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News & Observer Road Warrior: Traffic Signal Doesn’t Turn Green
In the latest edition of News & Observers’ Road Warrior, a driver voices his concern over a traffic light on Durant Road and Falls of Neuse Rd.
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A new governor, and the N&O Is there
The News & Observer will be providing extensive coverage, both online and in print, as Beverly Perdue replaces Mike Easley as North Carolina's governor.
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Still No Lead On Hit-And-Run
News & Observer: The investigation continues into the death of William Joseph Ross.
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UNC's distance education enrollments up 20%
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The number of distance education students in the University of North Carolina System has shot up more than 20%. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Thursday that more than 22,000 students were taking college courses online or at off-campus satellite sites last year.
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UNC's Distance Education Enrollments Up 20 Percent
The number of distance education students in the University of North Carolina System has shot up more than 20 percent. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Thursday that more than 22,000 students were taking college courses online or at off-campus satellite sites last year. About 215,000 students attended UNC System schools in 2008 and distance education students are a rapidly growing ...
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THE OBSERVER STAFF LOOKS AT THE WIDE OPEN GATE FOR 2008
The Observer staff kicked off with a bang, heading up the year’s first issue with the state-mandated child vaccination controversy and ended with overdevelopment issues.
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Community Sports Calendar - January 7
To send your sports news to the Observer, e-mail observersports@hcnonline.com.
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JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む
Japan will send an observer to an inaugural meeting later this month of an international organization intended to promote the use of renewable energy sources, according to government sources.
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| World News In Brief |
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World stocks slide amid US retailing fears
World stock markets fell Thursday on mounting concerns about global economic growth as leading U.S. retailers revealed they are feeling the pinch.
Sony shows off at CES with world's lightest notebook
Japan's Sony Corp plans to launch the world's lightest 8-inch notebook PC, taking aim squarely at a rapidly growing market for ultra-portalbe personal computers.
Canadians set world record trek to South Pole
Three Canadian adventurers have set a world record for the fastest crossing of Antarctica to the South Pole, traveling 1,130 kilometers (700 miles) on skis, snowshoes and on foot.
Venus crushes Jankovic in World Team Challenge
Venus Williams crushed world number one Jelena Jankovic in straight sets as she kept Team Americas on track to qualify for the final of the Hong Kong World Team Challenge Thursday.
World stocks tumble on Wal-Mart profit warning
European stock markets extended losses Thursday on predictions Wall Street will open sharply lower following profit warnings from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, and department stores chain Macy's Inc.
World stocks slide amid economic gloom
European stock markets fell for the second consecutive day Thursday after earlier big Asian losses amid mounting concerns about the world economy and the financial health of businesses around the globe.
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