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Band camp, other clubs suspended
The president of Florida A&M University said the college is canceling its summer band camp program and suspending all clubs as the school continues to deal with the fallout from the suspected hazing death of a marching band student.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:30:59 More members accused of hazing
Four members of Florida A&M University's fabled Marching 100 band have been arrested on hazing charges, a spokeswoman for the Tallahassee college said Friday.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:46:33 Board approves plan to battle hazing
Nearly two months since the hazing death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, the school's board of trustees voted Monday to approve with a three-part plan to tackle the issue of hazing on campus.
Mon, 2 Jan 2012 03:45:41 Words matter in Penn State case
Sitting in a Pennsylvania courtroom last month, listening to how allegations of child molestation were handled by one of the nation's top football programs, observers might have thought back on that old party game, Telephone.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:58:55 Out-of-county jury for Sandusky?
Prosecutors in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case asked Tuesday that jurors be selected from another county besides Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:18:56 Sandusky wants to see grandkids
Despite being accused of child sex abuse, Jerry Sandusky is asking a judge to modify the terms of his bail so he can see his grandchildren, according to court documents.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:12:59 Paterno remembered at memorial
Joe Paterno's family, former players and others in the Penn State community gathered Thursday to celebrate the late football coach, describing him as a consummate teacher, a tough competitor and man of integrity.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:13:13 4th accuser drops abuse allegations
One of four men to accuse former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting them as children has recanted, a New York newspaper reported Monday.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:29:54 Accuser pleads guilty to child sex
Zachary Tomaselli, the third man to publicly allege that former Syracuse University coach Bernie Fine molested him, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he sexually abused a teenage boy.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:20:53 Attorney: Victims to sue university
Two men who accused a former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach of sexually abusing them when they were children are scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to announce a lawsuit they are filing against the university.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:05:01 Who was inside Baby Ayla's house?
HLN's Vinnie Politan takes a look at who was inside Baby Ayla Reynolds' home the night she disappeared.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:40:21 Family convicted in 'honor' murders
CNN's Paula Newton reports on the conviction of three family members over the "honor" murders of four female relatives.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:42:59 Top cop's son rape allegations
CNN's Susan Candiotti examines rape allegations involving the son of New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:46:30 Pardoning 'crimes of passion'
There's outrage over former Miss. Gov. Barbour's "crimes of passion" reasoning. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:43:46 Body parts mystery in Hollywood
HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell gets the latest on the mystery regarding body parts found near the famous Hollywood sign.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:54:33 Teacher naps, teen suspended
A teen is suspended after he took a picture of a napping substitute teacher on his cell phone, as KOCO reports.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:46:46 Blast kills kids, spouse of missing woman
Two children were killed Sunday in an explosion at the Washington state home of Josh Powell, whose wife went missing more than two years ago, a local fire official said.
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:44:38 Armstrong doping case closed
Justice Department prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs.
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 03:47:48 Drug cartels target police in Juarez
Drug gangs in the Mexican border city of Juarez are killing police officers daily in a bid to force the police chief to resign, authorities there say.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:20:37 When a neighbor becomes a hero
Rick Martin says he cried after interviewing the sister of Harry "Mike" Ainsworth, who was gunned down mercilessly in New Orleans in front of his two sons, ages 9 & 11.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:43:51 Supreme Court arguments on TV?
Joe Mathewson says the Supreme Court should start by televising the planned five hours of argument on the Obama health care law
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 01:25:14 'Honor murders' ruling appealed
Three members of a family of Afghan immigrants found guilty of murder in what the judge called "a completely twisted concept of honor" intend to appeal their convictions.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:27:54 Lesbian veteran sues for benefits
An Army veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is suing the government, claiming she and her wife are being denied benefits that are available to heterosexual couples.
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:27:55 Second Los Angeles teacher accused of lewd acts
Another teacher has been arrested at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles on allegations of lewd acts on young pupils, authorities said Friday.
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:54:46 'Geezer Bandit' may be using disguise
A serial bank robber in California may not be elderly and could be cleverly disguised. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:56:14 Prosecutors rebut RFK assassin's claims in freedom quest
A controversial assertion by convicted Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan to win his freedom was challenged this week by the California attorney general who said "overwhelming evidence" exists against Sirhan's claims.
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:46:23 Immigration law lead to American's death
CNN's Jim Spellman reports on how U.S. immigration laws and violence in Mexico led to the death of a young American.
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:56:24 Cops: Suspect on run steals police car, kills officer
An Alabama robbery suspect fatally stabbed a police officer in jail, escaped in a stolen patrol car and wounded another officer before he was killed, authorities said Friday.
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 03:44:13 Police: Carter suffered apparent overdose
Showbiz Tonight's Nischelle Turner looks at new details in the death of Leslie Carter, sister of Nick and Aaron Carter.
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:56:34 More charges filed against man held in homeless killings
The man that prosecutors say is behind the stabbing deaths of four homeless men in Southern California now stands accused of the brutal killing of a mother and brother of an old friend, authorities said.
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 04:04:02 Charges dismissed against soldier in Afghan sport killing case
Charges have been dismissed against an Army soldier accused in what prosecutors described as a conspiracy to kill Afghan civilians for sport and then cover it up, the military said Friday.
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:35:51 Soldier to face court martial in Wikileaks case
Pfc. Bradley E. Manning, who is suspected of leaking thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks, will be court martialed on charges that could lead to a sentence of life in prison, the Army said Friday in a statement.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:28:53
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