Warning goes out to players for record Powerball jackpot
Officials urge restraint as the 113 million dollar Powerball jackpot becomes the largest in state history. Ads in Iowa Minnesota and New Hampshire stress games of chance while retailers in Charleston West Virginia report steady ticket sales and shoppers weighing risks.
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W.va
Beverly Opie
Iowa Lottery
Iowa
Ments
Nancy Bulla
West Virginia
Kim Moore
New Hampshire Lottery
David Bottone
Providence
Critics Say International Math Science Test Flawed
Washington experts challenge the Third International Mathematics and Science Study citing flaws in its design and comparisons. Iris Rotberg of George Washington University argues results misrepresent U S education due to varying ages schooling lengths and selection of students.
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Washington
U.S
United States
Iris C. Rotberg
Science
Journal of the American Association For the Advancement of Science
Rotberg
George Washington University
Gerald W. Bracey
Phi Delta Kappan
Forgione
Iceland
Shooting suspect on stress leave linked to Pa. slayings
Norman Hill, 49, a county housing authority worker, was arrested at Mount Hope Cemetery after allegedly shooting two co workers at a Duquesne housing project. Timothy Gribble, 47, and Harry Davis Jr., 41, were wounded while Hill faced charges of attempted homicide and aggravated assault. Neighbors described him as a kind neighbor despite the distressing event.
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Duquesne
Hill
Verona
Allegheny County Housing Authority
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mount Hope Cemetery
Richard Adams
Timothy Gribble
Authority
Harry Davis Jr
Davis
Adams
Edwin Hoover
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