Steve Jobs Dies
NNN Staff 10/05/2011 Apple cofounder Steve Jobs died Wednesday, according to a statement released by the company. Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. He stepped down as CEO of Apple in August. Among his innovations are the iPod, iPhone and iPad. Jobs was 56. He is
10/05/2011
World News October 5
Kevin Short 10/05/2011 Riots mount in Greece, Amanda Knox returns to the states, and China has 12 new baby pets. Kevin Short wraps up the biggest news in world headlines. false Top false worlds20111005 Video
10/05/2011
Hometown Headlines October 5
Ed Demaria 10/05/2011 A helicopter crashes in New York City; Sarah Palin makes it official – she will not run for President in 2012; and the White House prepares for Christmas. Ed Demaria takes a look at headlines in hometowns across the country. false Top false
10/05/2011
World News October 3
Nina Leff 10/03/2011 Amanda Knox is freed from Italian prison. Nina Leff recaps the trial. false Top false worlds20111003 Video
10/03/2011
Hometown Headlines October 3
Carlos Martinez 10/03/2011 Protests continue on Wall Street, Dr. Conrad Murray sits through trial in the death of Michael Jackson, and an Ohio State associate professor builds a lego replica of the Ohio State stadium. Carlos Martinez briefs you on national headlines, right now. fals
10/03/2011
New Jersey town encourages going green by giving green
Sam Rong 11/15/10 The need to go green is prompting city officials of Cherry Hill, New Jersey to expand its recycling efforts. There is an added twist. Residents who recycle will not only decrease their carbon footprints, but will also save money. The city’s Recycling Bank Program rewards people with
11/15/10
New Congress begins job training
Sam Rong 11/15/10 You’ve heard about freshman orientation, but what about congressman orientation? Today, Capitol Hill opened its doors to the new House and Senate members. As the old Congress began its last session, the new Congress began its job training. Members spent the day learning about ethics, se
11/15/10
TSA implements full-body scanners
Sam Rong 11/15/10 With the holiday season fast approaching, air travel will be at its busiest point in the year. To meet the rise in number of passengers going in and out of major airports, the T.S.A. has implemented full-body scans and, in some cases, rather intimate pat down. Many passengers have complain
11/15/10
Indonesians grapple with volcanic eruption
Madeleine Wright 10/27/2010 Thousands of Indonesians are staying in temporary shelters today after a volcano eruption forced them to flee their homes. Many were still recovering from yesterday's natural disaster: a 7.7 magnitude underwater earthquake that causd a tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, killing 40
10/27/2010
Oil cleanup continues in Gulf of Mexico
10/20/2010 In the Gulf of Mexico, months after the oil spill, workers are still cleaning up the disaster. Right now they are focusing on the gulf shoreline, with the coasts of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida still under oil impact. Clean up crews are racing to clear the sand and wetlands.
10/20/2010
New houses designed to withstand hurricanes
Researchers are developing reinforced housing by destroying houses on purpose. Scientists at South Carolina's Disaster Research Center are looking for better ways to construct new homes. What you're seeing here is a simulation where fans generated wind speeds of a category 3 hurricane. The force knocked
Church signs stirs controversy
10/20/2010 A church in Mansfield, TX, is attracting quite a bit of attention for a new sign it posted which says "Jesus does not care." And its stirred up a controversy. But, as it turns out, the slogan was a message about forgetting your past. The true slogan reads "Jesus does not care about your past."
10/20/2010
Hookah Lounges Not a Safe Alternative
Kathryn Nathanson 10/10/2011 A popular alternative to traditional cigarettes isn’t as safe as many previously thought. Many students say they prefer hookah, an oriental tobacco pipe that filters using water, to traditional cigarettes. The owner of Kush Hookah Lounge in Skokie says smoking
10/10/2011
New Technology Keeps Drivers Safe
Christina Fan 10/12/2011 Police might be reporting fewer car accidents in the future thanks to new behind-the-wheel technology. Chicago car dealerships are promoting products that keep drivers, like Dulu Miah, more alert and awake. Miah, a taxi driver, is a seasoned veteran when it comes t
10/12/2011
Running - Is It Good For You?
10/17/2011 A marathon is a rigorous race that requires even more rigorous training. One week after the death firefighter William Caviness at the Chicago Marathon, runners are reconsidering their training and race-day tactics. Northwestern junior Will McCabe completed his second Chicago Marathon thi
10/17/2011
Hometown Headlines October 24
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Hometown Headlines October 31
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Hometown Headlines November 14
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11/14/2011
Black Friday Moves to Thursday
Kayla Stoner 11/16/2011 We've all heard of Black Friday, but Black Thursday? Many Chicagoland stores will open their doors this holiday season on Thanksgiving Day. “It's sad because they're going to make people come into work on a holiday that's really one of the best holidays there is to just be
11/16/2011
Hometown Headlines October 26
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10/26/2011
Popcorn for Halloween?
Kayla Stoner 10/26/2011 October is finally coming to an end, and for most kids that can only mean one thing – Halloween. Ask any kid their favorite part about Halloween, and you'll probably get an answer like this one from 6-year-old candy enthusiast Kyra Johnson. “Candy chocolates!” O
10/26/2011
Federal Program to Aid Student Loans
11/02/2011 President Obama pushes a plan that could make paying back student loans easier starting next year. The President says his “pay as you earn” program will help 1.6 million people save hundreds of dollars a month, and some of those people are Northwestern students. According to Nor
11/02/2011
Hometown Headlines November 2
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11/02/2011
Tough Job Market for Uninvolved Students
Amy Cross 11/02/2011 A new report says extracurriculars are essential for new graduates on the job market. Take a look at one 2011 Northwestern graduate's search to find a job. false Top false joblessvid Video
11/02/2011
Hometown Headlines November 16
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11/16/2011
Study Looks at Caffeine's Effects on Editing
Kayla Stoner 11/16/011 For many college students, coffee is the only thing that can get them out of bed in the morning, but what kind of impact does it have on grades? The Journal of Experimental Psychology tested the question by giving people different amounts of caffeine, and having them edit a
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