In the News: Maya Angelou to speak at UF, pope’s address, Trayvon Martin’s memorial, drinking water risks
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Jewel Midelis on February 27th, 2013 | Last updated: February 27, 2013 at 12:26 pm
Maya Angelou will speak Wednesday – Maya Angelou will talk to students and local residents Wednesday night at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts. The free event is sponsored by Accent Speaker’s Bureau, Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Tickets will be available at the door at 7 p.m. Angelou speaks at 8 p.m. The Gainesville Sun
Benedict addresses public about retirement – Pope Benedict XVI made his last appearance before his retirement at St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. He spoke to more than 100,000 people and said his retirement was an act of “putting the good of the church before oneself.” The Washington Post
Sanford locals gather in memory of Trayvon Martin – On the one-year anniversary since Trayvon Martin was killed, more than 200 people gathered in Sanford, Fla., to show their support during a candlelight ceremony Tuesday night. Orlando Sentinel
Report Points to Cancer Risk From Chemicals Used to Treat Drinking Water – There’s now a possible link between the chemicals used to treat drinking water and risk of cancer, according to a report from the Environmental Working Group. FairWarning/FCIR
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