Reading Scores Hold Steady Across U S
Fourth and eighth grade NAEP results show little change in 2009 with only small gains in some states and the DC area. Education Secretary Duncan notes overall progress remains insufficient as scores hover near 1992 levels.
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Health care votes imperil Democrats amid opposition and threats
After supporting the health care overhaul, 17 Democrats face tough re elections in 2008 McCain-won districts as Republicans press lawsuits and fund-raising. Vandalism and threats target lawmakers, with FBI investigating brick and propane incidents and GOP warnings to Ohio joins suit.
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China faces record diabetes surge amid rapid economy
A New England Journal of Medicine study finds 10 percent of Chinese adults have diabetes with another 16 percent at risk. With 92 million diabetics, China now tops India for the most cases, driven by wealth, diet changes, and less exercise, while many remain undiagnosed.
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Conviction of Douglas County CSI Chief Triggers Appeals
Flood of appeals likely after David Kofoed, longtime Douglas County crime scene investigator, is convicted of planting blood evidence in a murder probe. Prosecutors and officials anticipate a review of Kofoed’s cases as defense attorneys seek to overturn or reexamine judgments. One man already challenges Kofoed’s work. officials vow cooperation in potential reviews.
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Fugitive 1951 killer found running Arizona wedding chapel
Frank Dryman, once sentenced to hang for a Montana 1951 murder, was tracked to an Arizona City chapel operating under the name Victor Houston. At 78, Dryman faces extradition after a Tuesday arrest by Pinal County deputies. his case fueled death penalty debates and frontier justice tensions.
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