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NEXT WEEK: SPECIAL TECH ISSUE: Interview with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and Vint Cerf of Google, two Triangle tech firms launch, and more.

Police: Husband Kills Wife, Calls 911, Commits Suicide

GARNER - According to the Garner Police Department, a local man killed his wife in their home and then killed himself, but not before calling 911 to calmly report the murder to authorities.

Do Raleigh City Council Members Check Emails?

RALEIGH - Do elected officials in Raleigh check emails that are sent to the “official” addresses on the Raleigh City Council website? The answer might surprise you as only a few city leaders bothered to reply.

Raleigh Reporter Shares News, Photos From Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER - In this first-hand report exclusively for The Raleigh Telegram, former NBC17 reporter and journalist Jalil Isa covers the beautiful city of Vancouver with photos and a journal when he attended the 2010 Winter Olympics this past week.

Photos: Black Eyed Peas Visit Raleigh’s RBC Center

RALEIGH - The Black-Eyed Peas, one of the world’s top recording artists, visited Raleigh’s RBC Center as they wowed the audience.

NC Native Named White House Social Secretary

WASHINGTON DC - President Obama has named a North Carolina native and former fundraiser for his campaign as his new White House Social Secretary.

Duke Lacrosse Accuser Arrested For Attempted Murder In Durham

DURHAM - The alleged victim in the Duke Lacrosse case in 2006 has now been charged with attempted murder and five counts of arson in a domestic violence case.

Several Theaters Offer Oscar Parties In Raleigh

HOLLYWOOD - If you’re looking for plenty of glitz and glamour on Oscar night, you don’t have to leave the Triangle. There are plenty of red carpets, celebrities, and even Star Wars Storm Troopers in store for the big night. Oscars photo by Alan Light.

Raleigh Yoga Group Raises $6,500 For Haiti Relief

RALEIGH - A small yoga studio in downtown Raleigh raised a large amount of money to help out earthquake victims in Haiti.

NCSpin TV This Week: Politics And More

RALEIGH - This week, NCSpin talks about the NC Innocence Commission, cuts to abortion funding, crisis in our prisons and state budget deficits growing.

Michael Jordan Will Buy NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats

CHARLOTTE - In a deal inked just before the deadline expired, UNC and NBA star Michael Jordan will buy the Charlotte Bobcats team. Link to Yahoo Sports.

NC State Auditor Owes Back Taxes On Home

RALEIGH - Beth Wood, a CPA who is making over $123,000 a year as state auditor, still owes $1,234 on her Raleigh townhome. Link to News & Observer.

NC Woman Upset At Being Banned From Restaurant After Refusal To Tip

WINSTON-SALEM - In a story that has been reported worldwide, a North Carolina woman is upset that she has been told she can’t eat at a Japanese restaurant because she doesn’t believe in tipping wait staff. Link to WXII news.

Did SBI Lab Tech Submit Other False Evidence?

RALEIGH - After it was revealed that an SBI lab technician submitted a false report in the Greg Taylor murder trial, some are calling for a review of other cases where the lab tech was involved. External link to WTVD ABC News.

Cary Man Exonerated In Murder Case After 16 Years In Prison

RALEIGH - After 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit based on false SBI evidence, Greg Taylor of Cary has been released by a three judge panel that determined his innocence. Link to N&O. Read commission testimony details at WRAL.

Testimony Revealed Problems With State’s Evidence

RALEIGH - The three judge panel released Greg Taylor after it was revealed that the SBI report on blood tests was false and that an alleged witness in the case had smoked five crack rocks. Link to News & Observer.

NC Prosecutor Sentenced To Jail For Ticket Fixing

SMITHFIELD - A former North Carolina prosecutor has been sentenced to jail after she was found guilty of giving out dismissal forms to defense attorneys. External link to WRAL.

Helping, Not Hunting: War Tough GI’s Tackle Haitian Earthquake Crisis

HAITI - For eight years, America's most elite secret warriors have tirelessly worked to kill terrorists. But they've also been quietly saving lives in muddy camps here, where hundreds of thousands of homeless have pitched tarps and tents. Link to NY Daily News.

Haiti’s Destruction Stuns 82nd Airborne Troops

HAITI - Troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina get ready for the dangers of the rainy season while still getting food and water to Haitian earthquake victims. External link to WRAL.

Internet Attacks Traced To Two Chinese IT Schools

CHINA - Computer attacks on large corporations were traced back to China after an investigation by the NSA and Google. External link to NY Times.

FBI Investigates PA School Laptop Spycam Case

PENNSYLVANIA - The FBI is checking into what happened in a case where families say that a school spied on their homes through school-owned laptops. External link to Yahoo News.

General Motors To Close Hummer After Sale Fails

DETROIT - Despite an attempt to find a buyer for the iconic vehicle company, General Motors says it is shutting down the company. Link to NY Times.

Man Dies After Waiting Over 30 Hours For Ambulance

PITTSBURGH - Three different ambulances got close to a man’s house, but the paramedics refused to walk to his home due to the snow. Link to Yahoo News.

Alexander Haig, General and Diplomat, Passes Away

WASHINGTON DC - General Alexander Haig who served in the US Army but as an advisor to several Presidents passed away recently. External link to Yahoo News.

Students Spend Two Nights Adrift After Ship Sinks

BRAZIL - Students from the US and other countries spent two nights on the ocean after their three-masted sailing ship sunk due to a microburst of air on the ocean.

Armed Military Coup Takes Place In African Nation

NIGER - Armed troops stormed the presidential palace to overthrow the government. Link to Yahoo.

Dutch Government Collapses Over Afghanistan

THE NETHERLANDS - The Dutch government coalition fell apart after a 16 hour contentious meeting over their military involvement in Afghanistan. Link to Yahoo.

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