News Highlights
U.N. agency approves full Palestinian membership - CNN.com
Occupy London could be protected by Christian ring of prayer. Coalition of Christian groups plan to prevent forcible attempts to remove tents outside St Paul's Cathedral.
Prince Nayef named new heir to Saudi throne and British royal succession rules to change
CANADA
Early snowfall, rain pounds Atlantic Canada as U.S. storm moves north
Canada Mandatory Minimum Crime Bill Set to Pass [FEATURE]
AMERICAS
Argentina Orders Oil, Mining Exporters to Repatriate Funds
AFRICA
Somalia, Libya, Uganda: US increases Africa focus. While putting few U.S. troops at risk, the United States is playing a growing role in Africa's military battles, using special forces advisers, drones and tens of millions of dollars in military aid to combat a growing and multifaceted security threat.(Associated Press, 10/27/11)
TECH
Since it’s Halloween, HackCollege is dressing up with infographics today. This one is our very own – all about students and their cellphones. SPOILER ALERT: We use them a lot. We all know that students love their phones. A lot. Today’s infographic takes a closer look at how cell phones are shaping the lives of college students today.
Computer makers caught in wake of Thai floodsHEALTH/MEDICAL
Calorie Control Council Announces the Publication of "Alternative Sweeteners" Book
Fat Cells in Abdomen Fuel Spread of Ovarian Cancer
British families are £6,000 ($9,240) worse off than 3 months ago
U.S.
Occupy - What to do and how to do it
Obama voters, Muslims need not apply for gun course. (Reuters) – A central Texas gun dealer ran radio ads advising "Socialist" liberals, those who voted for President Barack Obama, Arabs and Muslims that they need not apply for his concealed gun license class.
October snow tricks Northeast, leaves 3M powerless
Louisiana residents travel to say spill troubles remain
MIDDLE EAST/ASIA
13 U.S. killed in Afghan suicide attack
China seeks military bases in Pakistan
MARKETS/BUSINESS
ILO: World economy on verge of new jobs recession.
Peanut Butter Prices Skyrocketing.
Home Prices Heading for Triple Dip
GOLDMAN SUX? Giant Squid Strikes Again at Occupy Wall Street's Credit Union. Goldman Sachs Intensifies Threat on Credit Union ~ By Greg Palast
Corporate Crimes In the Cereal Aisle: How Companies Are Fooling You Into Thinking Their Products Are Healthy.
Work for free – or not at all: the bitter choice for young graduates
British families are £6,000 ($9,240) worse off than 3 months ago.
