Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Today in the World....

Wednesday November 16, 2011


Ten facts about today:



80 Cats Removed From Mira Mesa Woman's Home

Investigators with the San Diego County Department of Animal Services have removed 80 cats from a Mira Mesa woman's home.

Can This Strange African Fruit Really Make You Thin?

Move Over Weight Watchers, an exotic super fruit called 'African Mango' is quickly becoming America's hottest new way to lose weight.

SeaWorld trainers: Working with killer whales is a calculated risk

Sanford, Florida (CNN) -- SeaWorld employees on Tuesday testified at a federal job safety hearing that, while the behavior of killer whales is is extremely predictable, the job of working with a 6-ton marine mammal carries a calculated risk.

Assistant coach made sure assault stopped, went to police, he says in e-mail


State College, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- A Penn State assistant football coach, who has been criticized for not doing more in an alleged rape of a boy by former coach Jerry Sandusky, said in an e-mail that he helped stop the assault and talked with police about it,The Morning Call newspaper reported.

Suspected tornadoes, storms cause damage in Louisiana, Mississippi


(CNN) -- Severe weather including suspected tornadoes swept through parts of Louisiana and Mississippi early Wednesday, causing some structural damage, officials said.

Mom faults authorities in suicide of daughter who tweeted about abuse


(CNN) -- The mother of a Texas teen who killed herself after reportedly sending more than 140 tweets detailing years of sexual abuse spoke out on Tuesday, faulting law enforcement for failing her daughter.

Duke's Krzyzewski breaks record for wins in men's college basketball


(CNN) -- Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, affectionately known by fans and players as "Coach K," surpassed the all-time record for wins in men's college basketball with a victory Tuesday night against Michigan State at New York's Madison Square Garden.

U.S. makes case against Alabama's immigration law


ATLANTA (CNN) -- Alabama's immigration law is unconstitutional and aims to threaten "the most basic human needs," the U.S. Department of Justice said in a court filing.

Solyndra was asked to delay announcing layoffs until after 2010 vote


Washington (CNN) -- The Department of Energy last year urged struggling solar energy company Solyndra to delay announcing planned layoffs until after the November 2010 elections, according to information made public Tuesday by Republican congressional investigators.

U.S., Australia announce greater military cooperation


Canberra, Australia (CNN) -- The United States announced an agreement with Australia Wednesday that will expand military cooperation between the long-time allies and boost America's presence in the region.

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