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Monday, November 26, 2012
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SEC Chief Schapiro Is Leaving; New Chairman Chosen
November 26, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro will step down on Dec. 14. President Obama has designated SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to be her successor.
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Supreme Court Turns Down Appeal From Former Rep. William Jefferson
November 26, 2012 Known as "Dollar Bill" Jefferson after $90,000 was found in his freezer, the Louisiana Democrat is now set to stay in jail until 2023. He was convicted on corruption charges in 2009.
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VIDEO: High Dives Into 'World's Biggest Pile Of Leaves'
November 26, 2012 What weighs about 20,000 pounds, is 17-feet high and 60-feet around? Answer: The pile of leaves that three guys in Utah assembled. Then, they did what comes naturally. They jumped into it.
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'Cyber Monday,' 'Giving Tuesday;' Then 'Weeping Wednesday?'
November 26, 2012 There are clever names for many of the holiday season's key shopping days. Today's is in honor of what's said to be the biggest online shopping day. Tuesday's aims to get people to be charitable. Maybe Wednesday's should be for when the bills come in?
'Giving Tuesday': The Start Of A Holiday Tradition?
November 26, 2012 A coalition of more than 1,400 charities is launching Giving Tuesday to jump-start end-of-year giving. They're taking off on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to motivate donors at a time when the outlook for giving remains lackluster.
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Supreme Court To Look At Who Is A 'Supervisor' In Harassment Cases
November 26, 2012 The court's answer to that question could significantly restrict employer liability in racial and sexual harassment cases, or, in the view of some business organizations, it could result in frivolous litigation.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Disaster Donations Surge, But What About Tomorrow?
November 25, 2012 In a period of just nine days following Superstorm Sandy, $740 million was donated for relief efforts. It was an unprecedented level of giving. But in past disasters like Hurricane Katrina, the money dried up after the early donations. The key may be planning for the long haul.
Religion
Gay Wedding Was A Trial For The Reformed Church
November 25, 2012 Norman Kansfield was tried by the Reformed Church and found guilty of disobeying church law after officiating his daughter's same-sex wedding. It was the first trial in the church's history and it illuminated the divide among members on same-sex marriage issues.
Iraq
Brotherly Bonds Withstand Tragedy Of War
November 25, 2012 Dr. Najeeb Hanoudi, an Iraqi ophthalmologist, befriended the Desert Rogues, an infantry unit, in 2003. Even his son's tragic shooting at the hands of an American soldier never broke his bonds with his "brothers."
Around the Nation
N.H. Group Says People, Not Taxes, Should Help Needy
November 25, 2012 NHPRThose opposed to taxes and big government are putting their money where their mouths are in the state. A food drive there was put together by libertarians and anarchists, and they say they privately funded, voluntary charity is superior to the welfare system.
