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Students protest fee hikes at universities
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Students and faculty at California's public universities rallied across the state on Thursday to protest steep fee hikes they say have damaged a system of higher education long the envy of the nation.
Nations:U.S. People:David Paterson Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:Vietnam War Source:(Reuters)
2010-03-04
Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday following complications from gallbladder surgery. He was 77.
Nations:U.S. People:John Murtha Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Vietnam War Source:(AP)
2010-02-08
'People's History' author Howard Zinn dies at 87
Howard Zinn, an author, teacher and political activist whose leftist "A People's History of the United States" became a million-selling alternative to mainstream texts and a favorite of such celebrities as Bruce Springsteen and Ben Affleck, died Wednesday. He was 87.
Nations:U.S. People:Bruce Springsteen Charles Dickens Oliver Stone Ben Affleck Matt Damon Jennifer Lopez Activities:Vietnam War
2010-01-27
US vets return to see grim legacy of Vietnam War
DONG HA, Vietnam - A piece of shrapnel sliced Jerry Maroney's right leg. A bullet pierced Peter Holt's neck. Les Newell took a shot in the rump.
Activities:Vietnam War Source:(AP)
2010-01-16
NY top court rejects Dan Rather appeal in CBS case
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York State's highest court on Tuesday declined to hear former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather's appeal of a decision dismissing his $70 million lawsuit against CBS Corp.
Nations:U.S. People:Dan Rather George W. Bush Activities:Vietnam War Source:(Reuters)
2010-01-11
| Headlines |
- Students protest fee hikes at universities 2010-03-04
- Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77 2010-02-08
- 'People's History' author Howard Zinn dies at 87 2010-01-27
- US vets return to see grim legacy of Vietnam War 2010-01-16
- NY top court rejects Dan Rather appeal in CBS case 2010-01-11
- AP Exclusive: Gates to stay at Pentagon 2010-01-05
- Thailand moves to send Hmong back to Laos 2009-12-26
- Fannie and Freddie CEOs to get up to $6M in pay 2009-12-24
- US Marines launch large offensive in Afghanistan 2009-12-03
- US Marines launch large offensive in Afghanistan 2009-12-03
- 'The Age of Stupid': a wakeup call on climate 2009-09-19
- Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72 2009-09-17
- Girl in Iconic Vietnam War Photo Brings Message of Hope 2009-09-10
- NFL player Merriman accused of choking reality TV star 2009-09-07
- Fort Campbell welcomes home Vietnam vets 2009-08-16
- US looks to Vietnam for Afghan tips 2009-08-06
- Too few Medals of Honor for Iraq, Afghan valor? 2009-08-01
- A Brief History of the Fat Acceptance Movement 2009-08-01
- Cronkite eulogized as newsman, friend, father 2009-07-23
- US marks 40 years since man stepped on the moon 2009-07-19
- Robert McNamara Dies: No Escape from Vietnam 2009-07-07
- McNamara, defense chief during Vietnam War, dies 2009-07-06
- CIA documents shine light on secretive Air America 2009-04-15
- AP: POW benefit claimants exceed recorded POWs 2009-04-11
- Playwright, screenwriter Horton Foote dies at 92 2009-03-04
- Broadcasting pioneer Paul Harvey dies at age of 90 2009-03-01
- Americans relieved as Obama pledges Iraq winddown 2009-02-28
- US military to recruit immigrants, offer citizenship 2009-02-15
- New photo exhibit pictures black America in racially riven US 2009-01-30
- Officials: Army suicides at 3-decade high 2009-01-29
- RI Sen. Pell, creator of Pell Grants, dies at 90 2009-01-01
- China, Vietnam settle long-disputed land border 2008-12-31
- Sultry `Santa Baby' singer Eartha Kitt dies at 81 2008-12-26
- 'Apocalypse Now' actor Sam Bottoms dies in LA 2008-12-18
- Illegal immigration foe Rep. Tom Tancredo retires 2008-12-08
- 1st Vietnamese-American elected to US Congress 2008-12-07
- Chambliss wins US Senate runoff in Georgia 2008-12-03
- Ga. Senate runoff could decide balance of power 2008-12-02
- Thai protesters leave PM's office after attacks 2008-12-01
- Rival protests in Thailand stoke tensions 2008-11-30
- Thai police surround defiant airport protesters 2008-11-29
- Researchers: 139 WWII Marines entombed on atoll 2008-11-26
- Gates seen more likely to stay as Pentagon chief 2008-11-20
- Obama vows far-reaching review of US govt 2008-11-13
- Bush wistfully salutes veterans on Intrepid in NYC 2008-11-11
- A worried America chooses its course for change 2008-11-04
- Long lines greet voters as polls are deluged 2008-11-04
- Obama on verge of presidency with Ohio, Pennsylvania wins 2008-11-04
- US troops in Iraq await Election Day outcome 2008-11-04
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