Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Today in the world

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

     10 Facts about today:

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

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

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.

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.

New York court upholds eviction of Occupy protesters


New York (CNN) -- A New York Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Occupy protesters will be allowed to return to Zuccotti Park, but they can't bring their tents and generators -- once a mainstay of the movement.

Dallas mayor says no immediate action on Occupy activists after judge OKs eviction


DALLAS (CNN) -- A federal judge in Dallas dealt yet another blow to the Occupy movement Tuesday, denying the group's request for a temporary restraining order to prevent eviction from City Hall property.

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.

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.

Bullet strikes White House window


Washington (CNN) -- The Secret Service is looking into whether a bullet fired into a window at the White House is connected to a shooting nearby last Friday.







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