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Insiders think U.S., China can agree at climate talks

By Margaret Taley and Renee Schoof · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

The United States and China should be able to agree on energy cooperation projects that reduce greenhouse gases and lead to a successful outcome at international climate talks in Copenhagen in December, two U.S. climate insiders said Tuesday.

Wilson gets rebuke from House for heckling Obama at speech

By William Douglas · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

In a vote pushed hard by black lawmakers as well as some longtime white members of Congress, the House of Representatives formally reprimanded Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., on Tuesday for shouting “You lie” at President Barack Obama during his address last week to a joint session of Congress.

Lab technician named 'person of interest' in investigation of death of Yale student

By Matthew Chayes and Michael Amon · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Authorities executed two search warrants Tuesday night on a Yale University lab technician who has become a “person of interest” in the death of a graduate student who went missing days before her Long Island wedding.

'Bread' to address homeless problem

By Charnika Jett · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

Homelessness has been a serious issue in America for quite some time. But hearing about homelessness and seeing it are two different things that bring out two totally different emotions.

Pakistan officials silent as terrorist group builds camp

By Saeed Shah · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan – A Pakistani terrorist group that’s allied with al-Qaida and sends jihadists to Afghanistan to fight U.S.

Scientists puzzle over disappearing herring

By Paul Rogers · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. – In an ominous environmental sign, California regulators this month closed all herring fishing in San Francisco Bay for the first time ever, shutting down the last commercial fishery in the area. A 6-inch, silvery fish, herring has been caught in the Bay since the 1870s.

Republican firm on Obama apology

By James Rosen · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Wilson said emphatically Sunday he won’t apologize to his colleagues for defaming President Barack Obama, increasing the likelihood the House will pass an official reprimand as early as this week. Wilson, 62, was more defiant than contrite in answering a series of sharp questions from Chris Wallace on “Fox News Sunday,” his first appearance ever on a Sunday morning talk show. The South Carolina Republican left little doubt he will reject House Democratic leaders’ demand he stand on the floor and apologize to other lawmakers for his “You lie!” shout during Obama’s address to Congress last week. “I am not going to apologize again,” Wilson said.

Ypsilanti City Council cuts bus route

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

Ypsilanti City Council voted to eliminate the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s bus route five in the city Tuesday night. The move, along with scaling back hours for two routes and pledging to put bus funding in front of voters, was part of an effort to curb a $123,000 shortfall in the amount the city will be charged for its AATA purchase of service agreement.

Student Center forum hails role of U.S. in world

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

On Friday, Eastern hosted “America Engages in the World,” a day-long forum intended to help recognize the influence America has in the world. Held in the Student Center, the forum included a variety of guests from multiple organizations.

Erika Kennedy, who went missing late Saturday night.

Ypsi teen missing since Saturday

By Christine Laughren · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

A 17-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident is believed to be missing after the teenager allegedly took off Saturday evening with a man she met on the Internet. Erica Kennedy was last seen getting into a blue truck at approximately 11 p.m.

Amanda Lefled, the director of busines opperations at Snow Health Center, is shown here posting a sign with information about move in day vaccination times.

H1N1 prevention on campus

By Alyssa Eckles · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Eastern Michigan University is taking precautions in order to prevent possible outbreaks of illness, particularly the H1N1 virus.

CEC gets $15 million grant

By Christine Laughren · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Phones have been ringing off the hook at Ypsilanti’s Clean Energy Coalition since it was awarded a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Ypsilanti non-profit, committed to promoting clean energy technologies, won the grant for its Michigan Green Fleets project.

City Council passes language to require permits for filming

By Dan DuChene · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Ypsilanti City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading last Tuesday night that would help regulate the film industry in Ypsilanti. If adopted by Council on its second reading, the ordinance would require people wishing to film within the city to obtain a permit from City Hall.

Ypsilanti Jamboree successful in first year

By Christine Laughren · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Labor Day Weekend may not have been the best weekend to have an outdoor music festival, but organizers of The Jamboree in Ypsilanti said the event was “first-class.”

EMU student releases novel

By Charnika Jett · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

In order to refrain from overdosing on studying (it can happen), put the textbook down and pick up novel written by a fellow Eagle. “Aloha… A New Beginning,” written by women and gender studies student, Chevetta Burton is about friendship, love and trust; something college students either know too much about or will learn soon enough.

Ambassador to speak at policy forum

By Alyssa Eckles · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

U.S. Ambassador Thomas Miller will speak at Eastern Michigan’s “America Engages the World: A Public Forum on the International Role of the United States” on Friday, Sept. 11.

Fajita Fest shows off EMU student orgs.

By Michael Sanders · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Freshmen were introduced to the many organizations at Eastern Michigan during Tuesday’s Fajita Fest. Rain relocated the event to inside the Bowen Fieldhouse from its previously planned location at the University Park.

EMU student robbed while texting

By Danny Hopkins · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

An Eastern Michigan Univerisity student was robbed of his cell phone early Tuesday morning while walking on the 300 block of Perrin St. According to a release issued by EMU Police, at about 1 a.m. the student was texting on his cell phone when the suspect grabbed the phone and punched the victim in the head. The suspect then ran off.

EMU shuttle to move again

By Dan DuChene · Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

The bus stop for Eastern Michigan’s shuttle will be moving a few feet south on Adams Street, taking up five metered parking spaces. The move was unanimously approved by City Council Tuesday night.

President Martin talks about coming semester

By Katrease Stafford · Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

With the start of another new semester, Eastern Michigan President Susan Martin gave her thoughts and predictions for happenings on campus.