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Prosecution in Racial Justice Act hearing calls key witness to stand

A key witness for the state cast doubt on research that is central to a Cumberland County Racial Justice Act hearing on Thursday. Convicted killer Marcus Robinson is trying to convince a judge that racial bias affected his murder trial in 1994. His lawyers have focused on research that says prosecutors were twice as likely to excuse a black juror from a capitol murder trial than a white juror.

Charlotte man running across the state for veterans

Running marathons, running marathons in every state, and running more than 100 total marathons isn't quite enough for Bob Weeks. He now plans to run across the state to help wounded veterans. Weeks is training for the run of his life. In May, he plans to run across North Carolina in an effort to raise money for Wounded Warriors.

NC Juvenile Justice laws questioned

National and state advocates are pushing to change NC laws that say a 16 or 17 year will be tried as an adult. But law enforcement officials say there are multiple reasons not to change the current law.

IKEA marks threes year in the Queen City

IKEA is marking three years in the Queen City, and the company is giving the community more options than just furniture. The business is credited for revitalizing that part of university area and generating sales tax revenue.

Hero driver describes scene of burning school bus

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg school bus driver is being labeled a hero Thursday evening after she was able to get six small kids off of a bus shortly before it burst into flames. The incident happened Wednesday evening on Bearmore Drive in South Charlotte.

Final vote expected Friday to determine UNC system tuition hike

The budget and finance committee of the UNC Board of Governors passed a recommendation Thursday by system president Tom Ross to raise tuition next year. The full board will vote Friday. The increase would average 8.8 percent or about $500 dollars for all universities. Some schools had requested a bigger hike to offset cuts in state funding.

Albemarle CEO invited to the White House

An Albemarle-based organization that helps people with disabilities will extend its reach to the White House Friday. The CEO of Monarch will attend a briefing with White House officials, discussing a range of issues facing people with disabilties. Funding for their organization has been cut and could be more of an issue in the coming years.

NC works to promote state's wineries with website

The state tourism office has rolled out some new marketing tools to help promote one of North Carolina's billion dollar businesses. State officials have unveiled a mobile site, upgraded wine guide and billboards to help the region's wine industry.

Salisbury man pleads guilty for running elaborate Ponzi scheme

A Salisbury man accused of running an elaborate Ponzi scheme appeared in federal court Thursday. John Knox Bridges pleaded guilty to securities fraud and money laundering.

Billion dollar settlement offers aid to NC homeowners

Foreclosure victims and struggling homeowners in the Tar Heel State can expect to see relief from a $25 billion foreclosure settlement. 49 states have agreed to a deal with five of the nation's biggest mortgage lenders.

Area church kicks off week-long Habitat build

Elevation Church is answering a call to action and one family's prayers. The project is part of "Love Week" which runs Feb. 11 through Feb. 19. It is a week where the community comes together to serve others.

NC State defeats Georgia Tech 61-52

C.J. Williams scored 15 points and North Carolina State avenged a loss to Georgia Tech last month, holding off the Yellow Jackets 61-52 Thursday night. The Wolfpack got a typically balanced scoring attack, with three other players in double figures. Kammeon Holsey had 17 points for Georgia Tech, which couldn't overcome 32 percent shooting, including 1-for-17 from 3-point range.

No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84

Freshman Austin Rivers buried a 3-pointer at the horn to give No. 10 Duke an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina on Wednesday night. Rivers scored a season-high 29 points and hit six 3s, though the last will certainly live on in the lore on the fierce rivalry. With the Blue Devils (20-4, 7-2) trailing by two, Rivers launched a 3 over 7-footer Tyler Zeller from the right wing.

Duke's Coach K: We won the last round of the game

Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski discusses his team's dramatic win over UNC at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill Wednesday.

UNC's Williams: We're going to learn from this

UNC Head Coach Roy Williams discusses his team's stunning loss to Duke at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill Wednesday.

Scott (9-for-9) helps No. 19 Virginia beat Wake

Mike Scott made all nine of his shots and scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Virginia to a 68-44 win over Wake Forest on Wednesday night. Guard Joe Harris added 11 points and three other players were in double figures for the Cavaliers (19-4, 6-3 Atlantic Coast), who ended a six-game losing skid at the hands of the Demon Deacons.

Sea scallops with Portobello mushrooms, bok choy and peppers with a ginger soy dressing

Chef Dan Eaton serves pan-seared sea scallops with an Asian style combination of sauteed Portobello mushrooms, baby bok choy and colorful sliced peppers all tossed with a sesame, soy and ginger dressing.

Winter Panzanella with butternut squash and brussel sprouts

A classic Italian bread salad, called "Panzanella" is usually made with fresh summer garden vegetables but Chef Dan Eaton makes a winter version with butternut squash and brussel sprouts.

Smoked ham crostini with sweet pea pesto and Dijon mustard

Chef Dan Eaton uses defrosted frozen sweet peas to make a simple pesto and then serves that on top of oven-toasted crostini with sliced smoked ham and dijon mustard. It's a super simple and tasty party appetizer.

Roasted red pepper hummus with whole wheat pita chips

Chef Dan Eaton shows you how to make a homemade roasted red pepper and chick pea hummus. He also toasts whole wheat pita chips to serve with it.

In Depth: John Martin, Young Black Men Leadership Conference

The fifth annual Young Black Men Leadership Conference is coming to Charlotte. News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert sits down with the founder of YBM, John Martin, to talk about this year's conference.

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Online Holocaust curriculum lets students view survivors' testimonies

Holocaust studies in the classroom are going high-tech and interactive, thanks to the new online "iWitness" curriculum from the USC Shoah Foundation Institute. Tech Talk reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

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MediaLab helps Time Warner understand how consumers use its devices

Time Warner Inc's new MediaLab at Columbus Circle is designed to be the ultimate facility to help media developers determine what consumers like and how their various products and apps should appear.