The Nation Today
CHICAGO - The funeral of a teen who was beaten to death on his way home from school was attended by civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan yesterday, both calling for an end to youth violence. Farrakhan said he attended because he was “deeply pained’’ by the death of 16-year-old honor roll student Derrion Albert. The teen was walking to a bus stop after school when a group of teens attacked him during a street fight last month. President Obama is sending US Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who once led the city’s schools, here Wednesday to meet with school officials, students, and residents and talk about school violence. (AP)
Utah
Mormon Church to build 5 temples
SALT LAKE CITY - Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson yesterday announced plans to build five new temples in the United States and abroad. Temples will be built in Brigham City, Utah; Concepcion, Chile; Fortaleza, Brazil; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Sapporo, Japan, Monson said. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints already has 130 temples operating worldwide, most in the United States. The announcement was made during the opening session of the church’s two-day semiannual general conference. (AP)Arizona
Town threatened by prescribed burn
PHOENIX - Some residents of the scenic town of Williams spent yesterday away from their homes as a prescribed burn grew out of control, threatening the town known as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon.’’ The Twin Fire has scorched about 800 acres and is burning forest undergrowth and Ponderosa Pines on Bill Williams Mountain. (AP)
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