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Midwest, Plains Brace for Massive Winter Storm

Elizabeth Field February 9, 2011

A massive winter storm has aimed itself at the central United States, threatening to unload a dangerous and potential deadly mix of sleet, snow, and ice that could affect nearly 100 million people by the...

Egypt Approves 15 Percent Raise for Govt. Employees

The Associated Press February 9, 2011

CAIRO – Egypt's embattled regime announced Monday a 15 percent increase in salaries and pensions in the latest attempt to defuse popular anger amid protests demanding President Hosni Mubarak's...

Assange Lawyer: Risk of ‘Denial of Justice’

The Associated Press February 9, 2011

LONDON – The lawyer for Julian Assange argued Monday the embattled WikiLeaks founder would face a secret trial that violates international standards of fairness if sent to Sweden to face sexual...

AOL Buying Huffington Post for $315M

The Associated Press February 9, 2011

Internet company AOL Inc. is buying news hub Huffington Post in a $315 million deal that represents a bold bet on the future of online news. AOL, once the king of dial-up Internet access known...

Layoffs Become Rarer Even with Unemployment High

The Associated Press February 9, 2011

WASHINGTON – The U.S. labor force has been split into two groups: the relieved and the desperate. If you have a job, you can exhale; you’re less likely to lose it than at any point in at least 14...

Amazon-Competing with Netflix in the Online Movie Market

Samantha Shinn February 9, 2011

Amazon started out as a basic e-commerce site where people could buy and sell their stuff online, like an online flee market, however, Amazon soon expanded their horizons and became adventurist....

Egypt’s New Government Announced on State TV

The Associated Press February 2, 2011

CAIRO — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak swore in a new Cabinet on Monday, replacing one dissolved as a concession to unprecedented anti-government protests. In the most significant change,...

Tucson Gunman Expected Back in Court Soon

Liz De La Torre February 2, 2011

With a bald head, blackened eyes, creepy gaze, and smug grin, the infamous mug shot of the Tucson gunman Jared Loughner is a disturbing portrait of someone who is just that: disturbing. In fact,...

Mozilla and Google to Develop “Do Not Track” Tool

Sara J Dufort February 2, 2011

If you have ever worried about your privacy on the internet, or how websites know exactly what advertisements to place on your home screen, then you are not alone. It is a known fact that companies...

1987 Cold Case Solved

Samantha Shinn February 2, 2011

Popular police shows like Law & Order, CSI, and Bones have conditioned society to not expect a happily ever after; especially when it involves a kidnapping. However, the White family’s unshakable...

Miranda Rights Questioned in Jail

Liana Teixeira February 2, 2011

Should jail inmates be read their Miranda rights prior to questioning on subjects unrelated to their imprisonment? The Supreme Court is responsible for determining an answer to this issue. Debate over...

Govt Advising Americans to Eat Far Less Salt

The Associated Press February 2, 2011

WASHINGTON – The government is telling half of the U.S. population to drastically cut their daily salt intake. That’s the advice to consumers — and the food industry — as the government issues...

“Honor Killing” Trial Starts Monday in Phoenix, Arizona

Vanessa Estime February 2, 2011

On October 20, 2009, Faleh Hassan Almaleki, an Iraqi immigrant, crashed his Jeep into his 20 year old daughter, Noor Almaleki, and a family friend as they were crossing a parking lot. What was the reason...

Chrysler Cuts 4Q Net Loss as Comeback Continues

The Associated Press February 2, 2011

DETROIT – An optimistic Chrysler narrowed its net loss significantly in the fourth quarter and forecast a net profit for 2011 as it continued a comeback from bankruptcy protection. Chrysler, which...

Cairo Airport a Scene of Chaos as Foreigners Flee

The Associated Press February 2, 2011

CAIRO – Cairo’s international airport was a scene of chaos and confusion Monday as thousands of foreigners sought to flee the unrest in Egypt and countries around the world scrambled to send in planes...

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