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In the News: Hostess reopening plants, Israel shoots down drone, Grooveshark copyright ruling, Russia on bomb suspect, woman swallows diamond
By Grier Ferguson on April 26th, 2013 | Last updated: April 26, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Hostess reopening plants, without union workers – The bankrupt assets of Hostess Brands, Inc. are being put back to work by a buyout firm but their union workers are not. ABC Israel shoots down drone possibly sent by Hezbollah – A [...]
April 24, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
By Grier Ferguson on April 24th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 4:08 pm
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Experts on Chechnya discuss suspect’s background
By Leah Harding on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Officials are searching for the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings that took place earlier this week. The two brothers, one dead, who are suspected of the crime are said to be from Chechnya, a controlled state of Russia. Two experts from the University of Florida discuss what this background means to the investigation.
Meteor events relatively common, UF geologist says
By Trevor Sikkema on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 5:44 pm
A meteorite explosion that injured about 1,200 people Friday in Russia. A UF geologist said meteorites similar to that one are not uncommon.
Feb. 15, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
By Erik Ugartachea on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 3:01 pm
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: meteorite in Russia, Christopher Dorner, synthetic marijuana, student loans, Carnival cruise ship.
Jan. 31, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
By Jaclyn Raulerson on January 31st, 2013 | Last updated: February 1, 2013 at 2:34 pm
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Controversy surrounds Putin win in Russian election
By Chris Peralta on March 5th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin emerged victorious in elections for the Russian presidency held over the weekend. Putin, who has been a major figure in Russian politics for many years, was elected to a third term, after he held the [...]
