FBI aids search for chemist tied to London attacks
British and U S investigators focus on an Egyptian-born chemist who studied in the United States and a young Pakistani descent Briton suspected of triggering a red bus bombing. Police sweep Leeds Beeston as they probe a possible al Qaida network aiding planning and logistics.
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Poll finds drop in support for terrorism in Muslim nations
The Pew Global Attitudes Project reports a decline in support for terrorism and violence among Muslims in six North African, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Confidence in Osama bin Laden fell in several nations while majorities now favor democracy, with 80 percent supporting democracy in Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco.
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9 year olds top reading and math gains in NAEP results
The 2004 National Assessment of Educational Progress shows nine year olds achieve best scores in reading and math in over three decades while older students lag. Gaps between racial groups narrow. officials credit early reading focus and No Child Left Behind. Bush touts credit for narrowing gaps and proposes aid for high school performance.
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Iowa 2004 NAEP results show mixed gains by age groups
The Iowa Department reports no state breakdown yet for 2004 National NAEP by districts, noting many districts unnamed. Nine year olds scored 219 in reading and 241 in math on 2004 tests, up from 1999 and 1971 baselines.
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