Wednesday, 7/12/06

Developers rush to beat rules

Dust-up ends in favor of daily pledge

Questions linger in fatal police shooting

Senate to consider runoff bill

Firms cringe at wage boosts

Can voters petition for a recall?

Easley Thwarts Berry Request

Senate joins House on ethics

Officials cruised on public dime

Cooper won't run for governor

Public opinion on toll roads a 2-sided coin

Cable TV changes go to governor after legislative approval

Senate approves ban on third-party checks

Senate OKs bill to let community colleges ban smoking

Lottery commission approves two new games, pay raises
Also: Lottery bigwigs pitch bonuses for sales staff

NC Tax collection law may be repealed

Stormwater rules seek tougher standards near shellfish waters

Virginia Guard trains for U.S.-Mexican border duty

Mass. to weigh challenge to gay marriage

Putin Rips Cheney's Verbal 'Hunting Shot'

General- 2 sides attacking Iraq civilians

U.S. envoy- North Korea not cooperating

Colombia Seeks to Rein in Rights Watchdog

Inmates sue to overturn nude magazine ban