Scout Body Faces Mock Membership Probe in Alabama
In Birmingham the FBI investigates whether the Greater Alabama Boy Scout Council padded its rolls to boost funding and recruiter credibility. Tom Willis notes 20 boys all shared the last name Doc, suggesting fake members. Council officials pledge an internal audit and serious action.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tom Willis
Doc
Willis
United Way
Decatur
Greater Alabama Boy Scout Council
Alabama
FBI
Council
Scout
AP exam pass rates rise nationwide in 2004 report
The College Board data show 20.9 percent of public school graduates took at least one AP exam in 2004, up from 15.9 percent in 2000, with 13.2 percent passing. Iowa saw 6.6 percent pass at least one AP test, up from 4.9 percent, while disparities persist among black students. Education Secretary Spellings welcomed higher minority participation and emphasized rigor.
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College Board
Iowa
AP testing grows across states as participation rises
A new report shows rising AP exam participation nationwide and in every state. About six percent of public school students took AP tests in 2004, up from 5.3 percent four years earlier, with roughly two of every three test takers being white. The College Board counts each student once regardless of how many AP subjects they passed to avoid inflating state performance.
Israel halts targeted killings to aid Gaza truce talks
Israeli security officials say Israel has stopped targeting Palestinian militants for death as a condition to test a one month truce. Hamas leader Mashaal calls for prisoner releases and a halt to killings, while Israel holds about 7,000 Palestinian prisoners.
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Israel
Gaza
Mahmoud Abbas
Hamas
Khaled Mashaal
Associated Press
Palestinian Territories
Mashaal
Beirut
Lebanon
Damascus
Syria
United States
Kutcher brings Beauty to WB in new reality series
Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg produce Beauty and the Geek for The WB. The show pairs intelligent young men, Mensa-level geeks, with attractive women in a makeover competition format. WB executives say the program aims to be lighthearted not mean, leveraging Kutcher and Goldberg strengths.
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Knight Ridder
Iowa
Ashton Kutcher
Jason Goldberg
WB Entertainment
David Janollari
Kutcher
Goldberg
Aguilera May Tie Knot With Jordan Bratman
Christina Aguilera’s boyfriend Jordan Bratman, 25, has been seen seeking wedding rings fueling wedding rumors. Bratman and Aguilera, together two years, reportedly influenced her image shift from edgy to glamorous. Her reps deny an engagement.
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Knight Ridder
Christina Aguilera
Britney Spears
New York Post
Jordan Bratman
Bratman
Aguilera
Dirty Girl
Siren
Notable deaths include Latimer Stamper and Velazquez
Henry Latimer 67 of Fort Lauderdale former circuit judge and South Florida legal figure died in a single car accident. Art Stamper 71 of Louisville celebrated Bluegrass Hall of Fame member died after a four year throat cancer battle. Consuelo Velazquez 84 of Mexico City composer of Besame Mucho died from complications after a fall in October, per her son Mariano Rivera.
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Associated Press
Henry Latimer
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
South Florida
Art Stamper
Louisville
Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Stanley Brothers
Bill
Monroe
Blue Grass Boys
Consuelo Velazquez
Mexico City
Mariano Rivera
Producer slept through Sideways producing nomination
Michael London woke to the 5:30 a.m. nominations surprise for Sideways after choosing to sleep in for personal reasons. He and his wife cared for a 20 month old and heard the news only when his "human clock" woke him, confirming a Best Picture producing nomination.
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Knight Ridder
Michael London
London
Royal dispute over Prince Andrew travel costs
The National Audit Office reports Prince Andrew spent over half a million dollars on official air travel in 2003. It cites a nearly 5600 flight to Oxford for a lunch with Arab dignitaries, noting a 50 mile train trip would cost about 182.
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Knight Ridder
Elizabeth II
Prince Andrew
National Audit Office
Andrew
the Mail On Sunday
Oxford
Today’s Birthday List Highlights Notables
Actor Paul Newman and sports announcer Bob Uecker are named among today’s notable birthdays. Other figures include Lucinda Williams, Eddie Van Halen, Ellen DeGeneres, Andrew Ridgeley, Kirk Franklin, Chris Hesse, and Michael Martin, reflecting a range of music and entertainment.
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Paul Newman
Bob Uecker
Acion Ghote
Aptor Davie
Lucinda Williams
Eddie van Halen
Ellen DeGeneres
Andrew Ridgeley
Wham
Kirk Franklin
Chris Hesse
Hoobastank
Michael Martin
Marshall Dyllon
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Hull
Mass
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Council Board
Randy Haines
Greg Shields
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Irving
Texas
Larry Cox
Washington
District of Columbia
U.S
Margaret Spellings
Spellings
the College Board
Mideast
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