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The rise of Asian universities over the past several decades may present a challenge for their Western counterparts.
Crystal Gail Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three members of the men’s lacrosse team of rape in 2006, was arrested early Thursday after a fight with her boyfriend.
Crystal Gail Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, was arrested late last night on attempted murder, arson and assault charges.
Governor Bev Perdue announced Tuesday that the development of high speed rail networks in North Carolina will create or maintain 4,800 jobs in the next four years, 1,000 of which will be seen...
Starting this year, six Durham schools will receive extra help to close a racial achievement gap. The National Education Association Foundation awarded Durham Public Schools a $1.25 million grant...
Don’t expect pre-recession unemployment numbers to return to North Carolina any time soon.
This year, Nathan Wieler hopes to join the ranks of founders of popular social networking sites Facebook and LinkedIn with his own startup, Original Projects.
Almost a year after his original nomination to the Office of Legal Policy at the Department of Justice, Christopher Schroeder’s confirmation is finally in sight.
Former Duke golfer Andrew Giuliani is continuing his breach of contract lawsuit against the University, The (Raleigh) News & Observer reported Friday.
They’re mean, green, more fuel-efficient machines. The Durham Area Transit Authority debuted 20 diesel-electric hybrid buses last December.
Secessionists have lain virtually dormant since the Civil War era, but a group of Vermonters, led by a former Duke professor, have decided to revive the rebel yell once again.
U.K.-based contract manufacturing company ACW Technologies Ltd. will open a new $4.9 million manufacturing facility in Durham. The new Durham facility will employ anywhere from 150 to 200 employees.
Members of the Duke community affected by the Toyota recall have been forced to choose between altering their daily routines or just hoping their vehicles continue to function normally. A large...
In Durham politics, community organizations have always played a significant role in rallying support for candidates that share their organization’s principles and views.
Ciaran O’Connor sat down Mohsen Kadivar to explore his views on Iran’s power structure, recent elections and protests, and the nation’s nuclear ambitions.
The Robertson Scholars Program announced Thursday that Alex Perwich will replace Tony Brown as executive director of the program, effective Feb. 15.
The State of North Carolina is pioneering a new integrated crime database, called Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services—CJLEADS—to replace its current, outdated system.
Defense attorneys have requested the dismissal of federal carjacking and kidnapping charges against Demario Atwater.
Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez released a statement Wednesday in response to inquiries after two former and current DPD officers were arrested within the course of a few days.
The North Carolina smoking ban, which took effect Jan. 2, prohibits smoking in businesses that serve food and alcohol to protect the health of employees. Since its passage, the ban has stirred...