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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Former bassist sentenced to seven years
Bassist and music producer Richard Finch, a former member of KC and the Sunshine Band, has been sentenced in Ohio to seven years in prison for sex charges involving teen boys. Finch entered pleas of no contest in Licking County Common Pleas Court on Monday.† …
Ivy League drug ring busted
New York City authorities say five Columbia University students are charged with selling drugs on campus and at fraternity houses.† According to the Associated Press, Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said Tuesday that the students and three off-campus suppliers have …