This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
Fugitive ex-LA cop charged with murder of officer
The prosecutor who filed murder charges against a fugitive former Los Angeles police officer that could result in the death penalty said he believes the man hasn’t finished carrying out his vendetta.
Pope Benedict XVI resigns
Pope Benedict XVI will step down, making him the first pope to resign in 600 years.
Heavy snow covers campus, Monday classes not canceled
Freezing rain, sleet and snow have created difficult driving conditions in the Twin Cities, but as of now, school is still on for St. Thomas students Monday.
The Vatican announces Pope Benedict XVI will step down
On Monday, the Vatican announced that the leader of the world’s billion Roman Catholics was stepping down — the first pontiff to do so since 1415.
News in :90 – Feb. 11, 2013
This is News in :90 for Feb. 11, 2013.
St. Thomas continues focus on sexual assault education
As the rape trial of former University of Montana quarterback, Jordan Johnson, takes the national stage, St. Thomas students and administration are refocusing on sexual assault education to prevent sexual violence on campus.
Binge drinking at young age shrinks your brain, study says
While taking numerous shots may lead to a fun and crazy night for some students, a recent Journal Cortex study suggests a hangover is not the only side effect young people will experience.
Former Montana QB’s rape trial begins
More than 150 potential jurors packed a hotel ballroom Friday for the rape trial of a former University of Montana quarterback, as attorneys attempted to seat an impartial panel in a town where Griz football is king.
Water line break floods downtown St. Paul streets
An underground water line ruptured early Saturday in downtown St. Paul, flooding several city blocks and temporarily causing a widespread drop in water pressure, officials said.
Hacker gains access to Bush family emails, photos
A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.
Huge storm blankets Northeast with 2 feet of snow
A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast overnight, where more than 650,000 homes and businesses in the densely populated region lost power.
Asmat museum opens new exhibit, hopes to get more student interest
After one year, the American Museum of Asmat Art isn’t drawing enough students, but the people who run it aren’t going to give up.
Noodle bar opens in the Loft
Just short of its January deadline, the Loft pulled through Thursday’s convo hour with a grand opening for the Japanese noodle bar.
‘Baloun and Ben in the Morning’ launches, provides latest sports news
St. Thomas juniors Ben Kula and Matt Baloun have created their own online sports talk show to update people on national sporting events.