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New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US

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Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday. More>>

Officials: More competition will make RTP 'stronger'

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"Collabortition" was the word of the day at Thursday's annual State of the Research Triangle Region presentation. More>>

Tesla shows Model S to influence NC auto bill

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North Carolina lawmakers and passersby stopped to take in a display of Tesla Motors' award-winning electric cars Wednesday as the company presses against a bill in the General Assembly that effectively outlaws Tesla's Internet-based sales model.
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Lea Industries children's beds recalled

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Approximately 60,000 "Lea" brand panel, loft and bunk beds in various sizes are being recalled.

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Pittsboro prepares for 7,000-acre technology park

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A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan. More>>

Flood cars from Sandy on NC roads with clean titles

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Cars flooded during Hurricane Sandy are back on the road in North Carolina, and the cars' new owners may have no idea their car was once submerged in ocean water. More>>

Cameron Village merchants concerned with proposed traffic changes

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Businesses in Cameron Village say proposed changes to the upscale shopping village could negatively affect merchants' livelihoods. More>>

Chrysler recalls almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs

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Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. More>>

BMW recalls more than 42,000 cars

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Car manufacturer BMW is recalling more than 42,000 3 Series cars in the United States from model years 2002 and 2003, along with the M3 coupe and M3 convertible.

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Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company

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Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter.
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Officials: More competition will make RTP 'stronger'
Officials: More competition will make RTP 'stronger'
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:46:48 GMT
"Collabortition" was the word of the day at Thursday's annual State of the Research Triangle Region presentation.
"Collabortition" was the word of the day at Thursday's annual State of the Research Triangle Region presentation.
Pittsboro prepares for 7,000-acre technology park
Pittsboro prepares for 7,000-acre technology park
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:27 GMT
There's a huge new development on the horizon in the core of the Triangle coming into public focus. A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly
A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan.
Cameron Village merchants concerned with proposed traffic changes
Cameron Village merchants concerned with proposed traffic changes
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:32:44 GMT
Businesses in Cameron Village say proposed changes to the upscale shopping village could negatively affect merchants' livelihoods.
Businesses in Cameron Village say proposed changes to the upscale shopping village could negatively affect merchants' livelihoods.
Stocks surge to new highs after hiring climbs
Stocks surge to new highs after hiring climbs
Updated: Friday, May 3 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:39:11 GMT
The stock market is surging past new milestones after the government reported a big pickup in hiring at U.S. employers.
The stock market is surging past new milestones after the government reported a big pickup in hiring at U.S. employers.
Durham company may be the future of urban transit
Durham company may be the future of urban transit
Updated: Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:52:59 GMT
Part bike and part gas-free buggy, ELF is a solar/pedal hybrid vehicle suitable for commuting, deliveries and other local transportation needs.
Part bike and part gas-free buggy, ELF is a solar/pedal hybrid vehicle suitable for commuting, deliveries and other local transportation needs.
Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company
Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company
Updated: Monday, February 25 2013 6:29 PM EST2013-02-25 23:29:02 GMT
Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter. Apple Inc.'s stock has been on the decline since the company's quarterly
Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter.

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New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:55:27 GMT
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday.
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday.
Tesla shows Model S to influence NC auto bill
Tesla shows Model S to influence NC auto bill
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:25:35 GMT
N.C. lawmakers and passersby stopped to take in a display of Tesla Motors' award-winning electric cars Wednesday.
North Carolina lawmakers and passersby stopped to take in a display of Tesla Motors' award-winning electric cars Wednesday as the company presses against a bill in the General Assembly that effectively outlaws Tesla's Internet-based sales model.
Lea Industries children's beds recalled
Lea Industries children's beds recalled
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:07 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:07:58 GMT
Approximately 60,000 "Lea" brand panel, loft and bunk beds in various sizes are being recalled.
Approximately 60,000 "Lea" brand panel, loft and bunk beds in various sizes are being recalled.
Flood cars from Sandy on NC roads with clean titles
Flood cars from Sandy on NC roads with clean titles
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 12:15 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:15:41 GMT
Cars flooded during Hurricane Sandy are back on the road in North Carolina, and the cars' new owners may have no idea their car was once submerged in ocean water.
Cars flooded during Hurricane Sandy are back on the road in North Carolina, and the cars' new owners may have no idea their car was once submerged in ocean water.
Chrysler recalls almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs
Chrysler recalls almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-05-13 09:41:31 GMT
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Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup.
Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup.
BMW recalls more than 42,000 cars
BMW recalls more than 42,000 cars
Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:11 AM EDT2013-05-08 09:11:18 GMT
Car manufacturer BMW is recalling more than 42,000 3 Series cars in the United States from model years 2002 and 2003, along with the M3 coupe and M3 convertible.
Car manufacturer BMW is recalling more than 42,000 3 Series cars in the United States from model years 2002 and 2003, along with the M3 coupe and M3 convertible.

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News Corp. OKs poison pill, buyback before split
News Corp. OKs poison pill, buyback before split
News Corp. says its board of directors has approved plans to split its entertainment and publishing businesses into two separate companies.
News Corp. said its board of directors has approved plans to split its entertainment and publishing businesses into two separate companies. The company also adopted a shareholder-rights plan designed to prevent a hostile...
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Barrick fined $16m for Pascua-Lama violations
Barrick fined $16m for Pascua-Lama violations
Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.
Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner, citing "very serious" violations of its...
Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal
Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal
Sen. Charles Schumer is urging regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank. The Japanese company uses Chinese networking...
Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking...
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
The stock market is heading lower in early trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.
Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.
Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'
Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'
Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will lock up more subscribers to its Internet video service.
Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.

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