NATO must back rebels in Syria after Damascus blast
Trudy Rubin argues the Damascus bombing shifts policy toward Syria as the United States should arm rebels, push for no fly zones, and pressure Assad and Moscow toward a quick transition. She warns delay risks a sectarian war and possible chemical weapons use.
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Day by day history and notable facts for July 19
On this date in history 1952 saw Nasser overthrow the Egyptian monarchy, and 1967 brought Detroit riots with many deaths and widespread damage. 1999 marked Eileen Collins becoming first woman to command a U S shuttle flight. Comet Hale Bopp was visible for a record 18 months from 1996 to 1997. Moon phases note a new moon on July 19 and first quarter on July 26.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Faro
Egypt
Detroit
Columbia
Eileen Collins
U.S
Haile Selassie
Anthony M. Kennedy
Supreme Court
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Woody Harrelson
Slash
Saul Hudson
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Alison Krauss
Daniel Radcliffe
Kerri Strug
Hale Bopp
No Child Left Behind Waivers Draw Political Fire
Michael Gerson critiques Obama waivers expanding federal role in education. He notes widespread NCLB exemptions, discusses impact on math reading gains, accountability, and the bargain of looser standards for states. George Will on vacation.
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NCLB
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Kelli Gauthier
Tennessee Department of Education
Arne Duncan
Stay-at-home college bound teens learn costly lessons
A Dayton Daily News column notes many students now attend public or private colleges while living at home due to rising costs. It argues stay-at-home students miss growth from dorm life and independence, while highlighting annual tuition figures of 21 447 for public and 42 224 for private colleges and the broader life lessons lost.
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