States to get school testing waivers from Obama admin
The Obama administration plans to grant waivers from No Child Left Behind citing states inability to meet strict standards. Education Secretary Arne Duncan cited universal state demand and said details will be released in September as states apply for exemptions.
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Verizon workers strike over contract in wireline division
Stalled talks prompted thousands of Verizon Communications wireline employees from Massachusetts to Washington D C to walk off. The 45 000 workers aim to press demands on health care costs and pensions as their contract expired late Saturday.
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SEALs killed in crash were on rescue mission
Thirty Americans and eight Afghans died when their Chinook helicopter was shot down near Kabul as SEALs rushed to aid Army Rangers under fire. Most of the fallen SEALs were from the unit that killed Osama bin Laden, though none participated in that raid. The rescue force had subdued attackers before departing.
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AloeCure Delivers Relief After 40 Years of Reflux
Former acid reflux sufferer Ralph Burns recounts decades of pain from spicy foods and indigestion. He credits AloeCure after stopping PPIs, noting immediate relief and a return to normal eating. The piece includes a toll free offer and FDA disclaimer.
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