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Planned Parenthood sees gains from Komen dispute

Speaking in Charlotte on Tuesday, the national president of Planned Parenthood said last week's angry reaction to a funding cut by the Susan G. Komen foundation not only benefited Planned Parenthood financially but raised awareness of its mission.

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Rep. Sue Myrick will not seek another term in Congress
By Jim Morrill | E-mail | 6:34PM
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U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick announced this afternoon that she is not seeking another term in office. The Charlotte Republican served the 9th district since 1995.
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Cop killer seeks new trial
By Gary L. Wright | E-mail | 9:49PM
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Attorneys for convicted cop killer Demeatrius Montgomery, arguing that their client was suffering from mental illness and incompetent to stand trial in 2010, are seeking to get his murder convictions overturned.

Dwight Justice dies of apparent natural causes
By Joe DePriest | E-mail | 2:41PM
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Dwight Stacy Justice, convicted on Jan. 30 of felony child abuse in the 2009 death of his 2-year-old stepson Jeremiah Swafford, was found dead Tuesday morning in his cell at the Cleveland County Detention Center.

Jury finds stepfather guilty of child abuse, not murder
Occupiers: Charlotte suffers 'DNC fever'
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 9:40PM
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A dozen members of the Occupy Charlotte movement held a news conference Tuesday criticizing the city of Charlotte for "having DNC fever," which they said causes officials not to act in the public's interest.

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Santorum rallies in GOP caucuses

The former Pennsylvania senator is hoping to revitalize a campaign that has struggled.

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Court: CA gay marriage ban is unconstitutional

A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional.

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Myrick leaves clear conservative legacy
She wasn’t always discerning on issues but did break barriers.

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Former MLB player is shot, killed in S.C.

Danny Clyburn Jr., former outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, was killed in Lancaster, S.C.

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Duke at UNC: Barnes' injury a key storyline

Blue Devils have trouble defending tall, athletic perimeter players ... such as Barnes.

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Bill: Require USC-Clemson football game

S.C. Republican introduces legislation to force rivals to continue annual clash regardless of potential scheduling conflicts.

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Home court advantage: Stephen and Ayesha Curry

The Currys' new home in Waxhaw is much like who they are as a couple: lovely and modest.

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Why Woods is right about belly putters

Tiger Woods is the latest to say those longer-than-standard putters should be banned.

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BOBCATS » 10:37PM
Pierce passes Bird as the Celtics roll

Paul Pierce passes Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics' scoring list as Charlotte drops 12th straight.

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'Amazing Spider-Man' footage teased for fans

Sony Pictures teased the latest incarnation of the web-slinging superhero at preview events this week.

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Celebrate Valentine's in Purgatory style

Courtney Devores: Alternative party boasts a VIP fetish playground, dark fantasy-themed vendors and bottled True Blood.

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