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NATIONAL
Credit card companies lower in delinquency Credit card delinquency has stabilized, according to the six major lenders, and shares of the credit card companies have jumped.† Bank of America Corp and American Express Co have reported drops in delinquency rates, and Capital One Financial Corp, Discover Financial Services, JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup…
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INTERNATIONAL
Taliban commander captured by joint force The Pakistani military and United States diplomatic officials confirm Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Afghan Taliban’s top military commander, was seized in a Karachi raid by Pakistani and U.S. Forces.† Baradar’s seizure comes in the early stages of Obamaís military surge against the Taliban. Taliban-allied reps and members of…
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CAMPUS
Campus greets professorial candidates The Communication Department is conducting a series of presentations to evaluate candidates applying for two Professor openings next year. The department is looking for one Communication Studies professor and one Communication Sciences and Disorders professor to help address the expanding number of students declaring the major. Presentations will continue through this…
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LOCAL
Woosterites gather to debate potential levy The city of Wooster has created a hotline to address questions about the recent levy request. Last Wednesday, concerned citizens congregated at Wooster High School and received a packet of information regarding the proposed levy, including a list of frequently asked questions and an absentee voterís ballot. Residents in…
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NATIONAL
NASA space journey finally underway The space shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center early Monday on a two-week mission to the international space station. NASA said that the shuttle was able to make a stable enterance into orbit by 4:30 a.m. The crews mission is to bring a key module to the space…
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INTERNATIONAL
Body discovered in cargo area of airplane A body was found in the landing gear bay of an airplane that arrived at Tokyoís Narita Airport Sunday, the airport announced. Authorities searched the man and found that he was not carrying any personal belongings or a passport. The police team still has to conduct an autopsy…
