Monthly Archives: October 2011

Protest drummers seen as both poisonous, inspired (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

NEW YORK – To some, the drummers in the Manhattan park that’s become the epicenter of Occupy Wall Street are the protest’s energizing force. But others, including some fellow activists, call the percussionists “poisonous people” whose relentless, pounding beat is … Continue reading →

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Occupy protesters arrested in Texas, Oregon (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

PORTLAND, Ore. – Dozens of anti-Wall Street protesters were arrested Sunday in Texas, where they clashed with police over food tables, and in Oregon, where officers dragged them out of a park in an affluent neighborhood. In New York and … Continue reading →

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Waivers spell likely end for tutoring program (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Education News

MINNEAPOLIS – Dozens of states intend to apply for waivers that would free their schools from a federal requirement that they set aside hundreds of millions of dollars a year for after-school tutoring, a program many researchers say has been … Continue reading →

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Cundiff FG gives Ravens 30-27 win over Cardinals (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BALTIMORE – Before launching the biggest comeback victory in the history of the Baltimore Ravens, Joe Flacco first had to withstand the indignity of being booed by his usually supportive hometown fans. Flacco didn’t care for the treatment, although he … Continue reading →

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Perry flip-flops on debates (Politico)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

That was quick. Three days after suggesting Rick Perry might skip some of the upcoming GOP presidential debates, his campaign confirmed he’ll attend at least five more, a sign that the campaign may have recognized Perry had as much to … Continue reading →

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Romney friends give ammo to critics (Politico)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Mitt Romney is stacking his team with policy advisers from the George W. Bush administration — and it has conservatives up in arms. The Republican right cringes at some of the high-profile people Romney is leaning on for donations and … Continue reading →

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Perry on Fox: I can still win (Politico)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Rick Perry used his first Sunday show appearance since becoming a presidential candidate to make the case that he can turn his struggling campaign around in time for the Iowa caucuses. The Texas governor telegraphed plans to step up attacks … Continue reading →

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Cain jabs smoking, Planned Parenthood, George Bush (Politico)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Herman Cain delivered an anti-smoking message and took aim at targets from Planned Parenthood to George W. Bush in an appearance on “Face the Nation” Sunday. Challenged by CBS host Bob Schieffer to disavow any pro-smoking implications in his campaign’s … Continue reading →

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Perry to GOP: I could handle Obama in debate (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry says he may not be the best debater, but he’s confident he can draw clear distinctions with President Barack Obama onstage next year. The Texas governor is trying to reassure Republican primary voters … Continue reading →

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Cain: Polls show I’m connecting with voters (AP)

Written on October 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain says his “connection to the people” is why he’s pulled ahead in some polls. A new Iowa poll shows Cain leading with 23 percent support, while early front-runner Mitt Romney is at 22 … Continue reading →

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