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Bush focuses on a Palestinian state
After meeting with Palestinian President Mahmaud Abbas last Thursday, President George W. Bush said he is confident that they can agree on the definition of a Palestinian state before he leaves office in less than nine months....
Petraeus promoted: New lieutenant general to lead troops in Iraq
Just over a year after becoming commanding general of the Multi-National Force in Iraq, General David Petraeus has been promoted to chief of the United States Central Command. President George W. Bush nominated Petraeus to replace Navy Admiral William J. Fallon who resigned last month....
Pope stresses academic freedom
In the anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI’s speech to Catholic university and college presidents, there was a great deal of speculation as to what he would say....Dollar down on euro
The dollar dropped against the euro, hitting an all-time low last Thursday, according to The Associated Press....
Will mergers make money?
The recent merging of companies in the airline industry is now bent on raising revenues, which have been in a slump since 2001. The combination of the Delta and Northwest airline companies has resulted in predictions of a financial lift. ...
Your world... to the Max: Taking JCU seriously - not philosophy
The weekly column by World News Editor Max Flessner...Mexico getting tough: Government cracking down on drug cartels
In an attempt to control the war surrounding drug cartels and organized crime, President Felipe Calderon of Mexico has deployed soldiers of the Mexican military to border drug-ridden towns such as Ciudad Juarez. ...Bush makes controversial commitment to climate
President Bush called for a halt in the growth of greenhouse gases by 2025, acknowledging the need to head-off serious climate change. ...Idaho to choose Obama, Hillary or prisoner
Voters in Idaho might be surprised to see a third candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination on their primary ballots. Alongside Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, citizens of Idaho will be able to vote for 49-year-old Texas federal prison inmate Keith Russell Judd in their May 27 primary. ...Lethal injection is OK: The High Court ruled that Kentucky's method is not cruel and unusual
When the question of whether or not lethal injection, as applied in Kentucky, was a violation of the Eighth Amendment’s cruel and unusual punishment clause, the Supreme Court decided last week that it was not. The case involved two Kentucky inmates who are both on death row after being found guilty of double-murder. The question raised was with the method of lethal injection. ...
Olympic president criticizes China: Human rights, oppressive government and environment are hot button issues
The president of the International Olympics committee, Jacques Rogge, recently said that the committee was aware of the situation in China and there was an agreement to clean up their record in respect to human rights in order to get to host the 2008 Olympics, according to the Associated Press. ...
Pope's first visit to the U.S.: Benedict XVI to address concern over Catholic schools across the U.S. closing, also the United Nations
This week will be Pope Benedict XVI’s first trip to the United States as pontiff and, among other issues, he will address the reality that Catholic schools throughout the country are closing. ...Getting down to business with Tim and Marylou: What the failing economy means to you
A downturn in the economy can have many widespread implications for college students. First and foremost, employers make cutbacks in tough economic times. This can directly affect college students through shrinking career opportunities. ...
Microsoft attempting to take over Yahoo
Yahoo is attempting to ensure an alliance with Google in desperation to prevent a takeover by Microsoft. The move could bring an ugly end to the two-year long purchasing battle between the tech giants....Can't pay for college: As the economy takes a turn for the worse, parents and students are finding it harder to pay for school
With student loan companies in disorder and banks tightening their standards and raising rates on other types of borrowing, parents and students will have to navigate an unfamiliar and difficult terrain when it comes time to pay for college this year....Obama campaign raises $40 million in March
Sen. Barack Obama raised another $40 million for his presidential campaign in March. That total falls behind the record $55.4 million he collected in February. ...
Clintons bank $109 million since 2000
“I have absolutely nothing against rich people,” said Sen. Hillary Clinton at a Democratic convention in North Dakota. “As a matter of fact, my husband ...
Actor and political activist Charlton Heston dies at 84
Charlton Heston, the Oscar winning actor who portrayed Moses and other figures in the ‘50s and ‘60s and later championed conservative values as head of ...Bradsjournal: My Farewell Address
Well...as they say, all good things must come to an end. This is officially my last column as the editor of the World News section ...Bradsjournal: Democrats are a silly bunch
The modern Democrat Party has caught an infection of sorts that has caused them to grab defeat from the hands of victory many times in ...Tensions down after war threatens South America
After more than a week of heightened tensions brewing between Columbia, Equador and Venezuela, their presidents decided that after much conflict and lengthy debate, it ...
Patrick Swayze has cancer of the pancreas
Hollywood star Patrick Swayze, who played leading roles in films such as “Ghost” and “Dirty Dancing,” was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 55-year-old’s form ...
Clinton, Obama head to battle in Pennsylvania
The Democratic presidential race just got a little more intense and looks to continue until at least the early spring. Aside from both candidates remaining ...Oil hits new high, job losses at five year low
Last week oil prices rose to a new record of $106.54 a barrel in midst of tension between oil producers Venezuela and Colombia. Crude oil ...
NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer in trouble after being implicated in prostitution ring
Gov. Eliot Spitzer, the crusading politician who built his career on rooting out corruption, apologized Monday after allegations surfaced that he paid thousands of dollars ...Going Environmental
Environmentalism has become a cult of sorts over the past decade. “Going green” as they call it has become the new hip thing to do. ...
Autopsy reveals overdose killed Heath Ledger
After weeks of waiting, authorities in New York City finally released what they believe killed actor Heath Ledger. Autopsy results from a Feb. 6 test ...Pentagon seeks death penalty for 9/11 terrorists
The Pentagon announced Monday it was charging six detainees at Guantanamo Bay with murder and war crimes in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks. Officials ...
MSNBC reporter suspended for saying the Clintons are ‘pimping out’ their daughter
Comments made last week by an MSNBC anchor about Chelsea Clinton could cause her mother to boycott future debates held by the network, according to ...
Obama sweeps weekend primaries
“Today, the voters from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to the heart of America, stood up to say, ‘Yes we can,’” said Sen. ...Bradsjournal: Why I support John McCain (and you should too)
It is no secret around political circles that hardcore conservatives and John McCain don’t have a very good relationship. Metaphorically speaking, if the far-right were ...
Berkeley gives the boot to the Marine Corps
The Berkeley City Council took a vote on Jan. 29 and, at 6-3, voted to condemn the Shattuck Avenue Marine recruiting station that had only ...Senior al-Qaeda leader killed in U.S. airstrike
A top al-Qaeda leader was reported killed last Thursday in northern Pakistan. The death marks an enormous victory in the United States fight against terrorism. ...Palestinians pour into Egypt after blockade blown
After months of living under a blockade that has cut off nearly all the goods flowing into the Gaza strip, Palestinians took matters into their ...The House of Representatives and President Bush have set forth a $150 billion economic stimulus package to help stimulate the economy
The House of Representatives and President Bush have set forth a $150 billion economic stimulus package to help stimulate the economy. The new plan was ...If I had a time machine
In compliance with full disclosure, I must admit to you that I am a history major. While it is true that I normally discuss politics ...Abortion rate lowest in U.S. in thirty years
The abortion rate in America has fallen to its lowest level since 1976. Survey research from the Guttmacher Institute reports that 1.2 million abortions were ...
Apple unveils worlds thinnest laptop
Apple Computers Chief Executive Steve Jobs once again wowed Apple fanatics at this year’s Apple Macbook trade expo by announcing a new laptop and digital ...Why you should NOT vote for a Democrat in November
I figured I might as well start off the semester with something not too controversial – yeah right. By the way, I hope everyone is ...Log in
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