Becton to quit as DC school chief after 16 months
Julius Becton Jr., 72, says he is worn out after leading the District of Columbia public schools since November 1996, following a congressional takeover and firing of the previous superintendent. He will resign at school year’s end.
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Westside Middle Reopens After School Tragedy
Jonesboro Arkansas Westside Middle School resumes after a gun attack that killed four students and a teacher. Students mourn with white ribbons and flowers as counselors aid grief and families face trauma. Two wounded students face charges. surveillance shows camouflage attackers.
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U.N Inspectors Examine Iraqi Presidential Estate
U N arms inspectors spent eight hours at Saddam Hussein's Radwaniyah Palace in a test of the Feb 23 agreement. Diplomats from 20 countries observed as teams searched the sprawling complex, part of eight off limits sites. The mission aims to verify elimination of weapons of mass destruction and was linked to lifting sanctions tied to Iraq.
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Four Marines charged with negligent homicide in Italian gondola crash
Four EA-6B Prowler crewmen face negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter charges after a Feb. 3 Italian Alpine gondola crash killed 20 people. An Article 32 hearing will determine if court martial proceeds. crewmen are on non flying status at Cherry Point.
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House Banking Committee backs credit union bill overturning court ruling
A House Banking Committee vote approved a measure to overturn a Supreme Court ruling favoring banks over credit unions. The compromise bill would apply fair lending rules to credit unions and allow federal unions to include multiple groups in memberships. It also permits banks to earn interest on reserves held at the Federal Reserve.
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