Conservatives face tough GOP primary bids for Texas board seats
Roundup covers Texas education board challenges as Don McLeroy defends his chair tenure amid tensions over evolution. Opponent Thomas Ratliff cites a PR problem as moderates seek to oust far right voices shaping state science and history standards.
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Marines to stay months in Marjah Afghan base
More than 2,000 U S Marines and about 1,000 Afghan troops will remain in Marjah for months to prevent Taliban resurgence. The NATO operation aims to clear hold and build by securing the town, restoring Afghan administration, and delivering aid as insurgents strike supply convoys.
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Gun rights supporters stage open carry at Starbucks
Dale Welch walked into a Virginia Starbucks with a handgun visible at his waist and ordered a banana Frappuccino. The act highlights ongoing open carry efforts in states that permit firearms in public spaces and follows Starbucks policy to comply with local laws.
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Virginia
Welch
Starbucks
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John Bruce
University of Mississippi
Richmond
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Virginia Tech asks parents to curb student drinking
Virginia Tech in Blacksburg begins notifying parents when under 21 students face even minor alcohol violations. The policy aims to involve families as part of education and accountability, alongside classes and a party positive program.
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Steven Clarke
Iraqi PM defends ban on candidates amid election
Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki defends the ban on hundreds of candidates linked to Saddam’s regime amid Iraq’s March 7 elections. He says the move will not affect Sunni turnout and notes no rush to extend U.S. forces beyond 2011. The measure targets Baath party ties and faces Sunni backlash.
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Sunday
Saddam Hussein
Associated Press
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Obama Health Cleared for Duty but Advised to Stop Smoking
President Obama underwent a 90 minute medical exam at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland. Doctors reported he is in excellent health and fit for duty but warned his cholesterol and left knee tendinitis require diet changes and continued smoking cessation efforts. The White House said he should return for a check up in August 2011 after turning 50.
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Barack Obama
White House
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Jeffrey Kuhlman
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National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
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