U S scientists urge action as literacy in science declines
Washington report from UPI notes the National Academy of Sciences warns of rising scientific illiteracy in the United States. Dr Frank Press calls for local action with federal help, while Stanford’s Dr Paul DeHart Hurd cites a decade-long drop in math and science achievement and low rates of calculus and science course completion among high school graduates.
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Court orders custody loss for diabetic children in Wisconsin
In Eau Claire Wisconsin a judge ordered a boy and girl both with severe diabetes to be removed from their parents custody. The Stitts were found to have not followed medical advice for insulin dosages leading to unstable blood sugar and the children have been in foster care since February. Both children required multiple hospital visits and missed considerable school days while in foster care.
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Gay religion faces council crossroads in Nashville
The Metropolitan Community Churches seek membership in the National Council of Churches amid deep internal splits and opposition from many denominations. Leaders push for inclusion to sustain inclusive ministry while risking a major schism and grass-roots backlash. Jury mulls Moon taxes in New York as deliberations resume after three hours without a verdict on Sun Myung Moon's tax liability.
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UPI
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UPD
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