Student challenges backpacks ban in New Jersey school
Elyse Meredith, 14, testified against William Annin Middle School’s backpack ban, citing MLK and Thoreau as inspiration. The eighth grader has 10 suspensions since Jan 2 for defying the policy, with a decision expected in about two weeks by Administrative Law Judge Solomon Metzger.
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Forbes ends bid for presidency after Super Tuesday losses
Forbes withdraws from the Republican presidential race after seven primaries and defeats by Bob Dole. He plans to support Dole at a noon news conference in Washington after meeting with advisers including Jack Kemp and Malcolm Wallop. He spent about 30 million on radio and TV ads and won 16 percent of votes in Delaware and Arizona with 76 delegates.
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Dole advisers split on Powell as running mate choice
Dole's circle remains divided over offering Colin Powell the vice presidential nomination amid Powell's reluctance and Buchanan threats to walk out at the GOP convention. Some advisers urge pursuing Powell or other moderates like Christine Todd Whitman, while Powell remains firmly not a candidate.
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Population growth in US to slow through mid century says census
A new Census Bureau forecast projects the United States reaching 400 million by 2050 but with the slowest growth since the 1930s. Median age is expected to rise from 34.1 in 1995 to 35.7 by 2000 and 38.7 by 2035 as baby boomers age and births fall.
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