City Bucks National Trend by Cutting Gifted Program
The district ends its gifted program drawing national debate. Advocates like Peter Rosenstein of the National Association for Gifted Children warn of increased underachievement and dropout risk, while locals cite elitism and disruption. Alyssa Carey cherishes the program as a creative oasis, hoping it can be saved and reopened.
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West Side house fire claims life of son
In a West Side blaze, Sharon DeJesus and her husband fought smoke to reach a sem0invalid son trapped in his bedroom. Neighbors heard the boy yell after his hand burned as firefighters battled the flames and chased the fleeing mattress toward a side door.
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Albany Daily Number draws late Friday results
The state lottery reports the Win Four number and Take game draws with winning digits 2 6 74 30 34 and the Pick 10 sequence 4 18 15 19 26 30 32 33 34 35 40 41 44 50 53 56 61 72 74 as provided by The Associated Press.
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Storms pound southern Michigan with 100 mph winds
Severe winds up to 100 mph swept through southern Michigan causing at least one death and thousands of power outages in Battle Creek and three counties. About 5:30 p.m. Friday, a mobile home collapsed injuring two and damaging homes as trees and wires fell across the city. Restoration was expected today.
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Pataki running mate admits trying marijuana
Former New York judge Donohue says she smoked marijuana as a college student at the College of New Rochelle, class of 1968. She notes she inhaled but did not become a user, aligning with Pataki's past remarks about pot use.
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Ferraro took $20,000 fee from tobacco company
Former Rep. Geraldine Ferraro who was seeking the Democratic Senate nomination in New York accepted a 20,000 speaking honorarium from Philip Morris Cos. last year according to financial disclosure forms released Friday. The payment was for a February 1997 debate with Robert Novak, one of her regulars.
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Ramsey clothes may yield new evidence in Ramsey case
Tests of clothing worn by Jon Benet Ramsey on the eve of the 6 year old girl's killing reportedly offer fresh leads. Ramsey family attorneys and police sources described the Fox Television report as building new hope for solving the slaying.
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Yugoslav official warns NATO intervention could trigger defense action
Belgrade says Yugoslav army would defend territory if NATO intervenes in Kosovo while decrying an all-out war. Deputy premier Zoran Lilic urges Washington to press Albanian militants to cease fire. NATO allies debate steps as clashes kill hundreds and Kosovo’s KLA gains control of rural areas.
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