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Investigation closed into finances of non-profit Broward Black Elected Officials
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe Broward State Attorney's Office announced today it has closed its investigation into the finances of the non-profit Broward Black Elected Officials. The inquiry showed the group spent most of its money on fundraising galas as opposed to scholarships,...Tags: Campaign Finance, Lawyers, Elections, Public Officials, Florida Memorial University
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Carmel QB makes Kentucky his college choice
Quarterback Morgan Newton of top-ranked and defending Indiana high school Class 5A champion Carmel has announced he will play college football at Kentucky. Carmel coach Mo Moriarity says the 6-foot-4 senior wanted to play in the Southeastern... -
Shopko donates $1 million to Concordia
Shopko has donated $1 million to Concordia University in Mequon to help it establish a pharmacy school. It's the first gift to the university for its $20 million campaign to create a School of Pharmacy. Concordia plans to open the school by 2010....Tags: Medicine, Medical Staff, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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China hopes to attract more US college students
AP Education WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP -- China is hoping that American college students watching the Summer Olympics will want to travel there, providing a bump similar to what Australia and Greece enjoyed in 2000 and 2004. But even before the 2008 Games, China was already...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Culture, Teaching and Learning, Summer Olympics, Purdue University
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Obama, McCain Agree to Three Presidential Debates
The Associated PressWASHINGTON, DC-- John McCain and Barack Obama have agreed to hold three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate this fall, the campaigns said in a joint statement Thursday that outlined formats, dates and locations. The Commission on...Tags: Political Candidates, John McCain, Economic Policy, Tom Brokaw, Hofstra University
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Bigfoot Hoaxers Say it was all "A Big Joke"
CNNATLANTA -- The two men who claimed to have found the carcass of Bigfoot have surfaced to say: Hey, it was just a joke. Not everyone is laughing. In an exclusive interview with CNN affiliate WSB, the two hoaxers -- car salesman Rick Dyer and now-fired...Tags: Hunting, Natural Science, Prosecution, Biology, Law Enforcement
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Obama: From unknown to nominee, a meteoric rise
AP National WriterCHICAGO (AP) -- When Barack Obama arrived at the Democratic National Convention eight years ago, he was a politician in need of clout. He had just been trounced in his bid for Congress. His credit card was rejected at the car rental counter. He couldn'...Tags: Parliament, Sales, Political Candidates, Lobbying, Newspaper and Magazine
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'Toot': Obama grandmother a force that shaped him
AP National WriterSen. Barack Obama is a poker man, but his grandmother's game of choice is bridge. Duplicate bridge, to be exact. In poker, a good player can still bluff his way through a lousy hand. In duplicate bridge, different sets of players are made to play the...Tags: Howard Johnson, Political Candidates, Emily Bronte, Benny Goodman, Academic Progress
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McCain out of touch if he's lost count of his homes, Obama says
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterBy any measure, neither of the major presidential candidates is poor. But today, they sniped at each other over who was too rich to understand the economic hardships of average voters. When it comes to politics, "rich" can be a four-letter word. At a...Tags: Timothy M. Kaine, National Government, Hofstra University, Elections, Barack Obama
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IU leader backs lower drinking age, not petition
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie and Purdue President France Cordova both declined to sign a petition from college leaders that calls for lowering the drinking age to 18. McRobbie, though, says he believes that 18 should be the age to...Tags: National Government, Government, Health and Safety at School, Indiana University
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How Michigan athletes fared at the Olympics
Olympic events Thursday involving athletes and coaches with connections to Michigan. All listed are on Team USA unless otherwise indicated: ------ Thursday, Aug. 21: -- Kate Markgraf of Bloomfield Hills had a key block and Lindsay Tarpley of...Tags: Water Polo, Wrestling, Awards and Prizes, University of Michigan, Freestyle Wrestling
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King speech to Obama speech: A dream realized?
AP National WriterThe dreamer in him envisioned a day when "Whites Only" signs would no longer hang in restaurant windows. A time when everyone's desire to vote would be respected. A time when blacks and whites would work, pray and live together. He spoke of an America...Tags: Parliament, Sales, Real Estate Agents, Lower House, Apartments
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