Apple co founder Steve Jobs dies at 56 in California
Apple confirms Steve Jobs founder and former CEO has died at age 56 after health struggles including cancer and a liver transplant. He resigned as CEO six weeks earlier and remained Apple's chairman while Tim Cook took over. Jobs started Apple in 1976, returned in 1997 to lead the rise of the iPhone and iPod turning the company into a top tech giant with a market value of about 351 billion dollars.
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Unions and students join Wall Street protesters
Thousands gathered in Foley Square and marched to Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan to support Occupy Wall Street style protests. Union leaders said the middle class bears the burden while the wealthiest resist reform as demonstrators carry signs like Tax Wall Street and Make Jobs Not Cuts.
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Perry, Paul raise funds in GOP campaign totals
In seven weeks of fundraising Perry pulled in more than 17 million dollars while Ron Paul gathered 8 million, signaling strong early support. Romney faced expectations to approach Perry's total with Obama targeting 55 million for the quarter. In Beirut, Free Syrian Army leader Riad al Asaad claims over 10,000 members as defections grow.
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Spain to host U S ships under defense plan plan
Brussels United States will base Aegis cruisers on Spain's coast as part of a missile defense system for Europe. The move aims to sustain a Mediterranean naval presence and bolster eastern Atlantic security. Officials noted the plan is part of a four-phase rollout announced in coming days.
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Schools ban streaming video of football games in Lincoln County
Lincolnton and West Lincoln high schools prohibit a media outlet from streaming football games. Athletic directors fear loss of ticket revenue and scouts accessing teams online could hurt playoff chances. NCHSAA says streaming was approved earlier this year to help schools monetize, but not required.
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Obama to tour North Carolina and Virginia on jobs push
A White House official says President Obama plans a three day bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia on October 17 to 19 to press his jobs plan. The trip mirrors a prior tour and aims to pressure Congress while targeting states pivotal to his 2012 re election bid.
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Public hearing on proposed Southport megaport alarms NC port plan
The Star News reports a Wilmington public hearing on North Carolina Maritime Strategy drew comments not about Wilmington or Morehead City ports but about a proposed deep water port at Southport. Transportation officials study all scenarios for port economy including the Southport project. opponents Save the Cape and No Port Southport voiced opposition while Rep. Frank Iler questioned it.
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Woman Dies After Horse Tramples Strapped into Trailer
Debra Lusk a 55 year old architect from Rutherfordton was killed at the Biltmore Estate when a 5 year old mare named Macy panicked while being strapped into a trailer after a nine mile trail ride. The horse was euthanized Tuesday.
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Death penalty sought in case of slain girl
A Fayetteville judge cleared the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty against 31-year-old Marie Andrette McNeil in the 5-year-old Shaniya Davis case. McNeil and the mother Antoinette Davis face murder charges. McNeil also faces first degree rape and kidnapping charges. Counterpart details show Davis not to have the death penalty pursued. Shaniya was reported missing in November 2009 and found along a Harnett County road.
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