South Africa’s Johannesburg rises again The Associated Press Johannesburg dates its beginnings to the discovery of gold in 1886. Its downtown, where skyscrapers tower over deep mines, was abandoned by business in recent decades, and squatters turned the office towers into high-rise slums. But now, as the city celebrates its 125th birthday, […]
December 11, 2011
6.5-magnitude earthquake in Mexico’s western Guerrero state
Strong earthquake rattles Mexico By Cyntia Barrera and Adriana Barrera Reuters MEXICO CITY- A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico on Saturday, killing at least two people, knocking out lights in parts of the capital and sending people rushing into the streets. There were no immediate reports of severe damage or injuries […]
December 10, 2011
U.S. stealth spying technology from drone aircraft in Iran could be shown to China and Russia
Drone crash unmasks U.S. spying effort in Iran By Tabassum Zakaria and Phil Stewart Reuters The crash of a CIA drone in Iran has brought into the open what U.S. intelligence agencies would prefer kept secret: intense spying efforts in a country where the United States has no official presence. Iran on […]
December 9, 2011
26 European Union leaders agree to fiscal curbs; Britain only holdout
26 European Union leaders agree to fiscal curbs; Britain only holdout for broad deal By Anthony Faiola The Washington Post BRUSSELS — A landmark summit of the 27-nation European Union ended here Friday with both a pledge and wedge: A pledge among nations to work toward a new treaty binding them more closely together […]
December 9, 2011
Videos: Would modern day Republicans like Ronald Reagan?
Would modern day Republicans like Ronald Reagan? President Reagan’s Remarks at Northside High School in Atlanta, Georgia – June 6, 1985 Longer video: President Reagan’s Remarks at Northside High School in Atlanta, Georgia – June 6, 1985
December 8, 2011
Video: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie responds to accusation of planted questions
Video: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (Republican) responds to accusation of planted questions
December 8, 2011
China wants Sudan oil deal by Christmas and Sudan and S. Sudan armies clash in disputed border region
China wants Sudan oil deal by Christmas Reuters China wants Sudan and South Sudan to resolve a row over oil transit fees by Christmas in order to avoid any potential distruptions of crude supply from the new nation, the Asian country’s special envoy said on Wednesday. South Sudan seceded from Sudan in July under a […]
December 7, 2011
San Francisco 49ers to leave city for new stadium: S.F. mayor has slim hopes
49ers stadium: San Francisco mayor has slim hopes Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on Monday acknowledged that there’s very little time left on the clock to persuade the 49ers to stay in the city – and that Santa Clara is all but assured a win in the battle to claim […]
December 7, 2011
Video: Did you know that the city of Los Angeles sits on top of the 3rd largest oil field in the country?
Did you know that the city of Los Angeles sits on top of the 3rd largest oil field in the country? Oil rigs are still scattered covertly throughout the city in public view.
December 6, 2011
African American First-Year Students at the Nation’s Leading Research Universities
JBHE Annual Survey: Black First-Year Students at the Nation’s Leading Research Universities The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education Once more, this year The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education has completed its survey of admissions offices at the nation’s highest-ranked research universities. For the 19th consecutive year, we have calculated and […]
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