Zuckerberg Gives $100 Million to Newark Schools
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg pledges 100 million dollars over five years to Newark's ailing schools in a move announced on Oprah Winfrey's show. Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker will oversee the gift with Booker aiming to raise an additional 150 million, as Christie delegates responsibility to the mayors.
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Pelosi weighs early vote on extending middle class tax cuts
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled a possible vote next week on extending middle class tax cuts framed to appeal before the November elections. Democrats split on politically risky choices while Obama and leaders seek targeted relief. Republicans press for full extension.
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Invasion of stink bugs vexes Mid Atlantic homes
Brown shield shaped stink bugs invade homes from windowsills and attics, releasing a feet smelling odor when squashed. Experts say populations will grow across 29 states since 2001, with no easy large scale control. Homeowners should seal cracks and use weather stripping.
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Texas board limits Islam in state textbooks
The Texas State Board of Education adopted a nonbinding resolution by 7-5 to urge publishers to limit references to Islam in world history texts. Critics say the move politicizes public education while supporters call it a warning against Middle Eastern influence in publishing. Two Republicans crossed party lines to back the measure, with two Democrats absent.
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