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Sprint Cup drivers Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards were summoned to the NASCAR hauler hours before Saturday night's Bank of America 500 after photographs of their scuffle - showing Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat - went public.

Live race updates
Slideshow | The infield view
Slideshow | Edwards vs. Harvick
Tom Talks: UNC football bigger than Simpson?

Billy Graham released from hospital after fall at home

By Tim Funk | E-mail | 4:51PM

Evangelist Billy Graham was hospitalized today in Asheville after tripping and falling over one of his dogs at his home, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Billy Graham, feature length

Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors

By JENNIFER LOVEN and MARTIN CRUTSINGER | Associated Press Writers | 9:23PM

President Bush and financial leaders from nations rich and poor pledged Saturday to intensify their efforts to unblock a frozen financial system before it does more damage to an increasingly shaky global economy.

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What now?

$5 billion withdrawn in one day in silent run

By Rick Rothacker | E-mail | 6:32AM

Wachovia lost billions of dollars in deposits in recent weeks as uncertainty mounted over its financial stability and whether it would be sold to Citigroup or Wells Fargo, according to court documents filed this week.

After victory party, Wells will face big challenges

Has your political yard sign disappeared? | 4:39PM
Man killed at late night party | 3:41PM
NC mom gets life for setting up robbery death | 3:19PM
Charges dropped against 4 in shotgun killing | 3:19PM
NC Christmas tree going to White House | 10:33AM
Immigration court opens in Charlotte Nov. 4 | 10:31AM
Thief spills water in store, grabs cash | 7:02AM
Democrats press Berry to return money | 7:02AM
Retired G.E. chemist had passion for pottery | 7:02AM
Seeking help in a crisis | 7:01AM

ELECTION 2008 » 9:33PM

Report stings Palin over Troopergate

The politically charged investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is over, and its conclusions are stinging. But the fallout, if any, might not come until Election Day.

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Branchflower report
McCain booed after trying to calm anti-Obama crowd
McCain plans N.C. visit

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Celebrity Roundup 10.11.08

LOCAL NEWS » 9:35PM

A galloping success

If you're into horses, forget the economy. Business doesn't look all that bad around here – especially if you're talking about southern Mecklenburg, York and Union counties.