Birth of a royal heir at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace announced the birth of a boy to Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The infant weighs 8 pounds 6 ounces and is third in line to the throne. The ceremony included a proclamation on an easel at the gates.
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Inmates Escape Abu Ghraib and Detention Facility
Iraqi security forces sealed areas around Abu Ghraib and a nearby detention facility on Baghdad’s outskirts to recapture more than 500 escapees after late night insurgent assaults freed detainees and left at least 25 security personnel dead.
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Higher Education Tuition Surges Since 1978
The article notes a 1120 percent rise in college tuition over 35 years, driven by construction costs salaries and reduced state aid. Miami University student Kelsey Redmond faces about 25 000 per year for tuition fees room and board, a sum that would buy a small house in earlier generations. Ohio State University tuition rose from 975 in 1978 to 10 037 this year, highlighting the steep cost increase.
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College costs rise faster than others nationwide
The Middletown Journal reports college tuition and fees have climbed four times faster than the consumer price index since 1978. Analyzing over 30 years of data, the paper quotes administrators experts and students and offers tips to curb costs.
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Indicted state lawmaker refuses to resign
Ohio State Rep. Pete Beck faces 16 felony counts and up to 102 years in prison after an indictment alleging he defrauded investors of 200000 dollars. Beck refuses to resign as GOP leaders press for stepping down while his attorney defends the case as unfounded charges.
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Middletown Ohio Challenge draws more out-of-county attendees
The Ohio Challenge balloon festival in Middletown reported a 20 percent rise in attendance with more visitors from outside Butler County. Three years ago 58 percent came from Butler. this year 34 percent were from Butler, with 19 percent from Warren, 16 percent from Montgomery, and 7 percent from Hamilton counties.
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Health care rule backs hours cuts by small firms
U S Chamber of Commerce survey shows 75 percent of small businesses plan to cut hours or switch to part time to dodge penalties under the Affordable Care Act. The administration delayed the employer mandate to 2015, but 51 percent still expect reduced hours or hires and 23 percent expect full-time to part-time shifts. Rob Engstrom blasts the health care law as harming growth ahead of the 2014 elections.
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