Education law rewrite passes Congress
The Senate backed a sweeping rewrite of No Child Left Behind by 85 to 12, shifting power to states to use testing results. The bill preserves required math and reading exams but reduces high stakes for underperforming schools and allows states to use additional performance measures like graduation rates. President Obama plans to sign the measure, while critics warn of low goals, but supporters see states stepping up to improve outcomes for students nationwide.
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Barack Obama
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Lamar Alexander
Tennessee
Cation Committee
Alexander
Patty Murray
House Education Committee
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Council of Chief State School Officers
Daria Hall
First U S space station shipment arrives for Christmas
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida The International Space Station receives its first U S cargo in months as the Cygnus capsule carrying 3 2 tons of supplies docks after a 250 mile flight. Astronaut Kjell Lindgren pilots the capture with the station’s large robotic arm amid ground celebration and crew schedule constraints.
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Chell Lend- Grin
Lindgren
Cygnus
Florida
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Spacex
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Dulles
Virginia
Deke Slayton
Emanuel faces Chicago police scandal amid calls for resignation
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, under pressure over police misconduct and alleged cover ups, refuses to quit as critics push for recall. He apologized to Council, vowed reforms and said he bears responsibility while urging healing and transparency. He noted no recall process exists in Illinois and public demand grows ahead of 2019 election.
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Rahm Emanuel
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Emanuel
Carriage rides fundraiser boosts Odessa children care
The Odessa charity buys carriages to tour Emerald Estates and raise funds for terminally ill children. Six carriages operate by appointment in East Odessa, with tickets selling fast and current donations around $17,000 toward a $15,000 goal. Appointments end Friday at 5 p.m. Call 432-362-8943 for slots.
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East Odessa
Thorp
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