Duke faced questions over Laettner diary contract
Duke and Christian Laettner deny a Winston-Salem Journal report that a 1991-92 diary contract with GQ magazine violated NCAA rules. Duke said checks found no fault. NCAA and ACC compliance officials were consulted to obtain a ruling on potential eligibility penalties.
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Hornets Reflect On A Season Of Change And Promise
The 1991-92 Charlotte Hornets season ended with 31 wins, a club record, as Larry Johnson emerged as a standout star alongside Rex Chapman departing. Owner George Shinn heralded Johnson as irreplaceable, while the team looks to a bright future with young talent and record-breaking potential.
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Bush Proposal Offers $25,000 Education Credit Plan
President Bush proposed a government backed credit of 25000 for all Americans to pay for college or gain new job skills. He spoke at Dieruff High School as Clinton criticized the plan from Philadelphia, calling it a surprising shift amid a college aid debate.
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Congress members cited for writing checks in fraud sweep
More than 300 members of Congress were named on a Thursday list for writing bad checks. California Representative Ronald Dellums led with 851 checks. Also named were House Speaker Thomas Foley and Defense Secretary Dick Cheney.
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Wayne's World sparks grammar boom and slang surge
New York AP reports the film Wayne's World boosts correct grammar and verb use as Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar popularize Wayne-speak. Not! The piece notes pundits including Madonna and George Will adopting the faux cable hosts' quirky style.
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Partly Cloudy With Warm Day Ahead
Partly cloudy skies surround a warm day reaching about 80 degrees with a low near 53. Patchy high thin clouds drift across the region as a light southwest breeze persists through the afternoon.
Uptons manager charged with staging the robbery
Gastonia police charged Belinda Elmore, manager of Upton's in Franklin Square, with larceny by employee and conspiracy to commit larceny after she reported four masked gunmen during a 7 a.m. theft. Authorities say $30 516.61 was taken and investigations point to possible other suspects.
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