Students, Colleagues Defend Former Coach Accused of Sex Crimes
Goins faces nearly two-dozen sex charges involving former students at East Gaston High School. Former students and colleagues are now defending the ex-wrestling coach.
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NC Attorney General Will No Longer Defend Same-Sex Marriage Ban
AG Roy Cooper made the comments after a ruling Monday by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that Virginia's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional.
Dollar Tree to Buy Matthews-Based Family Dollar
Dollar Tree is buying Matthews-based Family Dollar for $8.5 billion. It could mean a loss of jobs at the company's corporate headquarters.
Palace of 'Queen of Mean' goes on block for $65M
GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut mansion that belonged to Leona Helmsley is on the market for $65 million after a three-year renovation.
Obama nominates rabbi to be religious freedom ambassador
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has nominated Rabbi David Saperstein to be the next U.S. Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom.
Rays' Archer: 'Never saw Hank Aaron flip his bat'
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer insists he isn't mad at David Ortiz.
Claiborne ready to prove his worth to Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Morris Claiborne got on Terrance Williams' nerves the minute the competition started at training camp for the Dallas Cowboys.
'Lucy' smacks down 'Hercules' in box office bout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Scarlett Johansson-led action flick "Lucy" took it to stalwart action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's "Hercules" over the weekend for the No. 1 spot at the box office.
With big raise, Rudolph ready for bigger year
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Kyle Rudolph has a new contract to match the significant value the Minnesota Vikings have considered him to be for their offense.
Lions postpone talks with Suh until after season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are postponing contract talks with All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh until after the season.
