Mormon church now† supports LGBT rights For the first time, a Mormon church announced its support of gay rights legislation in Salt Lake City, which contributed towards unanimous approval for laws banning discrimination against gays in housing and employment. With the backing of this congregation, …
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Attack on Taliban group in Pakistan U.S helicopter gunships bombarded militant hide-outs in northwestern Pakistan Wednesday morning, killing 10 fighters after gunmen murdered two paramilitary soldiers at a checkpoint in the same area, according to officials.† Gunmen also injured three soldiers soldiers when they attacked …
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Dance show features student choreography The College of Woosterís Annual Fall Dance Concert will take place Nov. 13 and 14 at Freedlander Theatre.† The concert begins Friday, Nov. 13 at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. Admission is free and open to …
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GOP governors victorious on election day Tuesdayís Election Day ended with Republican gubernatorial victories in Virginia and New Jersey. Bob McDonnell easily defeated Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds for the governorship in Virginia, while Chris Christie narrowly toppled Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine for the position.
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Rallies in Tehran spark protests A rally marking the 30th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran turned violent Wednesday as opposition leader Mirhossein Mousaviís supporters clashed with police in the countryís capital. Iranís Revolutionary Guards and the Basij militia warned Mousavi …
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Linder lecture features Professor Nancy Fraser On Thursday, Nov. 12, the College will host its third annual Linder Lecture in Ethics, sponsored by the Philosophy Department. This yearís featured lecturer will be Nancy Fraser, professor of political and social science and department chair of New …