Twitter Rundown for Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Wisconsin Recall Battle Goes To Voters
The battle over Gov. Scott Walker’s agenda has attracted millions of dollars from out of state, campaign volunteers from across the country and months of concentrated attention from the two major political parties.
Cell Phone-Related Accidents Cost Employers Millions In Jury Awards
Lawyers are targeting companies whose employees have caused car accidents while using their cell phones. Juries and judges are handing out huge awards and that’s leading many businesses to institute bans on using cell phones while driving.
A Battle Over Voter Registration In Florida
Voters head to the polls in key races in many parts of the country Tuesday, while in Florida, there is a continuing controversy over voter registration.
Walter Dean Myers Shows Kids How To Succeed Under Tough Circumstances
Growing up in Harlem in the 1940s, Walter Dean Myers didn’t have it easy. But he managed to become one of the most respected young adult authors in the country and he wants to show kids how he did it.
US Drone Strike Killed Al-Qaida No. 2
U.S. officials say they targeted and killed Abu Yahya al-Libi in a drone strike in Pakistan.
Prince is a brilliant musician, a mesmerizing performer and — according to cultural commentator Touré — a Generation X icon. Touré says Prince played a wise older brother to the latchkey kids of Gen X.
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In New Jersey, where Hurricane Sandy killed dozens of people and caused nearly $30 billion in damage, many people are asking: will the shore be open for business?
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