News Tracker

Obama Criticizes Republican Economics in Speech
By Jordan Frankel
December 7, 2011 - 1:54pm
President Obama travels to the heart of Republican Kansas on Tuesday

President Obama packed a lot of arguments into his 56-minute speech yesterday, but one theme stuck out: a fierce critique of Republican economics, says USA Today. 

"Their philosophy is simple," Obama said in a high school gym in Osawatomie, Kansas, "We are better off when everybody is left to fend for themselves and play by their own rules. I am here to say they are wrong."

United States Postal Service Tightens Belt
By Matt Appel
December 5, 2011 - 1:42pm
Changes include slower mail, elimination of 'first class mail'

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night can slow the delivery of mail, according to the United States Postal Service, but a financial crisis certainly can. 

On Monday, the USPS announced a list of cost-saving procedures to help the struggling agency. These include closing many local offices and eliminating the potential for mail to be delivered 'next day.'

Westboro Baptist Church Expected to Protest SU Basketball Game
By Alex Sellen
December 2, 2011 - 5:02pm
Seven members of the controversial congregation expected for Friday's basketball game against Florida

Tonight's basketball game at Syracuse University's Carrier Dome should be an interesting one, to say the least. The intensity is expected to be brought not only by Syracuse and Florida, but also by controversial protests expected to be held by a group of the Westboro Baptist Church originating in Topeka, Kansas.

National Unemployment Rate Drops
By Zachary Chase
December 2, 2011 - 4:47pm
First time below nine percent since 2009

The United States Labor Department reported that unemployment rate in the United States dropped to 8.6 percent in the month of November. That is a large decrease from the 9 percent reported at the end of October and the lowest the rate has been since March 2009.

Florida A&M University Takes Action Against Hazing
By Joshua Karnett
December 2, 2011 - 12:50pm
After the death of a drum major, the university investigates

Four students were asked to leave Florida A&M University for their suspected involvement in a hazing-related incident that led to the death of drum major Robert Champion.  Authorities have still not specified what exactly caused Champion’s death.

Gingrich Aims to be GOP Front Runner
By Jared Kraham
December 1, 2011 - 11:01pm
Former Speaker leads polls in Iowa and South Carolina

If it were up to Newt Gingrich, the Republican presidential primary would end today.

In an interview with ABCNews.com, Gingrich was confident in his future as leader of the Republican Party.

“I’m going to be the nominee," he said. "It’s very hard not to look at the recent polls and think that the odds are very high I’m going to be the nominee."

The Recording Academy Reveals Grammy Nominees
By Lauren Bradley
December 1, 2011 - 4:27pm
Eclectic collection of artists receive nominations

Following the reveal of the 2012 Grammy Nominations, social media sites were dominated by the opinions of fans and critics. CBS News reports Wednesday night gave Grammy-nominated artists the chance to perform in front of the Recording Academy in Los Angeles. The most prestigious categories include song, record and album of the year.

Massachusetts Attorney General Suing Major Banks
By Olivia Dibs
December 1, 2011 - 3:53pm
State attorney generals and banks attempt a nationwide solution to foreclosure mess

While many state attorney generals are still trying to negotiate for a nationwide settlement regarding fraudulent foreclosures from some of the nation's big banks, it seems that Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is fed up.

Church Bans Interracial Couples
By Juliana Pignataro
December 1, 2011 - 12:01pm
A Baptist church in Kentucky voted to pass resolution banning interracial couples from entering the church community

The Gulnare Free Will Church in Pike County, Kentucky, voted this Sunday to pass a resolution that would no longer allow interracial couples to be a part of the congregation. The ban was passed by a 9-6 vote. The vote was taken after a service, where 35-40 people attended, but many declined to vote, reported CBS News. According to the New York Daily News, the resolution stated that the tiny, all-white church "does not condone interracial marriage."

SU Basketball Faces Tough Test from Florida
By Matthew Hartley
December 1, 2011 - 11:53am
The ninth-ranking Gators come to the Carrier Dome on Friday

The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team has faced some easy opponents thus far this season. In their yet-undefeated run, the toughest team the Orange has beaten is the Stanford Cardinals. Syracuse defeated Stanford last Friday in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament in New York City.