Jessica DeBoers adoption saga ends in renewed family ties
Jessica adopts another DeBoers faced a declined interview on Saturday while details of the adoption remained undisclosed. The couple’s long court battle over the girl they named Jessica captivated nationwide hearts. She was returned to her biological parents last summer as Cara and Dan Schmidt of Town renamed their child Anna and welcomed a second daughter who has adjusted well this year.
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SAT score change to shift mean toward 500
The College Board will recenter SAT scores starting April 1995, lifting average verbal and math scores by about 80 and 20 points respectively without increasing student brightness. The new scale aims to reflect reinterpreted results while keeping a 200 to 800 range.
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Virginians decide in Democratic primary for Senate
Virginia voters face a Democratic primary to decide whether Charles Robb seeks a second term in the U S Senate as Oliver North’s Republican nomination looms. Independent candidates must file about 15 000 signatures by Tuesday while Marshall Coleman and L Douglas Wilder weigh potential runs. Robb leads with roughly 1 million in funds and labor union support.
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Study delays plan to raise New York minimum wage
Albany reports a year long study of New York State's minimum wage of 4.25 dollars has not produced enough data to decide on a raise. Labor Commissioner John Hudacs plans an advisory board to study the issue, drawing sharp criticism from poverty groups led by Mark Dunlea of the Hunger Action Network.
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Gangway collapse on dock kills cruise passenger in Juneau
In Juneau a cruise ship gangway detached from its supports at a downtown dock. Tourist Mary Ellen Dierker, 52, fell into Gastineau Channel, hit her head, and died at a hospital about 24 hours later. Five others injured mostly lightly. one woman broke her ankle as passengers prepared to fly home.
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Farrakhan to Attend National Black Leaders Summit in Baltimore
Baltimore hosts an unprecedented gathering of more than 80 black leaders for a summit aimed at boosting morals, economics, and political power. Louis Farrakhan is expected to attend amid controversy over anti-Semitic remarks, drawing protests from Jewish groups. Leaders from business, academia, politics, religion, and civic groups participate, stressing unity and long term programs despite unresolved concrete plans.
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