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Oversized load blamed for bridge collapse

Mike Baker, Manuel Valdes

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is seen in Raleigh, N.C. Edwards and federal prosecutors are arguing over whether the money used to cover up his extramarital affair was a campaign contribution or just a gift from his old friends. An indictment of the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee appears imminent, but people on both sides still hold out hope for a last-minute deal for a guilty plea to a negotiated charge. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) (AP)

John Edwards charged in felony indictment

Mike Baker, Nedra Pickler

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is seen in Raleigh, N.C. Edwards and federal prosecutors are arguing over whether the money used to cover up his extramarital affair was a campaign contribution or just a gift from his old friends. An indictment of the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee appears imminent, but people on both sides still hold out hope for a last-minute deal for a guilty plea to a negotiated charge. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) (AP)

Criminal charges likely today against John Edwards

Mike Baker, Nedra Pickler

Will Harrison's flag hangs from a fallen tree after it was blown off his house when a tornado ripped through the Cottonade neighborhood Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. Homes and businesses were badly damaged Saturday by a severe storm system that whipped across North Carolina, bringing flash floods, hail and reports of tornadoes from the western hills to the streets of Raleigh. (AP Photo/The Fayetteville Observer, Andrew Craft) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES (AP)

At least 35 dead in 6 states after storm’s rampage

Mike Baker, Tom Breen

FILE -This May 2010 file photo shows Zahra Clare Baker, 10, getting a hearing aid during an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Hickory, N.C. Elisa Baker , stepmother of Zahra Clare Baker, was indicted Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 on a second-degree murder charge in Zahra Clare Baker's death. Elisa Baker had previously been charged with obstructing justice in the investigation of Zahra Baker's death. The 10-year-old was reported missing in October, and police later found her remains in different locations in western North Carolina. (AP Photo/The Independent Tribune, James Nix, File) (AP)

Stepmother indicted on grisly death of disabled girl

Mike Baker, Mitch Weiss

A firearms and tactics instructor at Blackwater Worldwide is armed for a training exercise in Moyock, N.C.

Blackwater suit tossed 7 years after grisly deaths

Mike Baker

Surge in bankruptcies shows signs of slowing

Mike Baker

Morgan Freeman denies doing ad for NC candidate

Mike Baker

Earl blows past Outer Banks on path to Northeast

Mike Baker

A window is boarded up with a message at the Buxton Beach Motel in Buxton, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 as Hurricane Earl approaches North Carolina's Outer Banks. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) (AP)

Earl weakens, but still a threat with 115 mph winds

Mike Baker

Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

Mike Baker

Some flee, others dig in as Hurricane Earl nears U.S.

Mike Baker

Elizabeth Edwards details implosion of her marriage

Mike Baker

The oil slick in the Mississippi Delta as seen from space on May 24, 2010.

Workers describe failures on Gulf oil rig

Mike Baker, Michael Kunzelman, Jeff Donn

BP begins “top kill” effort to stop Gulf oil leak

Mike Baker, Greg Bluestein

BP begins novel effort to try to stop Gulf oil

Mike Baker, Greg Bluestein

Coast Guard gives BP OK to try to stop oil leak

Mike Baker, Greg Bluestein

BP yet to make call on latest bid to stop Gulf oil

Mike Baker, Greg Bluestein

Debate over school busing in N.C. county gets uglier

Mike Baker

Edwards aide’s book details trail of hush money

Mike Baker

Neighbor: Suspect emptied his apartment

Jeff Carlton, Mike Baker