Drone strike in Pakistan kills 20 militants near Afghan border
Pakistani intelligence says 20 Islamist militants died in a U S missile attack on a North Waziristan house. Seventeen were Haqqani network fighters, while the operation underscored the ongoing toll of the Afghanistan war as President Obama visited Dover to honor fallen troops.
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Military probes crash in Afghanistan kills many U S troops
The Pentagon opened an investigation into Saturday’s helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan that killed 30 U S troops and eight Afghans. The Chinook carried 22 Navy SEALs, three Air Force personnel, five crew, a dog, seven Afghan commandos, and an interpreter en route to support Rangers pursuing insurgents.
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UAE pledges up to 1M for Joplin students laptops
The United Arab Emirates pledged up to 1 million dollars to Joplin High School to equip students with Apple notebooks for the coming school year. The donation supports computer aided learning as classes resume in a converted store after the May 22 tornado killed 160 people and damaged many buildings.
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Kansas eyes waiver again under No Child Left Behind
Kansas officials say a federal waiver could be granted to ease No Child Left Behind requirements after Congress stalled on reform. Education leaders cite existing reforms in Kansas, including standards and growth tracking, as key for approval while critics argue the law punishes schools for subgroup performance.
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Lawrence teen of 9 charged in murder of Topeka attorney
Shawnee County investigators seek Duane Tieree Richey, 17, in connection with the July 21 robbery and murder of Topeka attorney Natalie F. Gibson outside her home. Dakota Loomis, DA spokesman, warns the teen is potentially dangerous and armed and asks the public to contact law enforcement if seen.
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