Pakistan's ex-cricket captain says he escaped gun attack
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's former cricket captain Wasim Akram says he escaped a gun attack in the southern port city of Karachi.
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Billy Joel headlines last concert at NY's Nassau Coliseum
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Billy Joel opened his final show at the soon-to-be shuttered Nassau Veteran Memorial Coliseum with his 1977 hit "Movin' Out."
The Snark Report with Derek James: A Wedding, a Sad Break Up, Jay-Z and Miss Bum Bum
A wedding in paradise, a sad day in Muppetland, Jay Z is treading water and Brazil is looking for a new rear.
Investigation Continues At CMC Main After Suspicious Device Deemed Harmless
Around five o'clock Wednesday morning police, fire, and hazmat crews responded to a suspicious device found in an ambulance at CMC in Dilworth.
Brady testimony released...Tigers dump Dombrowski...Mayweather announces next bout
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL Players Association has released the 457-page transcript of Tom Brady's June testimony in the deflated footballs controversy in a filing in Manhattan federal court. In it, the Patriots quarterback denies tampering - or telling anyone to tamper with - the footballs in the most recent AFC championship game. His testimony occurred in an arbitration hearing before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who decided last week to uphold a four-game suspension of Brady issued by a subordinate.
Police Investigate Fatal Accident On I-85 In Belmont
One person is dead after witnesses say he ran into the back of a stopped tractor trailor on I-85.
Chinese sprinter Ning edges favorites in 100-free heats
KAZAN, Italy (AP) — Chinese sprinter Ning Zetao edged favorites Cam McEvoy and Vladimir Morozov to lead the 100-meter freestyle preliminaries at the swimming world championships on Wednesday.
Report: Ai Weiwei says China promised he can return
BERLIN (AP) — Artist Ai Weiwei says Chinese authorities returned his passport with "almost no" strings attached and promised him that he can return to China.
Here is the latest North Carolina sports news from The Associated Press
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have announced backup cornerback Chris Houston has decided to retire from the NFL after seven seasons. Houston signed this offseason as a free agent and was competing for a backup position after sitting out all of 2014.
