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A season that once appeared lost ended in joyous fashion for North Carolina on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium. The Tar Heels lost five of their first six games this season, but rallied with one loss in their final seven games, capping the run with a resounding 39-17 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats (9-4) in the Belk Bowl

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Death of man in Border Patrol custody in San Diego County is under investigation

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office is investigating the cause of death of a man who collapsed in a Border Patrol holding cell on Christmas Eve after he was taken into custody for allegedly carrying three pounds of marijuana.

Death of man in Border Patrol custody in San Diego County is under investigation

Police: 2 killed, 6 others wounded in gunfire inside Montgomery bar and grill

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Police in Alabama are investigating the killings of rapper Doe B. and another person in a shooting Saturday that also wounded six others inside a bar and grill.

Police: 2 killed, 6 others wounded in gunfire inside Montgomery bar and grill

Pa. man pleads guilty to assault, stalking of girlfriend who stars in TV show ‘Amish Mafia’

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania – A central Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to beating a star of the TV series «Amish Mafia.»

Pa. man pleads guilty to assault, stalking of girlfriend who stars in TV show ‘Amish Mafia’

Nevada board launches new bid to name Lake Tahoe cove for Mark Twain 2 years after rejection

RENO, Nevada – Nevada officials are launching a new bid to give Mark Twain recognition in the state where he assumed his pen name in 1863.

Nevada board launches new bid to name Lake Tahoe cove for Mark Twain 2 years after rejection

Pregnant nurse fired in Pa. over lack of flu shot; says she fears miscarriage from vaccine

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania – A pregnant woman who refused to get a flu shot due to her fear of miscarrying has been fired from her job with a health care company.

Pregnant nurse fired in Pa. over lack of flu shot; says she fears miscarriage from vaccine

Reversal of conviction in Philly priest case could affect trial of former Penn State officials

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – A court decision reversing the landmark conviction of a Roman Catholic priest could have big implications for the upcoming trial of three former Penn State administrators, according to legal experts and lawyers involved in the case.

Reversal of conviction in Philly priest case could affect trial of former Penn State officials

Judge dismisses lawsuits against federal agency over Hurricane Katrina-related flooding in La.

NEW ORLEANS – Dozens of lawsuits seeking damages from the federal government for Hurricane Katrina-related levee failures and flooding in the New Orleans area are over.

Judge dismisses lawsuits against federal agency over Hurricane Katrina-related flooding in La.

Reversal of conviction in Philly priest case could affect trial of former Penn State officials

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – A legal ruling reversing the landmark conviction of a Roman Catholic priest might have implications for the criminal case against three former Penn State administrators.

Reversal of conviction in Philly priest case could affect trial of former Penn State officials