Experts confirm MH370 wing fragment from Reunion crash
An international panel confirmed the Reunion Island wing fragment belongs to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The finding ends years of uncertainty for families of 239 onboard and prompts further analysis to deduce how the Boeing 777 vanished over the Indian Ocean.
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Not Guilty Verdict In Malicious Wounding Case At Gary Market
Dalton faced charges including malicious wounding and destruction of property after an alleged attack near the Gary Bantam Market. A jury acquitted him on all counts as Judge Charles Vickers presided in the McDowell County trial with recused local judges noted.
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West Virginia moves to repeal Common Core and Smarter Balanced
A May 2010 timeline leads to legislative push in 2016 to rescind the Memorandum of Agreement from 2009 and end Smarter Balanced testing. Senate leaders argue local control while critics cite homework impact and disputed math standards. The letter targets Colorado, former NGA chair, and North Carolina official June Atkinson.
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West Virginia eyes Common Core amid education push
Christine Campbell of the American Federation of Teachers West Virginia argues public education needs strong curriculum and resources before changing standards. Gov. Tomblin backs education as vital to growth while state officials study Smarter Balanced testing and Next Generation Standards. The piece cites Massachusetts success and notes ongoing review by the State Board, Department of Education, and West Virginia University.
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West Virginia autopsies on suspicious deaths raise questions
Meadows said autopsies are performed on all unattended deaths lacking preexisting conditions. The initial autopsy found no bullet holes or trauma, classing the case as suspicious rather than homicide. Three family members were found dead in their home after a neighbor notified 911. one man was in a chair and two on the floor. Toxicology results pending to determine drug involvement. The sheriff's department continues the investigation.
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Governor's Cup Mine Rescue Event Faces Schedule Shift
The DMME hosts the Governor's Cup Mine Rescue Team competition usually held in June. Officials expect to evaluate this year's VML mine rescue event next year and do not anticipate changes before July 2016.
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States urge pause on Obama power plant rules
Sixteen states led by West Virginia seek a temporary hold on EPA emissions limits for power plants while they challenge legality in court. The letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy demands a Friday response as a Senate panel moves to block the rules, arguing they exceed presidential authority amid a Supreme Court mercury ruling against the administration.
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Mistrial Declared After Six Prospective Jurors Fail To Appear
In Wheeling Ohio County Judge David Sims declared a mistrial in the attempted murder case of 26 year old Kevin Alexander O'Brien after six prospective jurors did not show for jury selection. He will summon the no shows to court to explain absences and potential fines up to 1000 dollars each. The six names will return to the pool for future service and a new trial date has not been set.
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Correction on Downhill Derby winner name
A correction notes a pronoun error in last Saturday's Downhill Derby story. Tristen Fife was the top winner with a combined two-run time of 30.1 seconds.
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