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Jake Delhomme threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dante Rosaraio as time expired to lift the Carolina Panthers to a shocking 26-24 win over the Chargers.

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Zwiener getting attention as Wachovia CFO candidate

By Rick Rothacker | E-mail | 7:19AM

Sources said Wachovia was getting close to filling this top position, and new chief executive Bob Steel may want the task completed before he speaks to investors and analysts Tuesday morning at a financial services conference in New York.

Some debating necessity of the Gaston parkway

By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 6:07AM

When Charlotte's outerbelt opened last decade, the loop transformed nearby countryside into suburbs.

Children swept up in water are saved

By April Bethea | E-mail | 6:07AM

Four children were playing at a birthday party at Riverbend Park in Catawba County this weekend when they decided to climb on rocks in the water.

Suspect shoots at officer, escapes | 7:57AM
Midweek break from heat wave | 7:57AM
DWI effort nets 2,821 in N.C. | 7:57AM
N.C. changes plate system | 7:57AM
Woman still missing near Lawndale | 7:56AM
400 rescued pets get foster homes | 7:48AM
'Big paws to fill' in Cabarrus County | 7:45AM
Charlotte annexation bid draws protest | 7:44AM
Can GPS units on school buses save gas? | 7:44AM
Police seek man regarding Sun Drop killings | 7:43AM

BUSINESS » 7:29AM

Fannie, Freddie takeover unveiled

Treasury seizure aims to stabilize housing market, may cost billions.

Charlotte's banks laud federal move
Making sense of the Freddie, Fannie mess

LOCAL NEWS » 6:36AM

Your ride may get bumpier

The city of Charlotte might cut back on the number of streets it resurfaces because of the high cost of asphalt.

MUSIC »

Britney makes comback at MTV awards

It took a year, but Britney Spears got the comeback she was seeking from the MTV Video Music Awards - and she didn't even have to sing or dance.

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Blog | Britney shoots, she...scores?

LOCAL NEWS » 7:41AM

No new bloom, but Bella has been busy

All winter and spring, Larry Mellichamp and his staff paced UNC Charlotte's greenhouse like expectant parents.

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360 degree view: All around Bella

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Black Tie 09.07.08

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The Daily Edit 09.07.08

THAT'S RACIN »

Johnson wins as Chase field is set

Jimmie Johnson outdueled Tony Stewart to hang on to a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Sunday.

Slideshow | Richmond race action

POLITICS » 8:28AM

Palin TV interview planned

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin plans to sit down this week for her first TV interview since John McCain chose her as his running mate.