Nation & World
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2014
Vermont Public TV staff asks top board members to leave
MONTPELIER, Vt. — As Vermont Public Television’s funding remains in jeopardy pending two investigations, staff members called on resignations from the chair and vice chair of the board of directors. A staff letter presented Monday asked the board to consider the resignations of the members “referenced in the complaint” – Chairwoman Pam Mackenzie and Vice […]
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2014
Nation and World Dispatches
WESTMINSTER, Colo. Boy, 16, sets himself on fire at school, is critically injured A 16-year-old boy set himself on fire at a suburban Denver high school on Monday in an apparent suicide attempt that left him critically injured, authorities said. The boy didn’t make any threats before starting the fire in the cafeteria at Standley […]
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2014
Ukraine president agrees to scrap tough anti-protest laws
But a proposed amnesty for arrested protesters will not be offered unless demonstrations cease.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Football betting more popular than ever in Vegas
Fans bet an unprecedented $99 million on the Super Bowl last year, and expects to break the record again Sunday, barring a snowstorm.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Plague DNA found in ancient teeth
Scientists say vigilance is needed to try to avert future outbreaks.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Pastor begins appeal of 2012 kidnapping conviction in Vermont
His attorney argues improper venue as the Mennonite clergyman tries to avoid a 27-month prison sentence for his role in a child custody battle.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Senate advances bill to delay flood insurance hikes
The 86-13 vote demonstrated that the measure had filibuster-proof support in the chamber, which was likely to pass it in a few days.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
N.H. ethics panel votes to clear former Senate leader
Peter Bragdon quit as Senate president after criticism about potential conflicts of interest.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Farm bill deal would scale back cuts to food stamps
The compromise is expected to cut food stamps by about $800 million a year. Republicans were hoping for $4 billion in cuts.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Patrick: Missing-boy case highlights agency failures
But the Massachusetts governor also sees the tragedy as a chance to rethink and reinvigorate the department.
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