Federal Judge: BP ‘Grossly Negligent’ in Gulf Oil Disaster
The 2010 oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was the result of BP’s “gross negligence” and “willful misconduct,” a federal judge has ruled. The ruling on Thursday by U.S.…more»
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Appeals Court Rules Indiana and Wisconsin Gay Marriage Bans Unconstitutional
A three judge panel in Chicago has thrown out same-sex marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the states’ bans were unconstitutional.…more»
Notre Dame Adds Ohio State to 2022 and 2023 Football Schedule
It may be eight years away, but that’s not stopping Notre Dame from announcing a big football series matchup. The university will play the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on…more»
Less is More: Smart Streets Coming to Jefferson Boulevard
We’re experiencing the transition to smarter streets here on Jefferson Boulevard this summer. All together, it will be several months of construction chaos. Here’s why we think it is worth…more»
Throwback Thursday: Michigan Street in Downtown South Bend
Downtown South Bend has changed immensely over the past one-hundred and fifty years. Perhaps no street is more emblematic of the city’s changing landscape than Michigan Street. This Throwback Thursday…more»
Louisiana Judge Upholds Gay Marriage Ban Citing Laws Against Incest
A federal judge in Louisiana became the first court since the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act last year to uphold a gay marriage ban. US District…more»
Meijer Hiring Spree Adds 10K+ Jobs in Holiday Ramp Up
Meijer plans to hire thousands of new employees in anticipation of the holiday shopping season. The Midwestern retailer based out of Grand Rapids plans to hire more than 10,000 people…more»
NSA Phone Record Dragnet Challenged in Highest Court Yet
Lawyers for the ACLU on Tuesday presented arguments before a federal court as they challenged the U.S. government’s claimed authority to bulk collect and search America’s cell phone data, which…more»
NASA’s Next-Gen Rocket Capable of Mars Mission Test Launching in 2018
NASA has approved the development of its next-generation rocket which will one day carry astronauts to Mars. Government scientists confirmed last week that they have completed a lengthy review of…more»
Notre Dame Improves to 15th in USA Today Coaches’ Poll
Notre Dame’s football team moved up two slots in this week’s USA Today Coaches’ Poll. The Fighting Irish improved their ranking to 15th in the country after routing Rice on…more»