Dec 05 The world remembers Nelson Mandela By News Desk // Former South African president Nelson Mandela died Thursday at the age of 95. Counting himself among the millions influenced by Mandela, President Barack Obama on Thursday mourned the death of the anti-apartheid icon with whom he shares the distinction… Continue reading
Dec 05 Activist and peacemaker Nelson Mandela dead at 95 By Larisa Epatko Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa credited with ending apartheid there, died Thursday at his home in South Africa. He was 95 years old. Continue reading
Dec 05 Illinois governor signs state pension reform into law Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Thursday new legislation that aims to reform the state's underfunded pension system -- a $100 billion unfunded liability that was the worst in the United States. "Illinois is moving forward," Quinn said… Continue reading
Dec 05 Star quarterback Jameis Winston cleared of sexual assault charges UPDATE: Details on why Jameis Winston was not charged after sexual assault investigation » http://t.co/emPIJqQsCH— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 5, 2013 The quarterback for the top-ranked college football team will not face sexual assault charges. Continue reading
Dec 05 UN authorizes French and African troops to protect civilians and restore security in CAR French President Francois Hollande announced "immediate" military action in the Central African Republic, AFP reports, as part of a speedy reaction to the U.N Security Council decision Thursday to authorize French and African troops to use force to protect… Continue reading
Dec 05 Students, show us your 2013 for a chance to win a tablet What world events affected you this year? NewsHour Extra has partnered with Google and Meograph to ask students to create a video that encapsulates the year for a chance to win a Nexus 7 tablet. Photos by Getty From the… Continue reading
Dec 05 American teacher shot and killed in Benghazi It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the death of Ronnie Smith -@ISBchem-was shot & killed in #Benghazi 1/3 pic.twitter.com/f8glWUROJw— LibyanYouthMovement (@ShababLibya) December 5, 2013 An American teacher was shot… Continue reading
Dec 05 Celebrate the end of Prohibition with a drink today .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Universal Newsreel clip via the… Continue reading
Dec 05 US economy grows 3.6 percent due to business inventories, but consumer spending still weak PBS NewsHour screenshot U.S. third quarter economic growth has been revised to 3.6 percent, up from the 2.8 percent the Commerce Department reported earlier, with about half the growth coming from a buildup of business stockpiles. While… Continue reading
Dec 05 Rallies for minimum wage begins in Washington D.C. Signs at the ready outside Air & Space Museum for fast-food minimum wage protest. pic.twitter.com/0PVQQzvExj— Terence Burlij (@burlij) December 5, 2013… Continue reading