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Mother Fights Off Would-Be Kidnapper On Charlotte Sidewalk

A mother said a man grabbed her from behind while she was walking to her son's school in an east Charlotte neighborhood.Full Story ››
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Mother Fights Off Would-Be Kidnapper On Charlotte Sidewalk

Parents Weigh In On Union County School Redistricting

Police Find Pounds Of Cocaine Hidden In Car Near School

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Family Says Former S.C. Lawmaker Refused Help

Semi Crash Blocks Lanes On I-77 South, Stalls Evening Commute

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Highway Deaths Drop To 1950's Levels

Despite the runaway Toyotas, texting teen drivers and all the other roadway hazards, the number of people dying on U.S. highways is the lowest since the 1950s. Full Story ››
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Obama To Meet With Top War, Science Advisers

Need For Results Drives Obama's Domestic Juggle

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GOP Loses Bid For Ethics Probe Of Dem Leaders

House Democrats on Thursday stopped a Republican bid to force an investigation of Democratic leaders aimed at determining whether they covered up sexual harassment allegations against ex-Rep. Eric Massa. Full Story ››

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Hollywood Redo: 5 Forever Typecast Actors

Recycling is in vogue, and it's not just cans and paper. Some actors find themselves recycled again and again in the same roles. Like these five. Full Story ››

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Toyota Recall

Toyota Apologizes For Handling Of Safety Issues

The president of Toyota's U.S. operations is apologizing for the company's slow handling of sudden acceleration problems in its vehicles, as the automaker tries to persuade skeptical lawmakers it cares about safety. Full Story ››
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