Nation & World
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Nationally, stubborn gaps remain in student proficiencies
Although test scores have improved, the vast majority of American students still do not demonstrate solid academic performance in either math or reading.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Minn. man’s cave collection is his hobby
The collection includes more than 40 miles of underground chambers.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats
The food industry must phase out trans fats, once thought to be a safe alternative to animal fats.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Carter’s grandson running for Georgia governor
The Democrat will try to return his once-dominant party to power in a state where Republicans claimed every statewide office in 2010.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Senate approves landmark gay rights legislation
But despite the bipartisan vote, chances are dim that the House will pass or even vote on the bill.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
NH man fights denial of ‘COPSLIE’ vanity plate
David Montenegro argues before the state’s supreme court that a DMV rule is unconstitutionally vague.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Third Navy official charged with taking bribes
Prosecutors allege that in exchange for bribes, Cmdr. Jose Luis Sanchez passed on classified Navy information to a contractor.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Nation & World Dispatches
SEATTLE Voters reject mandatory labels for modified foods Voters in Washington state have rejected a ballot measure requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. The campaign over Initiative 522 drew millions of dollars from out of state and was one of the costliest initiative fights in state history. The measure was failing 46 percent to […]
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Editta Sherman, ‘Duchess of Carnegie Hall,’ dies at age 101
The photographer, who lived in a studio above the auditorium, was known for her portraits of celebrities.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Amanda Knox’s defense gets boost
A new test shows no DNA from slain student on a kitchen knife.
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