Oil spill near Tampa Bay threatens Mullet Key wildlife area
Tar-like oil from a grounded barge leaked at the mouth of Tampa Bay and drifted toward a public beach on Mullet Key. Coast Guard and environmental crews, including divers, rushed to assess damage to the 350-foot barge carrying 85,000 barrels of heavy fuel oil.
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Broken home children show discipline and academic gaps
Cincinnati AP reports a national study finding one parent families contribute disproportionately to school discipline problems and lower achievement. Among 18,244 students in 14 states, 18 percent are from one parent homes yet account for 23 percent of disciplinary actions and 27 percent of expulsions, with inner city data highlighting sharper disparities.
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Pryor Taken Off Critical List Gains Strength
Comedian Richard Pryor, removed from the critical list after skin grafts for severe burns, showed improvement and good spirits in Sherman Oaks. Spokesman Gary Swaye said Pryor had a strong night, higher energy, better eating, with more skin grafts planned for next week.
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