Arson Prompts First Day Back At County High School
In Wedowee Alabama Nikki ONeal a 16 year old black student led peers as they started a new school year amid revived race relations turmoil caused by a burned school and an attempted prom cancellation. Deputies kept reporters away as students arrived by bus.
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Wedowee
Ala
Nikki O’neal
County High School
O'Neal
White House Walks Tight Line On Health Reform Push
Washington struggles to discourage full reform while nudging supporters toward limited steps. The president criticizes moderate GOP opposition to employer financed insurance and urges action based on practical measures. White House aides signal bipartisan talks offer best chance for universal coverage this year.
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White House
Senate
Harold Ickes
Congress
Woman Arrested as Accomplice of Escapees in Carjacking Plot
DETROIT AP Five prison escapees hijacked Geraldine Artley's car with her 8 year old son inside. Artley was jailed a day and a half as a suspect, while her children entered foster care. Police later confirmed her innocence but kept her in custody while verifying her story.
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Detroit
Geraldine Artley
Artley
State Prison
Corrections Department
Warren Williams
Ryan
Ailey
Department of Social Services
Terrence
Benny Napoleon
Detroit Free Press
Lionel
Gabriel
Bianca
Artiey
Reading scores lag on admissions test
SAT verbal scores fell to 423 while math rose to 479 as the College Board notes a narrowing gap between boys and girls. Officials say rising enrollment in advanced math and science classes drives the shift, with women increasing in both math and verbal scores.
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Washington
Shirley Rau
College Board
Donald M. Stewart
Stewart
Howard Everson
Rau
Nampa High School
Boise
Idaho
Ray
College
Randi Braford
Den= High School
Grand Forks
Refugee camps hold 850000 as Rwanda threats deter returns
Refugees and detainees in camps fear returning to Rwanda now ruled by the RPF. Officials of the former government and defeated soldiers threaten violence, with reports of deaths and beatings among those urging repatriation.
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Rwandan Patriotic Front
Rwanda
Refugees Press Bukavu as Zaire Faces Rwandan Influx
In Bukavu, Zaire, about 100000 Rwandan refugees mix with residents while aid workers warn of cholera risk and rising food prices. Kamwami, a shopkeeper, says refugees flood his door daily seeking food as 400000 flee across the border. In Goma, violence disrupts aid, hindering repatriation efforts and prompting UN and Red Cross staff withdrawals.
Publishers Clearing House Reaches 14 State Settlement
The AP reports Publishers Clearing House will modify its sweepstakes mailings after an agreement with 14 states. The company pays 490000 to fund consumer education and litigation funds, with emphasis on no purchase necessary and clearer finalist terminology to avoid misleading entrants.
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Ington
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Kentucky
New York
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Texas
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