Jackson urges Oakland board to reverse Ebonics decision
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on NBC's Meet the Press urged Oakland California school officials to reverse their unanimous vote to recognize Black English or Ebonics as a second language. He called the move a disgrace and said it makes the district a national laughing stock. Backers say Oakland would be the first to recognize Ebonics and train teachers to teach proper English.
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Vandals topple monument at Clinton family graves in Hope
Police say youths likely caused damage at Rose Hill Cemetery where a three foot gray monument bearing Blythe name was knocked from its base and a marble urn broken. Flowers placed by Hempstead County Democratic Women's Club were scattered. graves of Virginia Kelley, William Blythe and Clinton grandparents survived intact. Santa flight authorized with special clearance and tail number after White House request to clear North Pole region.
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Mother Teresa Sends Christmas Message From India
Mother Teresa, 86, recovering after heart attack and pneumonia, urges love peace and unity as Christmas gift. She plans Mass at Missionaries of Charity HQ and notes the order runs over 500 missions worldwide. Fort Collins-Loveland area to enjoy holiday news of actor Jake Lloyd and his return home.
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Milosevic rally sparks clashes fears in Belgrade
In Belgrade police massed ahead of a Milosevic rally as protesters gathered for a 34th day of demonstrations against election annulment. Opponents warned of possible violence to justify crackdown while police deployed hundreds of riot units and armored vehicles around the capital.
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Rebels gain strength after freeing 225 hostages in Lima
In Peru's standoff, rebels released 225 captives reducing the total held to 140 VIP hostages. Amid hopes for negotiated resolution, released captives recall odd bonding moments with rebels while authorities and officials weigh next steps.
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Yeltsin Returns to Kremlin After Illness
Russia's president Boris Yeltsin emerges from a black stretch Mercedes at the Kremlin with a broad smile and says he is ready for battle six months after heart trouble. He names wage and tax crises and military reform as top priorities while inviting European leaders to visit early next year.
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Question prompts jail security vs cost savings emphasis
The piece asks whether authorities should prioritize security over cost savings in the new jail project. It weighs the need for robust safety measures against budget considerations and public risk.
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