Chicago teachers strike nears tentative deal amid talks
Chicago teachers and district leaders hold talks over job security and a new evaluation system as thousands gather in a park to pressure for a written agreement and a return to classes next week.
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Capriles presses Venezuela bid in blitz to beat Chavez
Henrique Capriles pushes across Venezuela in a grueling grass roots tour ahead of the October 7 election. He trails President Hugo Chavez in polls but gains ground through high energy rallies, while Chavez leverages the ruling party’s get out the vote machine and media influence.
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States move to decriminalize marijuana consumption
Former U S attorney John McKay backs Washington Initiatve 502 to decriminalize and regulate adult cannabis use. Polls show momentum in Washington Oregon and Colorado amid federal law conflict and projected revenue ranges from zero to 2 billion over five years. NORML founder Keith Stroup says conflict could force federal policy change.
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