Teen accused of threats at Florida middle school
Deltona police arrested 14 year old Christopher James Lycans after classmates said he threatened to burn down Heritage Middle School using a bottle of gasoline and a lighter found in his backpack. He was charged with three felonies including possession of a weapon at school and jailed in Daytona Beach. He faces possible expulsion.
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Motorola cuts 9,400 more jobs
Motorola Inc slashes 9,400 jobs, over 8 percent of its workforce, to save about 1 billion annually as it restructures amid a stagnant global economy. Christopher Galvin says the layoffs aim for a leaner, more profitable company, despite skepticism from analysts about a quick recovery.
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Senate Passes Broad Education Reform Bill
The Senate approved Bush education plan 87 to 10, sending it to the president after House passage. The measure links federal funding to student testing in grades three through eight, requires annual report cards, notes on teacher qualifications, and results in more parental information and potential tutoring funds with 12 year timelines. Administrators warn of added paperwork and costs without full funding.
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