Fort Hays State weighs outsourced courses in new model
Fort Hays State University Kansas plans to credit courses from StraighterLine a private company to be listed under the Fort Hays State name. Critics worry it could hurt academic reputation while backers say the model draws in students amid funding cuts and population decline. The program targets online introductory courses designed by experts not taught by professors and sold to students at $399 for a single course or $99 monthly for unlimited courses within a sequence.
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North Korea condemned by global leaders amid tests
Ambassador Susan Rice said China seeks stability on the Korean peninsula and backed stronger sanctions. She warned Pyongyang against further nuclear activity and massed efforts to intercept illicit cargo, while affirming U S and international resolve to prevent a nuclear program or arms exports. The United States and allies plan united pressure in coordination with China and Russia.
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Pottawatomie Ruritans Stand Ready To Help The Neighbors
Over 25 years the Pottawatomie Ruritans have aided Lane and nearby communities with benefits and auctions. They funded flood relief with 2000 from Operation We Care and a 28500 pool distributed among seven Lane families and others. Jim Kimball recalls help after his home burned in 2000. members respond quickly to need. They strive to credit all who assist and remain focused on aiding neighbors.
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Memorial Day wreaths sent to multiple US memorials
President Obama laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns as a Memorial Day tradition and had wreaths delivered to the Confederate Memorial and the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington. Wreaths were also placed at the USS Maine and Spanish American War memorials.
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Sotomayor Seen as Likely Supreme Court Nominee
President Obama aims for Sotomayor to join the Supreme Court before the new term starts in October. Senate Republicans pledge a fair review while stressing impartial application of the law. Sotomayor, 54, drew praise for 17 years on the bench and broad judicial experience.
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