Court refuses student lawsuit over Ave Maria at graduation
The Supreme Court declined to hear Kathryn Nurre's appeal after school officials blocked her plan to perform an instrumental Ave Maria at graduation. The case raises questions about student speech restrictions in high schools.
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Kathryn Nurre
Henry M. Jackson High School
Nurre
Everett, Wash
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Sandstorm Blights Beijing and Northern China in Gritty Dust Fog
Strong spring sandstorms sweep northern China causing poor visibility and outdoor disruption from Beijing to Taiwan Strait. Cars blanketed in dust, flights halted, schools limit activities, and air quality dips despite government forecasts of lingering dust through mid week. No injuries reported yet.
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Gobi Desert
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Hong Kong
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ACORN to Fold as Revenue Declines After Video Scandal
ACORN announces it will close remaining state affiliates and field offices by April 1 amid declining revenues and reputational damage from a pimp-sting video. The group faced federal funding loss and donor pullback after the footage emerged in September.
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Kevin Whelan
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Acorn California
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Bertha Lewis
Association of Community Organizations For Reform Now
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Prom date dispute heads to federal court in Mississippi
Itawamba County high school officials defend cancelling the April prom after lesbian student Constance McMillen sought to bring her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo. The ACLU sues in U S District Court contending the district violated McMillen's First Amendment rights amid disruptions and safety concerns.
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Teresa McNeece
Eddie Hood
McMillen
Itawamba Agricultural High School
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ACLU
Kristy Bennett
Itawamba County Agricultural High School
Clinton says Israel harms U S credibility in peace efforts
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a pro Israel audience that Israel's new east Jerusalem housing plans undermine U S credibility as shuttle diplomacy seeks a Palestinian state. Netanyahu defended Jerusalem as Israel's capital while Obama administration rebukes timed announcements.
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Mideast
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Clinton
Netanyahu
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