Twitter Rundown for Friday, June 1, 2012
Cleared Of Rape Conviction, Ex-Football Star Starts Over
When he was 17-years-old, high school football linebacker Brian Banks went to jail for a rape he did not commit. He served his five years, but it took another five before he could clear his name. A California court last month dismissed his conviction after his accuser admitted that she had lied. Now Brian Banks is hoping to pursue a football career that was sidelined.
Wisconsin Recall Seen As A Preview Of November’s Races
Wisconsin’s recall election pitting Republican Gov. Scott Walker against Democratic challenger Tom Barrett is seen as a prelude to November’s general election. While Barrett has attracted high profile campaigners like former Pres. Bill Clinton, Walker has outspent his opponent by $25 million.
Israel Set To Deport African Immigrants
The Israeli government is planning to deport hundreds of South Sudanese immigrants who have been blamed for a spike in crime in Israel.
Obama Vs. Romney: Who’s The Better Job Creator?
Both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney claim they are job creators. They also say their opponent is not. We do a fact check of the jobs numbers to find out who the better job creator really is.
Porgy And Bess Actor Norm Lewis Gets Tony Nod
“The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” has received 10 Tony nominations, including one for actor Norm Lewis. We spoke to Lewis last year when the production was at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass. before it moved onto Broadway.
Kelly Frey, the editor of Oklahoma’s big daily newspaper The Oklahoman, is from El Reno, Okla. and describes what it’s like to grow up in “tornado alley.”
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Are home-based shelters really enough to hold back an F5 category tornado, which can have winds upwards of 300 miles per hour? And what about people who don’t have home-based shelters?
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