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Senate votes to repeal Health Care Bill
On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY) announced that he and fellow Republicans will push for a health care repeal vote, although their chances of success are slim in the Democratic-run chamber. According to USA Today, the House voted for repeal last week. McConnell predicts the effort will fall short in the Democratic senate;…
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Homeless man arrested for Westlake burglary
A 27-year-old homeless man was arrested Sunday after residents found him inside their Westlake home. After his discovery, Christopher Monjot ran out with $1,300 worth of jewelry. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, officers followed fresh footprints through the yards of at least 16 homes where the suspect either looked in windows, tried to open…
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Rhino poaching ring exposed in S. Africa
Nine suspects in a major South African rhino poaching ring are due in court Wednesday after officials found that the leaders of the ring had sent the horns of the animals to the international black market, according to CNN.com. The masterminds of the ring include two veterinarians, a game farmer and dehorning specialist. A total…
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New fund to help assist the unemployed
The HOPE Fund in Wayne County seeks to assist lower income individuals in this time of few job opportunities.† People that need a variety of odd jobs done may Lease a Lion, Rent a Rotarian, or Contract a Kiwanian. These jobs help teach job training skills for future hiring opportunities. The person hiring the help…
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Noble Peace Prize ceremony controversy
China and 18 other countries have declined to attend this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, Nobel officials said on Tuesday as China unleashed a new barrage deriding the decision. According to The Boston Herald, Beijing considers Liu’s recognition an attack on China’s political and legal system, and says the…
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AMRE’s 10 research projects presented
The Applied Mathematics Research Experience (AMRE) enjoyed its biggest and most successful year since it was established in 1994. 10 projects were researched this summer that growth was on displayed† on† Tuesday, Nov. 30. When students shared the results of their research at the annual Projects Day presentation.† Students worked with clients from the surrounding…