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Faculty comment on Mars rover, Curiosity

It has been more than a month since Curiosity, NASA's most advanced rover, was successfully and historically relocated to its permanent home. The rover continues to function perfectly, and in the coming weeks, will test various instruments in preparation for geological experiments. -á


Homecoming gives student organizations chance to shine

This year's homecoming theme, "Play Your Cards Right," promises a good time with many of the favorite events from previous years. The events will take place from Mon., Oct. 8 through Sat., Oct. 13.


9/11 commemoration celebrates life

Remembering the tragedy of September 11th was focused not on the tears and sorrow, but on the celebration of life with a bounce house and pizza on the University Green on Tuesday. -á




Striking Chicago teachers get support from parents

CHICAGO - As Chicago teachers walked the picket lines for a second day, they were joined by many of the very people who are most inconvenienced by their strike: the parents who must now scramble to find a place for children to pass the time or for babysitters.


Library cards may be used as illegal immigrant ID

LOS ANGELES - Illegal immigrants in California's largest city could use library cards to open bank accounts and access an array of city services under a plan being considered by city officials.



Ex-prof pleads guilty to killing Alabama colleagues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A former biology professor accused of pulling a gun from her purse and opening fire at a faculty meeting pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing three colleagues and wounding three others at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010.


Zuckerberg says Facebook has overcome hurdles

SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, acknowledging concerns about his company's stock performance, said Tuesday that Facebook has survived troubles before.


Chicago teachers strike rolls into 2nd day

CHICAGO - Negotiators were back behind closed doors Tuesday on the second day of Chicago's teachers strike, but publicly the teachers union and school board couldn't even agree on whether they were close to a deal.


11th anniversary ceremony of 9/11 begins in NY

NEW YORK - Americans paused again Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with familiar ceremony, but also a sense that it's time to move forward after a decade of remembrance.


Egyptian protesters scale US Embassy wall in Cairo

CAIRO - Egyptian protesters, largely ultraconservative Islamists, climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo on Tuesday, made their way into the courtyard and brought down the flag, replacing it with a black flag with an Islamic inscription to protest a film attacking Islam's prophet, Muhammad.