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Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile (6.4-kilometer) march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown. At the rally, Dr. Reginald Hawkins warned city leaders that if something wasn't done to end segregation, future marches ...

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the biggest U.S. bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. It's been just more than a year since his bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed a surprise trading loss that tarnished its usually stellar ...

In this May 16, 2013, photo, Abdulah Salim, Jr. hold the photograph of his father Dr. Reginald A. Hawkins who was a prominent Charlotte civil rights leader, in Silver Spring, Md. In the spring of 1963, a Hawkins led 65 people on a four-mile march from an African American college to the center of Charlotte’s downtown. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown. At the rally, Dr. Reginald Hawkins warned city leaders that if something wasn't done to end segregation, future marches might ...

More wealthy Chinese buy Seattle-area real estate

Real estate agent Joseph Ho climbed the gilded staircase of a Hunts Point mansion listed for almost $5?million, shooting video on his iPad and narrating in Chinese. Buyers from China have inquired about the 5,540-square-foot house. Ho made sure to capture a blue-sky fresco in the formal dining room — ...

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. It's been just more than a year since his bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed a surprise trading loss that tarnished its usually stellar ...

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. It's been just more than a year since his bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed a surprise trading loss that tarnished its usually stellar ...

Law requires 1 form for authorization of medicine

A new Michigan law calls for the creation of a universal form that doctors can use when patients need prior authorization for coverage of prescription drugs. Bills signed last week by Gov. Rick Snyder ask the state insurance commissioner to develop a standard form for physicians when insurers require prior ...

Analysis: Carter's decision a warning for Ark. GOP

Arkansas House Speaker Davy Carter's decision against a run for governor next year is a boost for Republicans hoping to avoid a messy fight for the party's nomination next year. It also offers a warning sign for the GOP's future. After flirting briefly with the idea of seeking the state's ...

Pope Francis meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a private audience at the Vatican, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, Pool)

Pope leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with Merkel

Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle of people to feed their families, as he led a huge rally Saturday to invigorate the church's moral conscience, hours after he held talks at the Vatican about the economic crisis with ...

NH health insurance agents keeping options open

In a recent survey, more than half of New Hampshire's insurance agents said they will sign up to sell plans through the new marketplaces required under the federal health overhaul law — but how many actually follow through will depend on whether it's worth their while financially. "I'm going to ...

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