State & National
Edwards: Wife's cancer has returned
Pundits debate effect on presidential run
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards announced Thursday that he will not be leaving the race, despite a recurrence of his wife's cancer.
"The results of all the tests are that her cancer is back," Edwards said during a press conference at The Carolina Inn. (12 Comments)
Former U.N. ambassador Bolton to speak on reform
Tenure marked by controversy
John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, will speak Friday at the Westin Charlotte to discuss reform in the U.N.
The John Locke Foundation, an independent public policy think tank in North Carolina, is sponsoring the event in Charlotte because its large population is expected to draw a considerable crowd. (2 Comments)
Report: half in college abuse drugs or alcohol
Experts ?nd the trend alarming
Drug and alcohol use is a chronic problem for college students across the country, a recent report found, and one that UNC students and officials say needs to be addressed.
Nearly half of all full-time college students binge drink and/or abuse prescription and illegal drugs, according to a study released March 15 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. (6 Comments)
