dead in Missouri, Oklahoma after new round of tornadoes
At least 19 dead in Central US in new round of tornadoes
19 dead in Missouri, Oklahoma after new round of tornadoes
Over 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms
AP IMPACT: Number of disabled veterans rising
AP IMPACT: Number of disabled vets up with Iraq, Afghan wars
Medical helicopter carrying 3 is missing in Wis.
3 crew members die as medical helicopter crashes in Wis.
Medical helicopter carrying 3 crashes in Wis.
3 crew members die as medical helicopter crashes in Wis.
Medical helicopter carrying 3 crashes in Wis.
3 crew members die as medical helicopter crashes in Wis.
AP IMPACT: Number of disabled veterans rising
Families make case for vaccine link to autism
2008 valedictorian is different kind of 'Morehouse Man'
Confusing ballot designs still plague elections
Ex-Ill. sergeant accused of rape to go on trial
Gas prices knock bicycle sales, repairs into higher gear
Medical helicopter crash in Wis. kills doctor, nurse, pilot
Minivan flips on western Pennsylvania interstate; 6 killed
Brush fires force home evacuations in Florida
53 illegal immigrants held against will in Phoenix
World News
China launches jumbo jet companyIraq: US soldier dies
Hezbollah fighters melt away from streets of Beirut
Hamas militant killed in Gaza explosion
US says 4 killed in anti-al-Qaida attack in Iraq
Turkish military: Warplanes strike rebel targets in Iraq
More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims
State TV: Ruling party wins Sri Lanka vote
State media: Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack
Fighting flares in northern and eastern Lebanon
Ruling party wins Sri Lanka polls
Army says Kashmir fighting leaves 6 dead
Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack on Khartoum
Signs of normalcy in Iraq's Sadr City amid cease-fire
Russian Nizhegorodov breaks race walk world record
Chinese man held for threatening on Internet to grab torch
Deadline on judges looms in Pakistan
Army: 6 killed in clashes with militants in Indian Kashmir
Electoral official: Zimbabwe runoff will be delayed
600 Tibetan protesters detained in Nepal
Iraqi officials: Turkey hits Kurdish bases in Iraq
Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks
Myanmar state TV: Cyclone death toll more than 28,000
Clashes in northern and eastern Lebanon, outside Beirut
Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks
Boat carrying Myanmar aid sinks; toll climbs beyond 28,000
Nepal police detain more than 600 female Tibetan protesters
Rice: Israel, Palestinians need to show progress
US military orders court-martial for contractor in Iraq
In impoverished Central Asian valley, coal mining can kill
Debt woes drive thousands of Indian farmers to suicide
Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks
Iran looks to tap key oil field with homegrown crews
Bloated bodies litter Myanmar, forgotten after the cyclone
Gaza City power plant shut down reducing electricity supply
Myanmar cyclone shatters homes and dreams of families
Boat carrying Myanmar aid sinks; toll climbs beyond 28,000
Zimbabwe election official: presidential runoff delay likely
Pakistan leaders fail to reach accord on restoring judges
Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks
Boat carrying Myanmar aid sinks; toll climbs beyond 28,000
Documents indicate that Chavez helped Colombia rebels
Pro-Western coalition leads Serbian vote
Serbian president declares victory
Sudan cuts ties with Chad
Serbia's pro-Western president declares victory in elections
Real-life skull worship inspires new 'Indy' film
Facts and figures about Serbia
Lebanese violence spreads to mountains outside capital
Main parties in Serbia vote
11 dead in Haiti ferry capsizing
Hundreds strip for naked photo shoot in Austria
Thousands protest violence in Mexico
Arab League tries to broker Lebanon settlement
Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks
Sports
Busch overcomes penalty, car and Darlington stripe in winBusch overcomes penalty, a few scrapes to win at Darlington
Millar helps Orioles beat Royals
Maddux gets 350th career win as Padres beat Rockies 3-2
Millar's 3-run HR helps Orioles wins 12th in row over Royals
Millar helps Orioles beat Royals
Millar's 3-run HR helps Orioles wins 12th in row over Royals
Sampson pitches Astros to 5-0 win over Dodgers
Angel, Borman give Red Bulls 2-1 win over Galaxy
Anderson, Quentin lead White Sox to win
Anderson, Quentin homer to lead White Sox past Mariners 8-4
Pistons beat Magic without Billups; push Orlando to brink
Massa wins third straight Turkish GP
Safina beats Dementieva to win German Open
Ferrari's Felipe Massa wins his 3rd straight Turkish GP
Djokovic rallies past Wawrinka to win Rome Masters
Manchester United wins 10th Premier League title in 16 years
Indy 500 qualifying, practice canceled because of rain
Yankees-Tigers game rained out
Braves-Pirates game rained out
Blue Jays-Indians game rained out
Braves-Pirates game rained out
Brewers pull Eric Gagne from closer's role
Uggla hits two home runs to lead Marlins over Nationals
Steady Annika Sorenstam adds Kingsmill to courses conquered
Lakers' Ronny Turiaf ejected for flagrant foul in Game 4
College: Duke, Pack's Doughtie headed to nationals
Beltran, Church homer back-to-back as Mets beat Reds 8-3
Crawford's 3-run homer lifts Rays over Angels
Bannister pitches Kansas City Royals to win
Braun hits 2 HRs, Brewers hold on for 5-3 win
Djokovic rallies at Rome Masters, adds clay title to resume
Yankees' plans to bat Jeter 4th foiled by rain in Detroit
Am: Teammates win Carolinas Four-Ball
Braves-Pirates postponed, will play doubleheader Monday
Blue Jays, Indians to make up rainout with twin bill Monday
Brewers pull Gagne from closer's role after another meltdown
Uggla hits 2 homers to lead Marlins to 7th straight victory
Crawford helps prevent Santana's 7th win as Rays beat Angels
Reds bat out of order in loss to Mets
Bannister helps Royals end 12-game slide against Orioles
Braun hits 2 homers to back Suppan as Brewers edge Cards 5-3
Reds bat out of order in 9th inning during 8-3 loss to Mets
Brewers pull Eric Gagne from closer's role
Brewers pull Gagne from closer's role after another meltdown
Ward double lifts Cubs over Arizona
Jazz tie series with 123-115 overtime win over Lakers
Brown leads Oakland past Texas
Kirilenko owns overtime as Jazz beat Lakers, tie series 2-2
Ward's pinch-hit 2-run double leads Cubs past Diamondbacks
Jazz tie series with 123-115 overtime win over Lakers
Brown hits 3-run homer, has 4 RBIs to power A's past Rangers
Kirilenko owns overtime as Jazz beat Lakers, tie series 2-2
Report: USC guard O.J. Mayo got cash, benefits from promoter
Jazz tie series with 123-115 overtime win over Lakers
Hairston, Greene homer off rookie Reynolds to carry Padres
Holm's 1st major league homer lifts Giants past Phillies 4-3
Kirilenko owns overtime as Jazz beat Lakers, tie series 2-2
Kirilenko stuffs Kobe, Lakers in OT as Jazz tie series 2-2
Manny Ramirez out with sore leg
Ibanez's two-run homer leads Mariners to win
Ramirez scratched from Red Sox lineup with sore hamstring
Garcia wins TPC in a playoff
Astros rally with 6-run 8th to beat Dodgers 8-5
Garcia win The Players
Ibanez's 2-run homer helps M's top White Sox, halt skid at 5
Garcia ends drought with playoff win at Players Championship
Astros no hit for 6 2-3 innings before rallying past Dodgers
Garcia win The Players
Garcia ends drought with playoff win at Players Championship
Mudcats take down Lookouts 4-3
Ibanez's two-run homer leads Mariners to win
Ibanez's 2-run homer helps M's top White Sox, halt skid at 5
David Glenn's ACC Journal : For coaches, "no news" often good news
Cuban team member missing after Judo competition
Bulls lose a close one to Chiefs, 3-2
Talbot's game-winner pushes Penguins past Flyers 4-2
Max Talbot pushes Penguins past Flyers for 2-0 series lead
Duncan scores 22, Spurs win to even series
Duncan, Parker too much for Hornets as Spurs even series 2-2
Talbot's game-winner pushes Penguins past Flyers 4-2
Max Talbot pushes Penguins past Flyers for 2-0 series lead
Duncan scores 22, Spurs win to even series
Duncan, Parker too much for Hornets as Spurs even series 2-2
Duncan scores 22, Spurs win to even series
Duncan, Parker too much for Hornets as Spurs even series 2-2
Small-ball Twins belt 3 HRs
Small-ball Twins hit 3 homers before holding off Red Sox 9-8
Small-ball Twins belt 3 HRs
Small-ball Twins hit 3 homers before holding off Red Sox 9-8
Business
China establishes company to make its own jumbo jetsEcuador wary of World Bank arbitration in Occidental case
Deutsche Telekom CEO asks shareholders for patience
Wall Street looks to US consumers for direction
Rebate excludes many taxpayers with foreign spouses
G-8 labor officials begin 3-day meeting in Japan
Startup shows off electric car planned for Israel
High demand, price of rice good news to US farmers
Retailers likely to post grim 1st-quarter results
Mesa Air looks for shareholders' OK to offer more shares
Person close to talks: Cablevision close to getting Newsday
EnCana dividing into 2 companies: one oil, one gas
Lifestyles
Scientists probe recent coyote attacks in CaliforniaGardening Gloves : I Love Lamium
Entertainment
Former 'Idol' winner Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole OpryVanessa Williams receives diploma from Syracuse
TV viewership still down in wake of 100-day writers strike
Cut-down `The First Emperor' returns to Met Opera
'Speed Racer' gets passed in its debut by 'Iron Man'
In debut, 'Speed Racer' gets passed by $50.5M 'Iron Man'
'Speed Racer' gets passed in its debut
Gospel singer Dottie Rambo dies in tour bus wreck in Mo.
Person close to talks: NBC installing Fallon on 'Late Night'
Actor Farina arrested after gun found in luggage at LAX
Jennie Garth returning to West Beverly for '90210' spinoff
'Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites' winner crowned
Political News
Clinton goes from inevitable nominee to on the ropesNotable moments in Clinton's quest
Insurance model follows American tradition
Edwards: Clinton didn't choose words well on race
Clinton spends Mother's Day campaigning in W.Va.
College prof no walkover for Franken in Minn. Senate run
President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular'
Obama campaign mulls joint appearances with McCain
Technology
Next generation of business software could get more funStrange News
Woman pays off 1976 parking ticket issued in Mich.Mother-son NJ Guard sergeants heading to Iraq together
Chicago students seek Obama's haircut, speedy spud, Weird Al