In the News: new pope elected, Allied Veterans warrants issued, UF business school ranking, Leon County domestic-partner registry
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Serina Braddock on March 13th, 2013 | Last updated: March 13, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Cardinals Elect Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as New Pope – A gathering of Catholic cardinals picked a new pope Wednesday, choosing Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first South American to ever lead the church. The New York Times
57 arrest warrants issued in Allied Veterans $300 million racketeering scheme – Law enforcement officials and prosecutors announced charges Wednesday for 57 people for a $300 million racketeering and money laundering scheme orchestrated by the “internet cafe” organization Allied Veterans of the World. Florida Times-Union
University of Florida business grad school ranked 15th – The Hough Graduate School of Business jumped four places from last year, ranking 15th among public schools in the 2014 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The Gainesville Sun
Update: County commissioners sign off on domestic-partner registry – Members of the LGBT community celebrated Tuesday after Leon County commissioners voted unanimously to grant rights to both gay and straight couples by establishing a domestic-partner registry. Tallahassee.com
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