NAEP: High school seniors lag in reading and math gains
The Nation's Report Card shows 17-year-olds made little progress since the early 1970s, while 9 and 13-year-olds, and Black and Hispanic students, posted notable gains. Dropping out rates fell for Hispanics from 1990 to 2010, but older students still need attention.
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Kati Haycock
Education Trust
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Obama presses Africa on gay rights clash with Senegal leader
President Barack Obama urged African leaders to extend equal rights to gays while Senegal's Macky Sall said his country is not ready to decriminalize homosexuality. Obama praised the U.S. ruling on gay marriage as a proud day for America and addressed broader democratic values amid regional anti gay laws.
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Somalia
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Narrows Livestock Auction Report June 22 Prices and Sales
Narrows Va. Narrows Livestock Auction enumerates sale results for June 22 with 58 head of feeder cattle including steers and heifers priced across weight ranges, 13 slaughter cows and bulls, 28 head of sheep with lamb prices, goats, butcher sows and boars, a single baby calf, and eight cow with calves pairs plus six bred cattle.
Fracking Critics Question Obama's Climate Address
Pittsburgh AP report notes critics including Sierra Club protest Obama's praise of cleaner-burning natural gas. While citing methane concerns, regulators point to safety and economic gains from drilling. Obama argues emissions cuts and job creation, urging industry innovation to reduce pollution.
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U.S
Deb Nardone
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