Topic: North Carolina

Pollution ruling somehow manages to irk both White House and environmentalists

A Federal appeals court unanimously struck down an Environmental Protection Agency regulation Friday that requires states to reduce polluting emissions from power plants.

Social activists hunt for congressional seats ... in G.O.P. districts

Tom Perriello of Virginia is among a new breed of Democrats competing strongly in places that usually vote Republican.

Social activists hunt for congressional seats ... in G.O.P. districts

Tom Perriello of Virginia is among a new breed of Democrats competing strongly in places that usually vote Republican.

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In Silicon Valley, an economic rebound

The innovation capital is prospering again, with more jobs and the nation’s highest wages.

Congress frets as its ratings plummet

Poll: Only 12 percent of Americans have much confidence in the legislative branch, a record low.

Congress frets as its ratings plummet

Poll: Only 12 percent of Americans have much confidence in the legislative branch, a record low.

Books: A Memoir

Larry McMurtry's life and times as a bookseller.

'Dukes of Hazzard' devotees gather to celebrate the hit 1980s TV show

At 'DukesFest,' hundreds display their General Lee cars, dress up as Boss Hogg and Enos, and tell tales of a simpler South.

'Dukes of Hazzard' devotees gather to celebrate the hit 1980s TV show

At 'DukesFest,' hundreds display their General Lee cars, dress up as Boss Hogg and Enos, and tell tales of a simpler South.

House panel probes honeybee disappearances

A Congressional agriculture subcommittee is looking into colony collapse disorder, a mysterious phenomenon that is decimating beehive populations.

One student's quest to win the college lumberjack championship

Matt Slingerland, who comes from a family of timbersport competitors, will vie for the national title this weekend in Georgia.

Needed: Underwater ‘national parks’

Set-asides can restore ocean balance and diversity – but all stakeholders must buy into them.

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One student's quest to win the college lumberjack championship

Matt Slingerland, who comes from a family of timbersport competitors, will vie for the national title this weekend in Georgia.

A defect on tires has links to China

Imported valve stems may cause tires to fail. One recall issued; a US agency is investigating.

China-Taiwan flight deal marks further thaw in ties

The agreement, made during the first formal talks since 1999, will allow weekend charter flights starting in July. Critics say that Taiwan has made too many concessions too quickly.

GOP Senate campaign head: '08 toughest election since '74

Goal is to limit losses to three Senate seats, says Sen. John Ensign of Nevada.

GOP Senate campaign head: '08 toughest election since '74

Goal is to limit losses to three Senate seats, says Sen. John Ensign of Nevada.

New battlegrounds for McCain and Obama

Obama sees potential in traditional red states such as Virginia, Colorado, and North Carolina. McCain looks to target blue states including Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Economy is top priority for Obama, McCain, and voters

Presidential candidates have very different views on how to handle taxes, jobs, home foreclosures, and fuel prices.

Some employers get tough on workplace gossip

Policies to quash such chatter, including job termination, may boost morale and the bottom line.

Violent video games – the myths and the facts

Surprising results from a new study about kids and video games.

Violent video games – the myths and the facts

Surprising results from a new study about kids and video games.

Warm-up for a global-warming law

Congress to begin work on a bill the next president would be willing to sign.