Obama challenges GOP on jobs bill passage
President Barack Obama, frustrated and defiant, urged Republicans to back his jobs plan or face electoral consequences. Speaking at a White House news conference, he endorsed a Senate Democrats tax proposal on millionaires to fund the program and criticized GOP opposition by name while touring swing states and Republican leaders.
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Jobs mourned around world by Apple devotees
Global reaction to Steve Jobs death centers on his tech legacy and consumer devices. People honor him with iPad pictures, iMac remembrances, and iPhone tributes. The obituary echoes a cultural icon akin to Elvis or Edison.
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Federal prosecutors threaten California medical pot shops
Federal prosecutors in California warn dispensaries they must close within 45 days or face criminal charges and asset seizure, despite state legality. Letters sent to San Diego shops claim federal law supersedes state provisions, signaling a broader coordinated crackdown by four U.S. attorneys.
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Officer pleads guilty in detainee abuse case
A former Columbus County deputy sergeant, 63, Danny Ray Duncan, pleaded guilty in Greenville federal court to a civil rights violation for knowingly placing a pretrial detainee in a holding cell where he was assaulted by other prisoners. He faces up to 10 years and $250,000 fine. sentencing set for January. Prosecutors said the incident occurred during the overnight shift in August 2010 and involved an inmate harmed by others, including a man who was to be tried next month for assault.
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Driver jumps from runaway truck after brakes fail on I-26
Investigators in western North Carolina probe a serious crash on Interstate 26. A tractor trailer reportedly lost its brakes, the driver bailed out as the rig plowed through a guardrail and continued for a mile. A second truck overturned, injuring three drivers. Patients were treated in Columbus, Asheville, and Spartanburg with one adult in serious condition. Charges are pending.
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Police crack down on Raleigh area fake crash scam
Authorities charged eight people in Raleigh for staging fake car crashes between January and November 2010. They submitted bogus insurance claims totaling about $44,000 with additional claims over $51,000. Two suspects remain at large. seven arrestees are Raleigh residents and one is from Louisburg.
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North Carolina seeks more funds for Irene cleanup
Governor Perdue aides say NC will ask the Legislature for extra money to cover hurricane Irene cleanup costs. Emergency officials estimate the state’s share at about 29 million with a nearly 300 million emergency reserve accessible if needed. A congressional figure says final statewide aid details arrive later this month and the General Assembly convenes November 7.
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Jury awards 500000 in case against former deputy spouse
A Greenville jury ruled negligence by former Pitt County sheriff's deputy Michelle Pollard caused Stacey Pollard's death in 2005, awarding 500000 in compensatory damages. The suit, filed by the husband’s family, concluded after less than an hour of deliberation. The parties later reached the settlement.
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House panel backs Corolla wild horse bill
The U S House Committee on Natural Resources approved legislation to expand Corolla Virginia's wild horse herd, sending the measure to the full House for consideration. The move aims to authorize greater population management and protection.
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