Word: news
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...News anchor Peter Jennings brought his version of recent history to life last night with a reading of selections from his best-selling book, The Century, at the Askwith Lecture Hall...
Yesterday was the 11th celebration of World AIDS Day, when groups of scientists, activists and government officials took a moment to evaluate our success as an international community in combating the devastating effects of the AIDS virus. And once again, unfortunately, the news is not good...
...strict new policy, which authorizes police officers to issue a summons to underage drinkers on the first offense and to make an arrest on the second offense, went into effect on November 15, according to the Wellesley News, the college's weekly newspaper...
According to the Wellesley News, Walker-Johnson and College Chief of Police Steven Healy have backed the policy, saying that the new standards will add accountability to the college's existing policy...
...landmark case. Dow Corning filed for bankruptcy in 1995, after thousands of women filed lawsuits against the company, seeking damages for numerous illnesses allegedly brought on by their breast implants. Despite the stunning amounts of cash it compels the company to turn over, Tuesday's settlement is good news for Dow Corning - the plan allows it to pay back its creditors and return to business. Not just yet, though: The specifics of the bankruptcy ruling, to be released next week, could raise some hackles and send the settlement to appeal. Particularly if the plaintiff groups (or their lawyers) feel slighted...