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Slideshow: At the Olympics

Catch U.S. athletes in action -- and celebration -- today at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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US men, women both flub baton handoffs in relay
U.S. women's soccer team takes another gold
Another teen shot to death in Charlotte
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | August 21, 2008
A 15-year-old was shot to death at 5 Points Park just north of uptown tonight.
Details emerge in Bruton Smith incentives deal
Adam Bell | E-mail | August 21, 2008
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Concord and Cabarrus County delivered to billionaire Bruton Smith on Thursday the proposed details of his $80-million incentives deal. It was forged in private and mainly covers reimbursement for extensive road improvements around Smith's Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord.

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Businessman pleads guilty in prostitution ring
By Gary L. Wright and Steve Lyttle | Staff Writers | August 21, 2008
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Businessman James Smith pleaded guilty today to a tax charge in connection with Charlotte’s high-priced prostitution ring.

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At amusement parks, the fun screams on

Even with the economy moving slower than the line for a hot new ride, amusement parks have held their own.

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Surprising fallout of Fay in Florida

A fourth straight day of rain from Tropical Storm Fay brings alligators, snakes to Floridan doorsteps.

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CMS seeks smooth start for buses

Everyone is waiting to see how bus routes with fewer stops will work.

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The Daily Edit 08.22.08

Here's our pick of photos from around the world on thursday.

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Party Pix 08.21.08

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NFL's Gene Upshaw has died at 63

The longtime executive director of the player's union had been battling cancer.

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Island whirl: Hilton Head dining finds

Wolf's eyes to Hot Buicks, sopes to seafood, Hilton Head Island surprised me with its dining diversity on a recent beach week.

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Summer's over

Students moved in to their dorms Thursday as they prepare for another semester at UNCC.

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'Iron Chef': The video game?

A new food-based video game is coming out for Wii and Nintendo DS.

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