Chicago mayor and teachers remain deadlocked in strike
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Teachers Union clash over contract terms as walkout enters its second day. Negotiations center on teacher evaluations and principal autonomy with about 29 000 teachers affected. Union leader Karen Lewis says only six of nearly 50 provisions agreed. Protesters march downtown while Emanuel insists a deal is near.
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Toronto fundraiser reaches seven hundred thousand for bullied bus monitor
In Toronto Karen Klein, 68, received a check of over 700000 from fundraiser started by Max Sidorov after a cell phone video showed seventh grade boys taunting her on a New York City bus. More than 30000 donors from 84 countries helped surpass the 5000 goal. Klein, now retired, became the focus of wide sympathy and support.
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Mammoth Fragments Raise Cloning Hopes
In Yakutia Russia an international team found well preserved mammoth fragments including hair soft tissues and bone marrow 328 feet underground during a summer expedition. The discovery raises potential for living cells and science advances toward prehistoric cloning according to North-Eastern Federal University officials.
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IRS pays $104 million to whistleblower for tax evasion tips
The IRS awarded ex banker Bradley Birkenfeld $104 million for information on overseas tax cheats, the largest payout by the agency. Birkenfeld helped expose UBS AG’s tax evasion scheme and served about 2.5 years in prison. UBS faced a $780 million fine and agreed to reveal thousands of American names.
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Memorials mark 9 11 anniversary in scaled back ceremonies
In New York, at the World Trade Center site, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania memorial, families gathered to recall nearly 3 000 victims with names spoken, flowers, and moments of silence. Ceremonies were smaller, with politicians largely absent and some cities canceling events.
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