Monthly Archives: November 2010

US high school hostage-taker dies

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC World News

Officials said classes at Marinette High School would resume on Wednesday Related stories The 15-year-old boy who shot himself after taking 23 students and a teacher hostage at his school in Wisconsin has died of his wounds. Marinette Police Chief Je… Continue reading →

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UK police arrest 153 during London student rally (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

AP – British police made 153 arrests during student demonstrations in London on Tuesday against proposed university tuition hikes, officials said. Continue reading →

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Most commodities post gains in November (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – Most commodities are wrapping up November with price gains, especially metals and energy futures. Continue reading →

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Lions QB situation again uncertain (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – The Detroit Lions may have more problems at quarterback. Continue reading →

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Troy Tulowitzki signs rich seven-year extension with Rockies (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

Reuters – Power-hitting shortstop Troy Tulowitzki secured a lucrative future with Colorado by signing a seven-year contract extension that will keep him with the Rockies through 2020, the team said on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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State Street to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Low Rates Squeeze Revenue

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Job News

State Street Corp ., the third- largest custody bank, said it will cut 1,400 jobs, or about 5 percent of its workforce, to reduce costs as interest rates near zero erode profit. Continue reading →

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S&P reviewing Portugal ratings; downgrade possible (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said Tuesday that it is considering a downgrade of its ratings for Portugal’s debt because of the nation’s economic woes. Continue reading →

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USOC eyes revival of Olympic TV network (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – The U.S. Olympic Committee is seeking to revive plans for a cable television network, and plans to start discussions next year with the International Olympic Committee, a top official said on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Students dodge police in fees protest (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AFP – Thousands of students protested on Tuesday against government plans to triple university fees, clashing with police and running loose in London in a third day of action this month. Continue reading →

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Bobcats top scorer suspended for verbally abusing official (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

Reuters – Stephen Jackson, the Charlotte Bobcats’s leading scorer, has been suspended one game for verbal abuse of a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after his ejection, the NBA said Tuesday. Continue reading →

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