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Among the thousands of people passing through Charlotte-Douglas International Airport this week are members of the U.S. military. One spot at the airport that will see more traffic is the new U.S.O. lounge. Earlier in the week, WFAE's Scott Graf visited what's becoming known as one of the nicest U.S.O. lounges in the country.

A new poll conducted by Elon University shows that nearly 80% of North Carolinians think cell phones decrease highway safety. Safety aside, WFAE commentator Krissa Palmer simply doesn't like cell phones.

There have been more than the usual number of whooping cough cases reported to Mecklenburg County's Health Department. WFAE's Simone Orendain spoke with County Medical Director Dr. Stephen Keener about the outbreak of the cough also known as pertussis.

US Airways has made an offer to buy Delta Airlines. The $8 billion offer is contingent upon Delta emerging from bankruptcy. For more on the deal and how it could potentially impact the current US Airways hub at Charlotte-Douglas Airport, WFAE's Scott Graf spoke with Peter Schwarz, an Economics professor at UNC-Charlotte.

United Way of Central Carolinas held what it called an emergency press conference earlier this week to ask for more donations to its annual fundraiser. WFAE's Scott Graf talked about the fundraising with Michael Baker, the chairman of this year's local campaign. Scott began by asking why the organization has had trouble meeting its goal this year.

The Carolinas may benefit from the Democrat's victory in last week's election. Several members of the House from the area are in position to see their power increase in Washington. WFAE's Craig Fahle spoke with Capitol Hill correspondent Terry Gildea about the change. They began by talking about South Carolina's John Spratt, who will now chair the House Budget Committee.

The Encyclopedia of North Carolina is out in bookstores this week. And its being showcased in Charlotte. WFAE's Simone Orendain spoke with the encyclopedia's assistant editor Jay Mazzocchi about the new work.

When voters who live in the 100th House District woke up last Wednesday, they learned that incumbent House Speaker Jim Black, one of the most powerful members of the state legislature, was ahead by just 7 votes in his bid for re-election. The final outcome of the race would be determined by about 120 provisional ballots. But now, problems in one precinct may force the entire district to vote again. WFAE's Scott Graf reports.

When voters who live in the 100th House District woke up last Wednesday, they learned that incumbent House Speaker Jim Black, one of the most powerful members of the state legislature, was ahead by just 7 votes in his bid for re-election. The final outcome of the race would be determined by about 120 provisional ballots. But now, problems in one precinct may force the entire district to vote again. WFAE's Scott Graf reports.

Going into the day, the outcome of the 100th House District race between House Speaker Jim Black and Republican opponent Hal Jordan was already in question. Now, news of the wrong ballots given to several hundred voters last week has the race in the hands of the State Board of Election. WFAE's Scott Graf reports.