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Seemingly small résumé embellishments can haunt worker, employer - News & Observer
Adding to the upheaval at Yahoo, Thompson told directors before resigning that he had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to a person briefed on the matter. The cancer disclosure was previously reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Fears of spying hinder China Mobile license - News & Observer
... traffic that might allow China to spy more easily on the US government and steal intellectual property from American companies, according to people familiar with the process who declined to be identified because the deliberations are secret.
Richest man in Los Angeles joins Dodgers bid group - News & Observer
Cohen is prepared to commit close to $2 billion to buy the Dodgers and renovate their stadium without financing any of that amount, according to a person familiar with the sale process. Tim Leiweke, the president and chief executive of AEG, ...
Official: 2 more US troops killed in Afghanistan - News & Observer
... are still unclear but officials believe there were three attackers, two of whom were subsequently killed. He said the third may be in custody. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record.
EU agrees on Greece bailout - News & Observer
The diplomat who disclosed the agreement spoke on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement was pending. Greece needs the bailout so it can move ahead with a related $130 billion debt relief deal with private investors.
Lin-sanity helps end blackout - News & Observer
NBA Commissioner David Stern stepped in over the past two days, telling the sides how important it was to get Lin back on TV for both parties, for the league and for basketball itself, said a person close to the talks. Leach loses appeal against Texas ...
Former captain admits to fixing own team's matches - News & Observer
The officer declined to be identified because she was not authorized to speak to the media. The UOL Internet news portal says the wounded woman, Adriene Pinto, told police Adriano accidentally fired his bodyguard's gun when he was fooling around with ...
The one guy who can tell Jordan 'no' - News & Observer
Here's how a team executive, who asked to remain anonymous, described Polk's monthly visits to Charlotte: Polk has advised Jordan on all things financial for over 20 years. He counts among his greatest accomplishments reworking Jordan's relationship ...
Cincinnati QB practices again - News & Observer
Paterno was released from the hospital Sunday, a week after breaking his pelvis again following a fall at home, a person close to his family told The Associated Press. Southeastern Louisiana: Ron Roberts, who worked at Tusculum before guiding Delta ...
Cincinnati QB practices again - News & Observer
Paterno was released from the hospital Sunday, a week after breaking his pelvis again following a fall at home, a person close to his family told The Associated Press. Southeastern Louisiana: Ron Roberts, who worked at Tusculum before guiding Delta ...
Crew chiefs changing places - News & Observer
Pattie has remained under contract with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing since he was released as Montoya's crew chief, but is expected to move to MWR as early as the beginning of next month, sources said. A MWR spokesman declined to comment on the report, ...
Consumer advocates fear health law will favor business - News & Observer
Now it's reaching the boiling point," said the former White House official, who spoke only on the condition of anonymity because of the issue's sensitivity. To be sure, how these rules are written can significantly help — or hurt — consumers, ...
Seattle police: Doctor said he fatally stabbed his partner - News & Observer
Her adult daughter, who asked that her name not be used, said that when Chen failed to show up at the hospital or answer calls, her mother went to the apartment. The initial call to police was for them to check on the welfare of the apartment's ...
Ankle sprain to keep Jets' Burress out - News & Observer
In exchange, the Bills received a fourth-round pick, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because neither team disclosed the round of the draft pick sent to Buffalo. For the Bills, they lose a ...
Business events scheduled for the coming week - News & Observer
AP source: KKR, Silver Lake near deal on GoDaddy GoDaddy, the domain-name registration company known for its racy Super Bowl ads, is close to being purchased by two private investment firms for $2 billion to $2.5 billion, according to a person close to ...
Photo Galleries: Nation/World - News & Observer
The family declined to give his name out of fear that his poppies would be destroyed by local police. – AP Images for National Geographic In this July 2, 2010 photo, an Afghan poppy farmer scores bulbs in his hidden field in the Argo District of ...
Imams thrown off plane seek 'accountability' from airlines, lawyer says - News & Observer
"For the safety of the hotel and the safety of the conference," said a hotel employee who declined to be identified. Next door, at the Hampton Inn & Suites, where the imams prayed and stayed, the Observer was told to stay away from the hotel, ...
The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes - News & Observer
... Chrysler nearing deal to refinance aid Details are still being worked out, but Chrysler Group LLC on Thursday will make an announcement about a refinancing package that will repay its government loans, according to a person briefed on the matter.
Sanford hit hard; man killed - News & Observer
An assistant store manager who wouldn't give his name said everyone in the store had been accounted for. Emergency workers had set up a triage station outside the store to treat the injured. The mayor said city officials would ask for help from the NC ...
Enloe girls forfeit eight wins - News & Observer
Baker said during her speech to the team that she let the ineligible player, which the school asked to remain anonymous, know the error was Baker's fault. ...
East Carolina launches lifelong learning program - News & Observer
Both the company and the individual have asked to remain anonymous. The planning committee plans to reveal the schedule and courses May 21. ...
Mega Millions jackpot hits $330 million - News & Observer
... naming former Commerce Secretary William Daley to a top White House job, possibly chief of staff, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. ...
Business events scheduled for Tuesday - News & Observer
... considering naming former Commerce Secretary William Daley to a top White House job, possibly chief of staff, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
Deficit panel leaders' plan curbs Social Security - News & Observer
AP Source: UBS employee leaked info on GM IPO A person briefed on the matter says Swiss bank UBS is no longer working on General Motors' initial stock ...
Magic finds more assets to sell - News & Observer
JIM MONE - AP LOS ANGELES -- A day after the announcement that Magic Johnson had sold his interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, a source said Tuesday the ...