School board backs down over Star of David symbol ban
In Gulfport Mississippi the Harrison County School Board unanimously repealed a rule barring items that could be seen as gang symbols to allow a Star of David neck lace for 11th grader Ryan Green. After pressure and national attention, officials met with Jewish community members and chose to protect religious expression.
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Star of David
Gulfport, Miss
Harrison County
T.J. Harder
Ryan Green
Iraqi workers win discrimination suit in Nebraska
Five Iraqi workers at M.I. Industries in Lincoln claim harassment by a supervisor and wrongful termination. They won about 30,000 in a federal discrimination lawsuit after alleging they were told to bring dog food home, denied medical care, and given dangerous tasks. Company president disputes the verdict and says an appeal is possible.
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Lincoln
Neb
Iraq
M.I. Industries
Kathleen Neary
Robert Milligan
California tribes brace for casino setback ruling
Indian tribes vow new tactics after the California Supreme Court blocks Proposition 5, which would have allowed video slot machines and card games on reservations. Executives and lawmakers warn of a protracted fight as tribes plan a constitutional amendment and seek political support to sustain gaming revenues.
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Tejas Indian Reservation
Calif
California
Anthony Pico
Viejas
State Supreme Court
Nevada
New Jersey
Thom Mrozek
Los Angeles
U.S. Attorney's Office
Jim Mulhail
Nevada Resort Association
San Diego
Lew Jones
Viejas Casino & Turf Club
Bret lashes Texas as flood fears ease and evacuations surge
Remnants of Hurricane Bret drenched southern Texas with up to 12 inches of rain, prompting about 3,500 people to seek higher ground near the Rio Grande. The storm cut paths near Laredo and Corpus Christi, causing one fatal crash and widespread power outages, while authorities reported significant damage in Falfurrias and Port Mansfield and evacuated 300 residents on the King Ranch in Kenedy County.
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Aredo
Texas
U.s.-Mexico
Rio Grande
Laredo
Betty Flores
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Bret
Kenedy County
Cor
Janie Mena
Laredo Civic Center
Falfurrias
Michael Guerra
Port Mansfield
Rockport
Aransas Pass
Public Utility Commission
King Ranch
Jack Hunt
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Gray Davis
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Loyd Neal
Laredo International
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Civic Center
Rita Clark
Oklahoma
Ree
Accuk
E. 23Rd St
Ottawa
Taco Bell
Jan
Jamie Mietchen
Tawney Ow
Geo-Pont
Lds
Buick
Cad
Creason-Tawney Chev
Olds Inc
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