Notre Dame sues former catering worker over mistake that led to $29,000 tipSeptember 16th, 2009 Notre Dame sues ex-worker over $29,000 tipINDIANAPOLIS — A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame decided it was her lucky day when she received a $29,000 tip, but now the university is suing her to get the money back. The South Bend, Ind., school says in a lawsuit that it paid Sara Gaspar the huge gratuity instead of about $29 because of a clerical error.
Several Notre Dame buildings evacuated due to heavy smoke, fire in underground tunnelAugust 28th, 2009 Notre Dame buildings evacuated because of smokeSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Several buildings at the University of Notre Dame have been evacuated because of heavy smoke caused by a fire in an underground utility tunnel near the center of campus.
Notre Dame and Army to play 1st football game at new Yankee Stadium in November 2010July 20th, 2009 Irish and Army at Yankees in November 2010NEW YORK — Charlie Weis remembered when he met with George Steinbrenner at Legends Field during spring training two years ago. "I looked at him and said, 'Mr.
Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee Stadium in 2010July 17th, 2009 Notre Dame, Army to play at Yankee Stadium in 2010NEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army will play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year, rekindling a tradition that took off after Knute Rockne's "Win one for the Gipper" speech more than 80 years ago. The teams will meet in 2010, across the street from where they played more than 20 times, a person familiar with the arrangement told The Associated Press on Friday.
Report: Deal in place for Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee StadiumJuly 17th, 2009 Report: Notre Dame, Army to play at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army have reportedly agreed to play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year. The Times Herald-Record, citing unidentified Army sources, said Friday that the Fighting Irish will play their traditional game against the military academy at the new ballpark.
Ghana to deploy 10,000 police to boost security for Obama visitJuly 8th, 2009 Ghana to deploy 10,000 police for Obama visitACCRA, Ghana — Authorities in Ghana say they will deploy more than 10,000 police in this West African nation to boost security for President Barack Obama's weekend visit. Assistant police commissioner Daniel Avorga told The Associated Press the security forces would be deployed in both the capital, Accra, and the town of Cape Coast, where Obama and his family will visit a former British fort once used to ship slaves to the Americas.
For the Obamas, date night in Paris follows an afternoon with their daughters at Notre DameJune 7th, 2009 For the Obamas, date night in ParisPARIS — Ah, Paris. The city of love.
Michelle Obama, daughters say bonjour to Eiffel TowerJune 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama stopped to say hello to the Eiffel Tower during their visit to Paris. The First Lady and her daughters left many beaming after waving to fellow tourists, who greeted the mum-of-two.
Notre Dame students organizing Obama protest ask others to join them in peaceful approachMay 14th, 2009 Notre Dame students plan peaceful protest of ObamaSOUTH BEND, Ind. — University of Notre Dame students who plan to protest the school's awarding of an honorary degree to President Barack Obama on campus during commencement Sunday are calling for a peaceful, prayerful approach.
Alan Keyes, 21 others arrested at Notre Dame while protesting Obama invitation to commencementMay 9th, 2009 Keyes, 21 others arrested at Notre Dame protestSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes and 21 others have been arrested after they marched on the University of Notre Dame campus to protest President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement speech.
Catholic archbishop says Obama advancing anti-life, anti-family agendaMay 8th, 2009 Archbishop says Obama advancing anti-life agendaWASHINGTON — A powerful Catholic leader on Friday accused President Barack Obama of pushing an anti-life, anti-family agenda and called Notre Dame's invitation for him to speak scandalous. Archbishop Raymond Burke, the first American to lead the Vatican supreme court, said Catholic universities should not give a platform, let alone honor, "those who teach and act publicly against the moral law."
Notre Dame has asked Obama to deliver the commencement address on May 17, an invitation that has drawn criticism from a number of Catholics.
Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry arrested at Notre Dame during Obama invitation protestMay 1st, 2009 Anti-abortion activist arrested at Notre DameSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry has been arrested while protesting against President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame just hours after he was ordered off school grounds.
Notre Dame won't give top honor this year after recipient rejects award over Obama inviteApril 30th, 2009 Notre Dame won't give top honor amid Obama protestSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has decided against awarding its top honor at commencement this year after its intended recipient turned it down over the school's decision to have President Barack Obama speak to graduates.
University of Notre Dame alumni get anti-abortion group mailings targeting Barack Obama visitApril 30th, 2009 Notre Dame alums receive anti-abortion mailingsSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Thousands of University of Notre Dame alumni have received letters by an anti-abortion group urging them to demand the university cancel President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement appearance.
Former US ambassador to Vatican declines Notre Dame honor over invite to ObamaApril 27th, 2009 Ex-envoy rejects Notre Dame award over Obama flapSOUTH BEND, Ind. — A former U.S.