UF Faculty Denies Honorary Degree for Jeb Bush
Gainesville Florida UF President Bernie Machen laments the Faculty Senate vote 38 to 28 denying former Governor Jeb Bush an honorary degree. Machen calls the decision unheard of while some faculty fault Bush’s higher education record and resource impact, noting his support for three new medical schools during his tenure.
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Senate
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Levin College of Law
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Japan rocked by 7.1 quake and 6 inch tsunami
A strong earthquake off Ishikawa Prefecture struck Japan, triggering a small 6 inch tsunami along the coast around 10:18 a.m. Local authorities issued a tsunami warning for the Sea of Japan coast. No major damage or injuries were reported immediately. NHK cited the 6 inch wave and Meteo Japan reported a preliminary magnitude of 7.1.
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Middleton fire marshal placed on leave over online psychic inquiry
Tom Weber of Middleton Wisconsin, the town fire marshal, was placed on administrative leave after being accused of using a department computer to consult an online psychic about his chances of ousting Middleton's fire chief.
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Middleton
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White House backs Gonzales amid new disclosure
The White House and Senator Orrin Hatch stood by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as Democrats questioned his credibility over firing eight prosecutors. New documents detailing emails and calendars show he attended a meeting on Nov 27 approving a plan to dismiss the prosecutors, while aides argued the records do not contradict prior statements. House and Senate Democrats urged continued scrutiny, with White House and Justice officials saying resignation is unlikely.
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Utah
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U N Security Council approves Iran sanctions
The Security Council unanimously voted to impose tougher sanctions on Iran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment. Iran rejected the measure and warned of tougher penalties from the United States, while Washington urged continued pressure and possible future resolutions. The measures target arms exports and freeze assets tied to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, including 28 entities and individuals, many linked to the Revolutionary Guard.
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State Department
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U N chief barred from Darfur camp in tense visit
U N humanitarian chief John Holmes was halted at a Kassab refugee camp checkpoint and denied entry over missing papers amid broader reports of aid restrictions. Ban Ki moon failed to win Egypt's support for a U N peacekeeping mission. Sudanese authorities apologized for the incident.
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