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CharlotteStar.com Wednesday 10th March 2010 Edition 069/2010
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"I believe the United States Congress owes the American people a final vote on healthcare reform. I ask Congress to finish its work, and I look forward to signing this reform into law."
Barack Obama
The U.S. president was speaking at the White House.

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Bobcats rally past Heat, secure playoff tiebreaker
Bobcats Rally, Beat Heat 83-78 to Take Tiebreaker
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Massachusetts beats Charlotte 59-56 in A10 opener
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US woman charged for plotting terrorism in Europe, South Asia
Truth about online dating revealed
Move into Iran, Sudan would be an accomplishment: Google

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Taiwan issues travel warning for Thailand
China Southern Airlines to raise US$1.6 billion
No. 12 Butler cruises to Horizon crown
Air Canada CEO says letting Dubai's Emirates Airlines increase Canadian service would be 'devastating'

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CMS Rethinks Long-Term Building Plans
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be in uncharted waters next month. Construction will be completed on the two new high schools, and for the first time in years, there will be no new construction...

Local Job Training Program Helps Teens Find Summer Work
Teenagers may have a harder time landing a summer job this year.Unemployment in Mecklenburg County is still hovering in double-digits. So people involved with job training say youngsters may find...
Felton helps Bobcats rally past Heat
Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Raymond Felton poured in 15 points and dished out a season-high 11 assists, as the Charlotte Bobcats rallied late to down the Miami Heat, 83-78, at Time Warner Cable...
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World News
Terror principal Dulmatin shot down in Jakarta Terror principal Dulmatin shot down in Jakarta
Indonesian police have confirmed the deaths of three terrorists in raids outside the capital,...

Aung San Suu Kyi banned from election platformAung San Suu Kyi banned from election platform
In Myanmar, a new law may force the National League for Democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, out of the...
Israeli settlement announcement riles BidenIsraeli settlement announcement riles Biden
US Vice President Joe Biden has told the Israeli prime minister that the US condemns an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east...
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Nasdaq crash was ten years ago Nasdaq crash was ten years ago
It is ten years since the dotcom bubble...

Los Angeles County mooted for new Chinese carsLos Angeles County mooted for new Chinese cars
The Los Angeles Business Journal has reported that Chinese car maker BYD may build an assembly plant in Los Angeles...
Irish airline millions of euros downIrish airline millions of euros down
Irish airline, Aer Lingus, has reported a loss for...
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bullet Benji Madden, Holly Madison parting ways? corner

London, Jan 14 : Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden has reportedly called off his relationship with former Playboy playmate Holly Madison.

The couple kicked off rumours of romance after they were spotted showing public displays of affection in Madden's hometown of Los Angeles and in Sin City.

According to reports, Madden and Madison had been keeping the relationship under wraps prior to stepping out in public together, but now the sparks have allegedly died down and the stars are parting ways.

"Benji had been flying and driving out to Vegas to spend as much time as possible with her," the Daily Star quoted a source as telling America's Star magazine.

"But he's getting sick of the Vegas lifestyle - plus now he really needs to be in L.A. Don't expect them to spend Valentine's together. It's a shame, but that's just not going to happen," the source added.


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