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2013 Big East tournament (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Old Big East To Become ‘American Athletic Conference’

The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.

2013/04/04

Microchip Helps Reunite Missing Dog Found Wandering Streets Of Houston With Owner In Pa.

Animal shelter officials say the German shepherd registered to Dan Loefflad of Allentown, Pa., was returned Sunday afternoon.

2013/01/07

The Very Best of Everything in 2012

As the end of year nears it is time to take a moment to look back to see what made the top of the best of lists for 2012. Other than the presidential election there have been many other battles this year to score a number one spot in the United States. Companies, writers, public relation experts and cities have all been vying for the golden top spot.

2012/12/17

At an Oak Lane Charter School, Voter Registration Lesson Becomes Real

More than two dozen students at a Philadelphia charter school took “Voter Registration 101″ on Monday, and it was definitely hands-on.

2012/09/24

Mitt Romney (Photo credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Romney’s Speech To NAACP A Cynical Play For White Votes

Romney had an opportunity to open a dialogue with the NAACP. Instead he talked about denying civil rights to a civil rights organization and spoke in condescending and paternalistic terms about being a better president for African Americans than Barack Obama. It was a clear and cynical play for white votes.

2012/07/12