Rape suspect linked to 2002 WV slaying in move
David Mitchell 42, a drifter known for frequent run ins with the law, was charged in New York City with first degree rape robbery and assault after allegedly raping a 73 year old birdwatcher in Central Park near Strawberry Fields. West Virginia police had probed a 2002 Jenkin Jones killing but lacked evidence to charge him.
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New York Post
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Virginia
Florida worries both Obama Romney in battleground state
Obama and Romney share anxiety over Florida as a crucial 29 electoral votes. Voters are undecided amid high unemployment and foreclosures while concerns about voter laws loom. Romney increases ad spending as polls show Obama ahead, with Florida seen as pivotal to winning the White House.
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George W. Bush
Steve Vancore
Olympians and Paralympians Honored at White House
President Obama welcomed Team USA on the South Lawn praising 400+ athletes for a record Olympic haul of 104 medals with 46 golds and a record Paralympics turnout. Michelle Obama led the U.S. delegation in London as Biden attended. reflections included Phelps and Tyson Gay.
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Computers boost writing skills but many students lag
A national assessment finds that only about a quarter of eighth and twelfth graders have solid writing abilities. Students with home computer access and frequent use show stronger writing, while many rely on spell check and thesaurus, underscoring the need for core skills beyond tools.
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University of California, Irvine
Olive the Oiled Otter Becomes Mother in California
Olive the oiled otter rescued in Santa Cruz in 2009 has given birth to a pup, marking a milestone for the first California sea otter to survive an oil spill. State wildlife officials note she is an attentive mother while the population on the Central Coast remains tepid.
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