The all-stock donation to Centre College from the A. Eugene Brockman Charitable Trust is believed to be among the 20 biggest gifts ever to a U.S. college or university,
July 2013
State preparing for Maine railway shutdown
The railway has laid off 79 workers since a July 6 derailment killed 47 people and devastated an entire Quebec town.
Manning acquitted of aiding the enemy in WikiLeaks case
But the Army private is convicted of 20 other lesser counts, which together could still result in 136 years in prison.
U.S. home prices rise 12%, best in six years
Steady price increases, along with stable job gains and historically low mortgage rates, have in turn encouraged more Americans to buy homes.
Israel, Palestinians hope to reach deal in nine months
Secretary of State John Kerry says the parties have agreed that all issues are on the table and negotiators will meet again within two weeks.
Prosecutor tries to discredit ex-FBI agent in Bulger case
Former FBI supervisor Robert Fitzpatrick testified Monday that he was blocked in his effort to terminate Bulger as an FBI informant.
Police divers back at lake in Hernandez’s hometown
Divers spent eight hours Monday at the lake, which is just 12 feet deep at its deepest point.
Weiner falls to 4th in new NYC mayoral poll
The poll – which Weiner led just five days ago – also showed about half of likely Democratic voters saying he should abandon his mayoral bid.
Ark. district arming more than 20 teachers, staff
After undergoing 53 hours of training, the teachers, administrators and other school employees will be considered guards.
At least 10 suspected Nazis ordered out of U.S. never left
The reason: While the U.S. wanted them out, no other country was willing to take them in. Four are still here.