Dartmouth probes 78 students in cheating case
Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire says 78 students in an introductory computer science course may constitute the largest cheating scandal in the school's recent history. More than 40 percent of the 178 member class are involved with 63 referred to the Committee on Standards and 15 to detail how they completed a homework assignment.
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Four Teens Die After Train Strikes Pickup Near Humphrey
Four students from Humphrey Junior and Senior high schools were killed when their pickup truck, carrying 16 youths from the campus, was struck by a Pine Bluff to Brinkley train at a crossing 40 miles southeast of Little Rock. Witnesses said warning signals worked and the engine blew its whistle. The victims include Cliff Morgan 16 Ashley Daviness 14 Brady Frizzell 14 and Danielle White 13.
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Himalayan hurdle faces solo balloonist Abassi
Kevin Abassi, the Chicago balloonist, aims to circle the world solo after flying over the Nile and Atlantic. He must clear the Himalayan Mountains by at least 3000 feet to avoid violent turbulence described as “a tornado on its side.” He plans a southward route, with Pakistan entry expected today.
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Inmate Riot Injures Six at California Prison
Six inmates were hospitalized after a mid level security clash at Victor Valley Community Correctional Facility in Adelanto California. Investigators say the fight involved black and Hispanic prisoners over racial tensions with guards cracking down as lockdown was imposed. The San Bernardino County facility houses around 500 inmates and is run by Marantha Private Corrections.
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Gates Foundation to spend 350 million on education programs
The Gates Foundation will invest 350 million over three years across four programs. About 100 million will fund a national readership program for superintendents and principals, with the remainder split between Washington state initiatives and other efforts. Trevor Neilson spoke for the foundation.
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Bush supporters in Central New York draw big donations
Washington Bureau tally shows Bush raised 163000 in Onondaga Cayuga Madison and Oswego counties versus 7600 for McCain in the region. Bradley collected 47000 and Gore 5600. Fayetteville zip 13066 yielded over 30000 for Bush and 550 for McCain. Oneida 13421 offered 2000 to McCain. Jamesville 19606 contributed 1006 to Gore.
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Bradley softens tone in encounter with Gore
In the California debate Bill Bradley muted his aggressive attacks on Al Gore to project leadership. Gore praised Bradley while noting the decisive Tuesday elections ahead. Both candidates touched on oil reserves, taxation on Bob Jones University and policy contrasts as Gore heads to New York after the event.
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McCain Seeks Focus Beyond Religion Debate in Primary
In Los Angeles John McCain urged moving past religion clashes as he and Bush press for momentum ahead of Super Tuesday. Bush criticized McCain on education while noting his own detailed plan and urging clarity. Falwell defended McCain amid Bauer backlash, and McCain stood by his controversial remarks as polls show strong Northeast support.
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McCain heads to Le Moyne as Upstate swing continues
Republican John McCain plans a town hall at Le Moyne College in Syracuse during a Upstate New York swing ahead of Tuesday's New York presidential primary. The event follows his criticism of evangelical leaders and amid competing schedules with Bush, Bradley, and Gore as campaigns plot stops in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Manhattan.
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