Debt in Ireland causes its government's collapse

The Irish government collapsed Monday, right after it signed for a $100 billion bailout. According to The New York Times, this has "injected the threat of political instability into a European financial crisis that already has markets on edge."

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/world/europe/23ireland.html?src=ISMR_AP_LO_MST_FB

Radiation levels used by dentists sparks concern

In an investigation conduced by The New York Times, findings have shown that many dentists employ outmoded X-ray film that requires significantly high amount of radiation. Orthodontists are also starting to use a device that requires the same, if not more amount of radiation in order to be effective.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/us/23scan.html?_r=1&hp

LimeWire is shut down, file sharing persists

LimeWire has been forced to stop squeezing revenues from the music business. The Web site was ordered to shut down on Oct. 26, after a New York federal court judge ordered a permanent injunction against the well-known file-sharing site.

http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2010/11/21/limewire-is-shut-down-file-sharing-persists/

Cuban exile sparks controversy

Controversy was sparked at the University of Miami among alumni and professors after Cuban exile Orlando Bosch, 84, was presented with an award Oct. 12.

http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2010/11/14/cuban-exile-sparks-controversy/

Philosophy professor files lawsuit for discrimination

A Florida Atlantic University philosophy professor is suing the university. Carol S. Gould, the professor, claims that she faced discrimination while working at the school. The lawsuit states that Gould faced ageism and anti-Semitism, as well as a violation to her rights to equal pay, equal protection and freedom of speech.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/16/1927817/philosophy-prof-sues-claims-discrimination.html#ixzz15SWHrpzT

Florida Senate-elect Marco Rubio surprises D.C. with low profile

Marco Rubio surprised D.C. Monday when he kept a low profile while visiting the U.S. Capitol during an orientation for new lawmakers. According to The Miami Herald, he has "ignored the hype, watching football all day Sunday."

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/15/1927857/rubio-brings-the-buzz-to-dc.html#ixzz15SU3ks2P

F.D.A. is anticipated to opine on alcohol energy drink distribution

The Food and Drug Administration is anticipated to limit or approve alcohol energy drinks by Wednesday according to authorities from several states.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/us/16drinks.html?ref=us

Reusuable grocery bags may pose risk to environment

Reusable grocery bags sold outside of New York City are found to contain substantial amounts of lead, which, in turn, may harm its users. The most harmful bags are thought to come as imports from China.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/nyregion/15bags.html?src=me&ref=general

British Prince William announces engagement

British Prince William, 28, son of Prince Charles, announced his engagement to marry Kate Middleton Tuesday. Prince Charles announced that the wedding would most likely take place next spring or summer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/17/world/europe/17royal.html?_r=1&hp

Murder in a pulp fiction novel may have inspired assassin

A pulp fiction novel published in July may have inspired an assassin in Hollywood to kill his mother using the same method used in the novel. According to the author, the lead character was created with the murderer in mind, and he did not intend for anyone to be inspired by the novel to commit murder. 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/14/1926373/authors-plot-may-have-inspired.html#ixzz15Punt2aK

Officials discover human body parts in Dania Beach

Human body parts and a fragment of something that resembled a human head were discovered by authorities Sunday morning on a canal shore in Dania Beach. 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/14/1926342/human-head-found-at-dania-beach.html#ixzz15Psxt100

Broward recruits volunteers to aid in counting homeless

Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership is currently accepting volunteers to aid in counting the homeless population in Broward. The county's project is part of the 2011 Homeless Count Survey, which will be used to acquire federal funds to assist the homeless population. 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/15/1927229/broward-needs-help-counting-the.html

Haitian protestors react violently

Protestors, who believe Nepalese U.N. peacekeepers are to blame for the cholera outbreak in Haiti that has claimed over 1,000 dead in the last three weeks, reacted violently Monday in Port-Au-Prince. The protestors threw stones and even warned others that they would set a base on fire. 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/15/1927300/haitians-protest-un-base-over.html

Shanghai apartment tower destroyed by fire

Fire consumed an apartment building in Shanghai that is currently going through repairs Monday afternoon. At least 42 people were killed and 90 others were injured. 


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/world/asia/16shanghai.html?ref=global-home

Lil Wayne released from jail

Lil Wayne was released from Rikers Island jail today. While in jail, the rapper kept busy writing songs and sports columns. 

http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/11/04/report-lil-wayne-released-from-rikers-island/

Haitians prepare for tropical storm Tomas

Haitians prepare for tropical storm Tomas. Many are homeless and many more have makeshift homes that will probably not withstand the storm’s force.

http://www.lemonde.fr/ameriques/article/2010/11/04/haiti-se-prepare-a-l-arrivee-de-la-tempete-tropicale-tomas_1435316_3222.html

California voters reject possibility to legalize recreational marijuana

California voters did not vote in favor of Proposition 19, the measure that would possibly legalize marijuana under state law for recreational use.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704506404575592694047663552.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read

Homeowners protect themselves from neighborhood misbehavior

Homeowners are installing surveillance cameras, and either post the videos online to embarrass neighbors, or use them as evidence to press charges.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/garden/04surveillance.html?src=dayp

China encourages Europeans to avoid Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

China is encouraging European governments to boycott the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony next Wednesday. Chinese claim nominee Liu Xiaobo is a criminal.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/world/asia/05china.html?_r=1