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College & University
A Guide to the Changing Number of U.S. Universities
U.S. News & World Report - Josh Moody
When it comes to determining how many universities are in the U.S., it's a number in flux. The short answer: There were 4,298 degree-granting …
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Science
Researchers discover anti-laser masquerading as perfect absorber
phys.org - Ken Kingery
Researchers at Duke University have discovered that a perfect absorber of electromagnetic waves they described in a 2017 paper can easily be tweaked …
The Washington Post
New Jersey
‘It keeps you nice and disposable’: The plight of adjunct professors
The Washington Post - By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
MJ Sharp harbored no illusions about teaching at a university. The former photojournalist had heard enough stories about part-time faculty subsisting on meager pay and scant benefits while pouring all
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Duke University
Wisconsin school investigating after students taunt rival athlete with photo that appears to show him in blackface
NBC News - By Doha Madani
A group held up the image of the standout player during a basketball game. A Wisconsin high school has apologized and launched an investigation after a group of students flashed posters during a recent
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New York City
Blame Critics for Amazon’s New York Exit, But Blame Amazon Too
Barron's - Stanley Litow
Text size Amazon has decided to renege on its plan to bring upwards of 25,000 jobs to New York City and says instead it will focus on expanding in …
Virginia
Virginia’s top leaders must be investigated
lasvegassun.com
The decision by Virginia’s top three elected officials to hunker down and cling to their jobs is bad for both the state and the Democratic Party. If …
Teens
Raleigh Teens Able to Apply for Summer Jobs With City
spectrumlocalnews.com
RALEIGH, N.C. – Starting Friday, teens who want summer jobs with the city of Raleigh can apply online. Raleigh teens can apply for Summer jobs with …
Duke University
Second Fairfax accuser is intensely private single mother
wtop.com
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — The Maryland woman who has accused Democratic Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of raping her while they were students at Duke …
Duke University
Does Innovative Teaching Work? A New Effort Aims To Help Faculty Find Out.
edsurge.com - Jeffrey R. Young
Many professors try new teaching approaches or new digital tools in their classes, but few actually study whether the changes work any better than …
Raleigh
Raleigh police release body camera video after woman claimed officers pointed gun at son
newsobserver.com - By Anna Johnson
The Raleigh Police Department released body camera video on Friday after a mother told city leaders that officers pointed a gun at her 6-year-old son. …
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Duke University
In his memory: Family carries forth spirit of young man lost to cancer
newsday.com - By Merle English
Diagnosed at 5 with stage 4 neuroblastoma, cancer of the adrenal glands, Bobby Menges had lived with cancer for most of his life. And as he aged …
Real Estate
25-year old, 336-unit Raleigh apartment complex sells for $46 million
bizjournals.com - Ben Graham
The Pointe at Crabtree complex has traded hands for a big increase in sales price.
The Washington Times
Justin Fairfax
DA contacts second woman accusing Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of rape
The Washington Times - By S.A. Miller
The district attorney in Durham, North Carolina, has contacted Meredith Watson about her allegation that Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax raped her …
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Duke University
Admissions Bias Lawsuit Against Harvard in Judge’s Hands
theepochtimes.com - The Associated Press
BOSTON—A federal judge will now decide whether Harvard University intentionally discriminates against Asian-American applicants, an allegation made …
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Music
Robert Christgau on Jazz-Rock Staple Harriet Tubman
VICE - Robert Christgau
The Dean takes a trip around the world this week, reviewing albums from Brazil's Thiago Nassif, New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band, and Haiti's RAM. The self-proclaimed "Dean of American Rock Critics," Robert
Ice Cream
Now Open: Captain Cookie and the Milkman in Raleigh
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Captain Cookie and the Milkman has opened at the Transfer Co. Food Hall in Raleigh! The company started as a mobile bakery food truck in Washington …
Democratic National Convention
Fairfax's former mentor says he's 'deeply disturbed' by allegations against him
thehill.com
Lt. Virginia Gov. Justin Fairfax's former Democratic primary opponent and mentor told Hill.TV's "Rising" on Friday that he was "deeply disturbed" by …
Real Estate
Raleigh real-estate developer makes sizable Triad entrance
journalnow.com - Richard Craver
A Raleigh commercial real-estate developer has spent $24.8 million to purchase six prominent office properties within High Point's Piedmont Centre …
Switzerland
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, police say
cbs17.com - CBS 17 staff
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh Friday afternoon. The …
Duke University
Morning Links: Because The Night Edition
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Patti Smith performing in Finland in 2007. VIA WIKIPEDIA Los Angeles Frieze Los Angeles opened for a star-studded preview day on Thursday. Read a report …
Foreign Aid
Defending Trump's request for wall funding, congressman inflates foreign aid plan
politifact.com - Paul Specht
Lawmakers don’t want to be blamed for the partial federal government shutdown, which is now the longest in American history. So, after President …
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ETFs
Why Momentum Stocks Have Lost Their Momentum
Barron's - Daren Fonda
Text size The perils of factor investing are coming into focus again. Factors are things like value, momentum, quality, and low-volatility. Scores of …
Raleigh
216,000 gallons of sewage spills into Crabtree Creek, Raleigh says
cbs17.com - CBS 17 staff
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - The City of Raleigh says a grease blockage forced 216,000 gallons of sewage to spill into Crabtree Creek Thursday afternoon. A …
$Raleigh man accused of fracturing infant's skull$
Raleigh
Raleigh man accused of fracturing infant's skull
abc11.com
A man has been charged after he allegedly fractured a 22-month-old child's skull, according to court filings. According to the documents, 23-year-old …
NFL Draft
- Rivals' NFL Draft Rewind: NC State receiver Kelvin Harmon
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Kelvin Harmon could be a first round NFL Draft pick in April. Here's a look back at Harmon as a four-star high school recruit from Palmyra (N.J.) …
NC State Wolfpack
The Wolfpacker war room
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It's time for another edition of the The Wolfpacker War Room. What's the latest going on in football and basketball recruiting? We have some of the …
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Mayo Clinic
ISABS: Personalized Medicine Conference With Nobel Laureates to Be Held in Split, Croatia
Business Insider - PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
ZAGREB, Croatia and WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Society for Applied Biological Sciences (ISABS),Mayo Clinic and St. Catherine Hospital are organizing "11th ISABS Conference
NC State Wolfpack
Scouting Duke
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USA Today Sports Duke has a miracle comeback win against a top 16 squad under its belt and poured one out from three-point range to upset another top …
NC State Wolfpack
- Jason Parker gets the nod for NC State baseball's season opener
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NC State junior pitcher Jason Parker said he doesn’t expect to have many butterflies when he takes the mound at 3 p.m. today for the Wolfpack’s …
NC State Wolfpack
The Wolfpacker daily newsstand: Feb. 15
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Here are the various headlines and tweets for Friday, Feb. 15. Headlines Tweets of the day The concern with Bryce is his knee. And NC State will be on …