By Sarah Carrillo Staff Writer “The truth can hurt but it can also help set people free. Tyrants hate the truth.” This was the message at Convocation yesterday, delivered by Dr. William Schultz, executive director of Amnesty International since 1994 and former president of the Unitarian Church. Amnesty International is an organization that strives to promote human rights … [Read more...] about Schultz preaches peace
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Stopping the seepage
By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor Effluent from the affluent. Experts say it’s one of the sources of contamination that’s spilling onto Malibu beaches and into Santa Monica Bay through Malibu Lagoon. But city leaders are hoping that recent state funding will help solve the problem. Up to $2.5 million will go toward the completion of the Malibu Lagoon’s … [Read more...] about Stopping the seepage
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Four men killed in India after shootoutCALCUTTA, India – Gunmen riding as passengers on two motorcycles attacked the American Center in Calcutta about 6:30 a.m. Monday as the building's security guards were changing shifts, police and U.S. Embassy officials said. The attackers pulled out rifles from under their shawls and opened fire on police guards, killing four and injuring … [Read more...] about National & International