Terry Grier wants to halt the automatic extension of the district’s 0 million contract with the private firm that runs its alternative schools because he is concerned about its price tag and effectiveness in helping troubled students.
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Despite the bitter cold, mourners honored James Michael Nolen, an expectant father killed in Afghanistan.
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The visit by the former VP hopeful, who signed copies of her book, was a bright spot after last month’s rampage.
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 Sydney Morning Herald |
Exclusive: Amanda Knox's Family Says Judge Couldn't Look Them in the Eyes
ABC News The family of Amanda Knox was furious today that an Italian court convicted her of murder and said the judge, who was part of the jury and read the verdict, couldn't look them in the eye. Italian jury convicts Amanda Knox in the death … 'She-devil' Knox and lover guiltyBBC News Amanda Knox's aunt says hearing verdict was 'gut-wrenching'CNN International American student Amanda Knox found guilty of murderKansas City Star Seattle Times -Telegraph.co.uk -Sky News all 1,779 news articles » |
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Mayor Bill White on Friday officially threw his hat into the ring for the Texas governor’s race, taking a few swipes at incumbent Rick Perry.
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The crash occurred about 6:30 a.m. in the 9500 block of Jensen near Tidwell, police said.
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The crash occurred about 6:30 a.m. in the 9500 block of Jensen near Tidwell, police said.
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 Reuters |
Senate Moves Forward On Health Bill; Weekend Work Ahead
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–The US Senate on Friday picked up its pace on health-care overhaul legislation, holding a series of votes on amendments to the bill and planning a weekend vote on an amendment that would … Senate Roll Call: Long-term care in health billThe Associated Press Skillful mcconnell leads GOP opposition to health billMiamiHerald.com Senate votes to keep long-term care programWashington Post Healthcare Association of New York State -Money Morning all 1,585 news articles » |
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A steady snowfall, the earliest in Houston’s history, continues this afternoon after flakes began falling shortly after dawn this morning.
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 Jakarta Globe |
Explosion in Russian nightclub 'kills scores'
BBC News An explosion has torn through a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, killing at least 76 people. Details are sketchy but Russian news agencies citing police report that many people were also injured in the blast. About 200 people are said to have … Reports: Russian nightclub blast kills 76The Associated Press 'More than 100 dead' in Russian nightclub explosionguardian.co.uk Blast in Russian nightclub kills 100Telegraph.co.uk Aljazeera.net -Houston Chronicle all 249 news articles » |
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