Prosecutors seek dismissal of Strauss-Kahn case
New York prosecutors asked a judge to drop all charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, citing doubts about the credibility of the hotel maid Nafissatou Diallo. They alleged she lied repeatedly to investigators and jurors about her life and actions after the incident. Meanwhile Irene battered Puerto Rico and aimed toward the Bahamas as a Category 1 storm expected to strengthen.
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Beloit Mindset List highlights 1993-born freshmen world view
The Beloit College Mindset List, released today, lists 75 references shaping the 1993-born incoming class. It notes that these students view Martin Luther King Day as normal and recognize Seinfeld dialogue, while seeing shopping as routine and political correctness misreadings.
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Opening of King memorial in Washington draws diverse visitors
In Washington DC the Martin Luther King Jr memorial on the National Mall opens to hundreds of visitors. A 30 foot granite statue by Lei Yixin rises from mountain shaped stones as crowds document the moment with photos and videos. The design nods to Kings I Have a Dream line and marks the first memorial to a person of color on the Mall.
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Obama declares Libya's future in its people's hands
In a Mass live address from Martha's Vineyard, President Obama heralds NATO led Libyan victory as Gaddafi's 42 year rule ends. He cautions on uncertain fate while praising coalition firepower and democratic ideals, noting no U S ground troops and a Pentagon tally of about 896 million dollars spent through July.
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Hospitals speed heart attack care across the nation
A new study shows hospitals now treat major heart attack patients within 90 minutes of arrival more often, cutting median door to balloon time from 96 minutes in 2005 to 64 minutes last year. Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut reported a 16 minute case, while St Luke's averages 63 minutes.
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