Suspected killerís house searched in Cleveland Digging at the home of suspected serial killer Anthony Sowell of Cleveland continues.† Police and FBI agents are utilizing x-ray technology and miniature cameras to examine spaces between walls and floors of Sowellís home.† Thermal imaging and radar technology …
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NATIONAL
Obama to bring conspirators to court Republicans balked as President Obama unveiled a plan to try self-described 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in criminal courts. Mohammed and other co-conspirators will be transferred from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to New York City for the trial.† Republican dissenters …
INTERNATIONAL
Fight between Hamas and Israel stall Reports on talks between Hamas and Israel may be overly optimistic.† Both groups reacted cautiously at the news that their talks to exchange hundreds of Palestinian prisoners for one Israeli soldier may conclude this month. Unidentified sources noted the …
Campus
Campus honors fall of Berlin Wall To commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago on Nov. 9, 1989, Wooster students have constructed wooden billboards to represent segments of the wall.† Twelve segments are currently scattered across the lawn between Lowry Center and …
National
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, …
World
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 …
