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Nation & World

Published
August 31, 2011

World/Nation Dispatches, Aug. 31, 2011

HEISHA, Libya Rebels issue ultimatum to forces loyal to Gadhafi Libyan rebels say they’re closing in on Moammar Gadhafi and issued an ultimatum Tuesday to regime loyalists in the fugitive dictator’s hometown of Sirte, his main remaining bastion: Surrender this weekend or face an attack. The rebels, tightening their grip on Libya after a military […]
Published
August 31, 2011

In Irene’s wake, 3 million customers still in the dark

The storm is blamed for 40 deaths in 10 states, a toll that could rise as debris is cleared.
Published
August 30, 2011

‘Unschooling’: Getting schools out of the way of learning

More families are embracing a method of home-schooling that allows children to explore while parents provide materials and resources.
Published
August 30, 2011

GOP jobs plan: Repeal regulations

Republicans say EPA and labor rules handcuff businesses. A watchdog group says they save lives.
Published
August 30, 2011

Schools’ chief gives back three years of his salary in California

In a gift worth more than $800,000 – three years of pay – Larry Powell asks to be paid less than a teacher.

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Published
August 30, 2011

Rescuers pull 22 from Chinese mine

The coal miners, all said to be in good condition, had been trapped for a week in the flooded pit.
Published
August 30, 2011

Russia will delay astronauts’ return from orbiting station

The decision comes after last week's failure of the launch of an unmanned space station supply ship.
Published
August 29, 2011

Indiana vouchers trigger public-school exodus

Student rolls increase at parochial schools as the state allows more parents to shift education funds.
Published
August 29, 2011

World Dispatches

BAGHDAD Suicide attacker kills 29 inside largest Sunni mosque A suicide bomber blew himself up inside Baghdad’s largest Sunni mosque Sunday night, killing 29 people during prayers, a shocking strike on a place of worship similar to the one that brought Iraq to the brink of civil war five years ago. Iraqi security officials said […]
Published
August 29, 2011

Retreating Gadhafi forces reportedly kill detainees, civilians

TRIPOLI, Libya – Retreating loyalists of Moammar Gadhafi killed scores of detainees and arbitrarily shot civilians over the past week, as rebel forces extended their control over the Libyan capital, survivors and a human rights group said Sunday. In one case, Gadhafi fighters opened fire and hurled grenades at more than 120 civilians huddling in […]