In the News: Home building peak, FAMU campaign, Gaza truce, Zimmerman case hire
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Katherine Hahn on November 20th, 2012 | Last updated: November 20, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Home building at highest level since ’08 – The pace of home building in October hit its highest levels in more than 4 years, according to a Census Bureau report. CNN Money
FAMU students start ‘Free the 100′ campaign to end Marching 100 suspension – Florida A&M University students have started a campaign to bring back its famed Marching 100. The band was suspended following the 2011 hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. Tampa Bay Times
Truce in Gaza Is Close, Egyptian Officials Say – Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has expressed confidence that Israel and Palestinian militants will soon reach a cease-fire. The New York Times
Detective in George Zimmerman case turns to Jose Baez for legal help – The lead detective in George Zimmerman’s murder trail has hired Casey Anthony’s defense attorney Jose Baez to to represent him, The Miami Herald
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