Brandeis President Jehuda Reinharz to step down; says decision not due to museum controversySeptember 25th, 2009 President of Brandeis University to step downWALTHAM, Mass. — The president of Brandeis University, who came under intense criticism for recommending that the school close its art museum and sell parts of its $350 million collection, says he is stepping down.
Textron CEO Campbell stepping down after 11 years; COO and President Donnelly named to top jobSeptember 23rd, 2009 Textron CEO stepping down after 11 yearsPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Textron Inc.
In Jerusalem, former Republican presidential hopeful criticizes US policy on settlementsAugust 17th, 2009 Former US candidate supports Israeli settlementsJERUSALEM — Former Arkansas governor and presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee says the U.S. has taken too harsh a stance against Israel on the issue of settlements.
Calif. bans threatening noose displays in law prompted by reaction to presidential campaignAugust 7th, 2009 California bans threatening noose displaysSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California law already bans threatening displays of swastikas and burning crosses.
AP source: Los Angeles Police Chief Bratton stepping down after highly praised tenureAugust 5th, 2009 AP source: LA police chief Bratton stepping downLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles city official says Police Chief William Bratton is stepping down after a seven-year tenure in which he instituted vast reforms of the once-scandalized police department. The person, who has knowledge of the situation but was not authorized to speak publicly, spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity.
Karzai won't participate in first Afghan presidential debateJuly 22nd, 2009 Karzai says no to first Afghan presidential debateKABUL — President Hamid Karzai said Wednesday he will not take part in Afghanistan's first major televised presidential debate, leaving his top two challengers to talk between themselves — if they show up. A debate was scheduled to take place Thursday on the most-watched TV network among Karzai, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah and former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani.
Former GOP senator, presidential candidate Bob Dole hospitalized for heart check, leg surgeryJuly 10th, 2009 Former Sen. Dole undergoes leg surgeryWASHINGTON — Former GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole remained hospitalized Friday following leg surgery performed after he initially sought medical treatment for heart problems. The former Senate majority leader has been at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington since last week when he experienced a "sharply" elevated heart rate in the middle of the night, a statement from his law firm Alston and Bird said Friday.
NYC's Naked Cowboy to perform in Ohio hometown, despite objections from mayoral candidateJune 24th, 2009 Ohio politician objects to Naked Cowboy's returnGREENHILLS, Ohio — The entertainer known as the Naked Cowboy says he will continue with plans to perform in his hometown, despite objections from a mayoral candidate who considers the act indecent. Robert Burck says he has nothing to be ashamed of and is proud to have grown up in Greenhills, Ohio, near Cincinnati.
Two-time presidential candidate Joe Biden won't rule out White House aspirationsJune 14th, 2009 Biden still has his eye on the Oval OfficeWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden isn't ruling out his own presidential aspirations. The two-time presidential candidate says the current lineup is the right one, with Biden as President Barack Obama's No.
Ex-official at NYC's Touro College pleads guilty in grades-for-pay scandalJune 10th, 2009 College official in NY convicted in grades-for-payNEW YORK — A former official at New York City's Touro College has been convicted on charges of creating and falsifying student transcripts for money. Andrique Baron of Elmont, Long Island, was found guilty Tuesday in Manhattan of computer tampering, bribe receiving and falsifying business records.
NC school ends former 1st lady's job: new e-mails show former governor helped wife's hiringJune 8th, 2009 NC State University cancels former 1st lady's jobRALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State University has axed former first lady Mary Easley's $170,000-a-year job as newly released documents indicated her husband was involved in her hiring.
Two killed in blast in NepalMay 23rd, 2009 KATHMANDU - At least two persons were killed and over a dozen others were injured when a bomb went off near a catholic church in Dhobighat of Lalitpur district today, hours before the country was set to elect a new prime minister. The blast took place at 9.15 am when as prayer was about to begin.
Former presidential candidate Bob Kerrey stepping down at NYC's New School in 2011May 8th, 2009 Kerrey stepping down at NYC's New school in 2011NEW YORK — Former presidential candidate Bob Kerrey is stepping down as president of the New School when his contract is up in 2011 but says it has nothing to do with faculty and student protests against him. Kerrey announced his departure Wednesday at a meeting of the university's board of trustees.
Building collapses in NYC's lower ManhattanApril 30th, 2009 Building collapses in NYC's lower ManhattanNEW YORK — The New York City Fire Department says a building at a construction site in lower Manhattan has collapsed. Fire officials say it appears no one was inside.
NYC's Hunter College gets $5M, becomes 14th female-led school to receive anonymous donationApril 28th, 2009 Mystery donor gives $5 million to NYC schoolNEW YORK — A mystery donor has given millions to at least 14 colleges run by women. Hunter College said Monday it received $5 million in the fall and realized only recently that more than a dozen other colleges nationwide had received similar donations.
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