CAROLINA NATURALLY

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Cleavge and the surprises it contains

An Ohio detective got a wild surprise when he interviewed a witness in a murder case.

Squirrel pops out of woman's shirt

Red, Hot and Chili

Red, hot and chili

There's an art to the Carolinas' unique style of hot-dog chili.

Raving those red dogs

BB&T executive charged with bank fraud

Investigators have charged a former BB&T executive with criminal bank fraud, saying he overpaid a contractor and accepted thousands of dollars in illegal kickbacks in return.

BB&T executive charged with bank fraud

Tips to avoid AC glitches

These easy maintenance checks will keep the cool air coming during the hot summer months.

Election-law experts, supporters of campaign-finance regulations, and even some members of the commission itself are expressing growing concern about a string of cases in which the three repugicans on the commission -- led by Tom Delay's former ethics lawyer (I know, I know you can stop laughing now) -- have voted as a block against enforcement, preventing the commission from carrying out its basic regulatory function.

Even the normally mild-mannered Washington Post editorial board wrote recently: "the three repugican appointees are turning the commission into the little agency that wouldn't: wouldn't launch investigations, wouldn't bring cases, wouldn't even accept settlements that the staff had already negotiated."

Minnesota Supreme Court Hands Senate Seat to Franken, Filibuster Proof Majority to Democrats

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race.

Minnesota Supreme Court Hands Senate Seat to Franken, Filibuster Proof Majority to Democrats

Franken wins Senate seat after 8-month battle

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British Royal Bailout Looms As Queen's Bills Grow

The latest financial statements from Britain's royal family suggest that the next British institution needing a taxpayer bailout could well be the monarch herself.

British Royal Bailout Looms As Queen's Bills Grow

13th century shoe found in Magdeburg

Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved sheepskin shoe dating to the 13th century at a dig near Magdeburg, Germany.

13th century shoe found in Magdeburg

Duct Tape Prom Attire Contest Enters Ninth Year

Despite what the DHS may want you to believe, duct tape has many other uses besides taping off your windows and doors in the event of a biological attack. In this case, it's Duck brand duct tape's 9th annual Duct Tape Prom Attire (both dress and suit) contest.

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Alzheimer's victim claims rape, can't remember details

Florida police have little to go on to solve an alleged rape case lodge by a woman suffering from Alzheimer's.

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Dead man gets 2nd jury duty summons

The North Carolina family of a man who died in 1995 said the deceased has received his second post-mortem jury duty summons.

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Doctors say more ovary transplants possible

Two new techniques to preserve and transplant ovaries might give women a better chance to fight their biological clocks and have children when they are older, doctors announced Monday.

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