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Firefighters gain ground as Show Low area nears safety
Firefighters shift focus as the 417000 acre wildfire near Show Low Arizona appears closer to containment. About 350 miles of fire line are needed to encircle the blaze, with 26 miles secured and 10 percent contained. Evacuations may ease for 30000 residents while crews push to hold lines on the western edge near Forest Lakes.
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Judge pauses pledge ruling on hold in appeals review
Judge Alfred Goodwin extended the ruling blocking school pledge recitation while the 9th Circuit weighs a rehearing. The case sparked broad political reaction as supporters and opponents anticipate whether the court will alter or uphold the decision.
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West Bank siege stalls as minister seeks surrender
Talal Sidr, a former Palestinian cabinet minister, enters the Hebron PA headquarters seeking surrender of 15 wanted men but cannot confirm their presence inside the heavily damaged four story building as Israeli troops tighten control amid protests and condemnations from Palestinian leadership.
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College Board Plans SAT Rewrite With Essay and Grammar
New York AP report says the College Board will add a 25 minute essay and grammar questions to the SAT, aiming to improve students writing and language skills. Trustees approved changes at Manhattan HQ, with Educational Testing Service fine tuning in Princeton. The updated test debuts in March 2005.
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Mixed reactions as high court upholds school vouchers
In a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court ruled public money may back tuition at religious schools if parents have options. Supporters like Elaine Barclay praise the ruling, while critics in Florida vow to press legal challenges, arguing vouchers hurt public schools. The ruling centers on Cleveland's six year old pilot program but signals broader impact.
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House narrowly approves Medicare prescription drug plan
The House passed a Medicare drug bill by 221 to 208 amid partisan debate. The package costs about 320 billion dollars over 10 years and uses private insurers to run the plan with expected monthly premiums around 33 dollars and a year deductible near the stated amount. The vote occurs as the Senate has not yet taken up the measure and follows a week of GOP moves on borrowing and a trade bill.
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