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Weekly News Roundup 12/12-12/17

Posted by 0 December 17, Friday, 2010
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WORLD

- Suicide bomber prematurely detonates bomb in an act of terrorism in Stockholm, Sweden
- Jailed Nobel Peace Laurete to publish Translated Book of Poetry
-WikiLeaks editor, Julian Assange, freed on bail

US NEWS

- Convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff’s son commits suicide in SoHo apartment; Berni Madoff not allowed to attend funeral
- Virginia man arrested in suspected terror plot
- Bikers rob Bellagio of $1.5 million a la Ocean’s 11 in Las Vegas
- Gunman killed after opening fire on Florida School Board
- Yahoo! cuts 4% of work force
-United States Senate passes Obama’s proposed tax cut
-United States federal government joined the countless lawsuits against British Petroleum and other companies for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

SPORTS

- FIFA Chief under fire for saying gays should not have sex at 2012 World Cup in Qatar
- Chris Lee forgoes $150 million deal with New York Yankees for the Philadelphia Phillies
- Favre misses out on Monday night’s game due to shoulder injury, ending his 297 game starting streak
-New York Jets strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi has been suspended indefinitely for tripping Miami Dolphins cornerback

HEALTH

- President Obama signs nutritional bill that regulates nutrition in school provided food
- Stem-cell research can convert cells from testes to insulin and prevent diabetes

ENTERTAINMENT

- A week of breakups and divorces: Elizabeth Hurley announces separation from Arun Nayar after being linked to Australian cricketer; Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds announce amicable split; Dexter co-stars Michael Hall and Carpenter split; Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron break up
- Nicole Richie and Joel Madden wed at Beverly Hills
- Charlie Sheen dodges assault & battery charges and charges for hiring a prostitute and possession of cocaine
- Golden Globe Nominations and SAG Nominations announced

About Susmita Baral

Susmita is a recent graduate of Rutgers University with a double major in Biological Sciences and Psychology and minor in South Asian studies. While at Rutgers, Susmita found the University's first chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon, an international co-ed fraternity, and served as Colony Coordinator and President. Susmita discovered her passion for writing in college when she found herself enjoying researching for and writing papers instead of working at biology labs. Upon graduating college, she took a 180 degree turn in her career goals and pursued her passion for writing. Susmita enjoys cooking and chronicles her culinary expeditions on her blog “Macaroni & Masala.” She is in pursuit of learning to fluently speak French and Italian and her interests include photography, traveling, art history and interior design. Susmita has earned the nickname "Brown Oprah" for moonlighting as a psychotherapist to her friends and family--offering advice in dating, interpersonal relationships, life goals and school. On College Cures Susmita channels her "inner Oprah" and parts advice based on her experiences as a college student.

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