Feds: NC terror suspect preached jihad in home, had access to 26 guns, 27,000 bullets

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man accused of leading a group plotting terrorism abroad was recorded saying “I love jihad” and preaching the virtues of fighting for Allah, federal authorities said Tuesday.

Feds say accused ringleader of 7 NC terror suspects spoke of loving jihad, hating US military

RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal authorities said Tuesday the accused ringleader of a group of North Carolina terrorism suspects talked about loving jihad, fighting for Allah and loathing a U.S. military presence at Muslim holy sites.

Duke Energy’s 2Q profit down 21 percent on falling demand from industrial customers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Power company Duke Energy said Tuesday that its second-quarter earnings fell as demand for power from industrial customers continues to slide because of the recession.

In US for medical care, Afghan children lay down the surnames that can make them take up arms

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — When they step off the plane, the sick and injured Afghan children shed their surnames, stripping themselves of a label that often carries tribal or religious implications and enabling them to form friendships most once thought impossible.

7 NC terror suspects due in court for federal detention hearing; 8th suspect still at large

RALEIGH, N.C. — Seven North Carolina terrorism suspects were due in federal court for a detention hearing Tuesday.

AP NewsBreak: Feds name 8th NC terror suspect as court makes full indictment public

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 20-year-old U.S. citizen who traveled to Pakistan in 2008 “to engage in violent jihad” has been named as the eighth suspect in a North Carolina terrorism case, according to court documents released Monday.

Prosecutors say North Carolina terror case may involve classified national security material

RALEIGH, N.C. — A case against seven North Carolina terrorism suspects accused of plotting “violent jihad” may involve classified material that will raise national security issues if given to their defense attorneys, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Former Citi CFO Krawcheck to run BofA’s investment operations; bank makes other exec moves

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. shuffled some of its top executives Monday and said some of the managers might be in a position to succeed CEO Ken Lewis.

Egyptian items on display at Chinqua Penn in NC

WENTWORTH, N.C. — Ancient and replica Egyptian pieces will be on display at Chinqua Penn Plantation, a 1920s-era mansion in Wentworth built by a North Carolina businessman and his wife.

Former MetLife CEO Benmosche expected to take on CEO role at insurer AIG, WSJ reports

American International Group Inc. is expected to name Robert Benmosche as its new CEO, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Investors cautiously optimistic this week with steady market rise behind them

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After soaring on upbeat corporate earnings and forecasts, Wall Street might be able to stay positive even as there are signs that the economy is still struggling.

Justice Department reaches agreement forcing aluminum companies to divest NC facility

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Justice Department says it has reached a settlement requiring two aluminum companies to sell a facility in North Carolina.

Travelers 2nd-quarter profit declines as it sees lower investment income, underwriting profit

Commercial and personal property insurer Travelers Cos. said Thursday that lower investment income and underwriting profit drove its second-quarter earnings down 21 percent.

From high school lineman to Islamist ‘Sword of God,’ mixed picture emerges of alleged jihadist

RALEIGH, N.C. — When someone in the Raleigh area needed a sheep or goat slaughtered according to Islamic law, Daniel Boyd was the man to see.

CommScope shares plunge after 2Q revenue miss; though adjusted earnings beat expectations

HICKORY, N.C. — Network infrastructure company CommScope Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit plunged 61 percent, due to hefty charges related to acquisitions, debt, litigation and restructuring.

Federal judge delays detention hearing for North Carolina terror suspects

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has delayed the detention hearing for seven North Carolina men accused of plotting violent jihad.

Lawmakers report health care progress; Obama pitches retooled message in NC, VA visits

RALEIGH, N.C. — Congress reported progress on legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care Wednesday as President Barack Obama introduced a retooled message asserting his plan would protect Americans and limit insurers’ power.

Obama pitches retooled health care message in NC, VA visits; senators report progress

RALEIGH, N.C. — Senators reported progress on legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care Wednesday as President Barack Obama introduced a retooled message asserting his plan would protect Americans and limit insurers’ power.

Bob Barker, longtime animal rights activist, asks Cherokees to end NC bear pit attractions

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Former game show host and longtime animal rights activist Bob Barker has made a personal appeal to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina to stop exhibiting bears in pit-like enclosures at three local zoos.

Official: Members of NC family that includes terror suspects denied entry to Israel on 07 trip

RALEIGH, N.C. — Israel denied entry two years ago to members of a North Carolina family that includes three men accused of plotting to execute terror attacks in foreign countries, an official said Wednesday.

NC neighbors find terrorism accusations against man in their midst hard to swallow

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man described as family-oriented and quick to help neighbors was recruiting and training aspiring terrorists to wage jihad, federal authorities say, accusations that family and neighbors find hard to believe.

Prosecutors, neighbors offer contrasting stories for chief North Carolina terror suspect

RALEIGH, N.C. — Daniel Boyd may have spent the past three years traveling to the Middle East, secretly buying guns and training for jihad with a group of aspiring terrorists as federal authorities claim, but people on his cul-de-sac said Tuesday he also made plenty of time to be a good neighbor.

AP NewsBreak: Feds search for 1 member of NC ‘jihad’ group who recently went to Pakistan

RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal authorities searched overseas Tuesday for a U.S. citizen charged with plotting “violent jihad” as part of a North Carolina-based group of aspiring international terrorists.

Wife says North Carolina terror suspect part of ordinary family, calls charges unsubstantiated

RALEIGH, N.C. — The wife of a North Carolina man charged with plotting violent jihad says they are an “ordinary family” and care about other human beings.

AP NewsBreak: Feds say 1 member of North Carolina ‘jihad’ group still being sought

RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal authorities were searching Tuesday for a U.S. citizen charged with plotting “violent jihad” as part of a North Carolina group suspected of international terrorist aspirations.

Bank of America spokesman says bank could evenutally shrink total number of branches by 10 pct

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. could eventually shrink its 6,100-branch network by about 10 percent as consumers utilize other methods of banking, a company spokesman said Tuesday.

NC father, sons, 4 men charged as “violent jihad” group plotting international attacks

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina father who led an unobtrusive rural life as a drywall contractor had militant roots dating back to 1980s Afghanistan and Pakistan and secretly led a U.S. group plotting international terrorism, federal prosecutors said.

Bank of America CEO Lewis reportedly says bank to shrink total number of branches by 10 pct

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp.’s CEO Ken Lewis said he is planning to shrink the bank’s 6,100-branch network by about 10 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

North Carolina terror suspect nearly lost limbs after 1991 bank robbery conviction in Pakistan

RALEIGH, N.C. — American Daniel Patrick Boyd faced stern a punishment after being convicted of robbing a bank in Pakistan: Losing a hand and foot.

7 NC men charged in terror conspiracy, accused of plotting ‘violent jihad’ abroad

RALEIGH, N.C. — A father, his two sons and four other North Carolina men are accused of military-style training at home and plotting “violent jihad” through a series of terror attacks abroad, federal authorities said Monday.