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D.H. Conley wins 12th annual carpentry competition at PCC

D.H. Conley High School took first place in the Greenville Pitt County Home Builders Association's 12th annual High School Carpentry Competition on Oct.

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Amendment blocks federal funding for abortions

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan coalition sought to impose stricter abortion limits on insurance sold under a new health care bill Saturday, hoping to leave their imprint on legislation otherwise crafted largely by more liberal lawmakers.
Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike

PHOENIX — In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat.
Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta

ATLANTA — A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.
House, Senate health care bills detailed

WASHINGTON — Here is a comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans.
Holiday airfares close to last year and climbing
Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats
Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be
Obama pitches health overhaul as House nears vote
G-20 officials: Too early to end stimulus
G-20 officials: Too early to end stimulus