Schools debate science amid evolution classroom clashes
In California and Tennessee educators confront renewed fights over teaching Darwinian evolution. Downey High School teacher Lisa Marroquin emphasizes teaching core science while addressing student questions about creationism. Critics warn politics and religion threaten scientific standards and classroom learning.
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G8 Leaders Seek Compromise on Africa Poverty and Climate
At Gleneagles Scotland G8 leaders opened three days of talks with Blair pressing for Africa aid and stronger climate action. Protests erupted as about 100 activists clashed with police while aides discussed promises to double aid to Africa and lift foreign aid to 0.7 percent of national income by 2015. President Bush signaled a plan to double U.S. aid to 8.6 billion by 2010 but rejected the 0.7 percent target, drawing criticism from anti poverty groups.
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Bush Pledges No Litmus Test for Supreme Court Picks
President Bush said he will not select a Supreme Court nominee based on abortion or other hot button issues. He urged Senate action in a dignified manner as he reviews candidates to replace Sandra Day O Connor. Bush defended Iraq climate and Africa policies while in Copenhagen.
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