Nation & World
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Top government contractors ramp up political donations
They hope their campaign contributions before the congressional elections will secure them protection from sales-sapping budget cuts.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
In doubt: Using student test scores to measure teacher quality
A study finds little backup that test results are a good way to evaluate teachers, but many states do it.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Germany pushes for peace in Ukraine
The German foreign minister visits Ukraine in an effort to launch talks toward ending the crisis.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Nigeria regime considering ‘all options’ to rescue girls
That includes the possibility of a military operation with foreign help against the Boko Haram militants.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Tourists – collectively – cause loss of seashells
Researchers say that grooming the sand with heavy machinery is more to blame than individual beachcombers.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Illinois student suspended for AK-47 T-shirt
CHICAGO — A high school student is challenging a suspension he said he received for wearing a T-shirt to school that depicts an AK-47. Senior Chris Borg, 18, of Hinsdale appeared before the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 school board Monday to make the request that the suspension he received on May 6 be […]
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
U.S. only Western country without maternity pay
It provides fewer weeks of maternity leave than do other Western countries, a study shows.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
Unseasonably hot weather makes firefighting difficult near San Diego and in Santa Barbara County.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Mental impairment appeal halts Texas man’s execution
Convicted killer Robert Campbell was scheduled to be executed next, after another inmate’s botched lethal injection.
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PublishedMay 14, 2014
Senate advances tax break plan
The lawmakers vote to open debate on a bill that would extend more than 50 tax breaks through 2015.
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