Kabul Attacks Target Embassy and NATO in Coordinated Assault
Insurgents attacked the U S Embassy, NATO headquarters and other sites in central Kabul with rockets and automatic weapons. Seven Afghans were killed and 15 wounded as fighting, including death by own action bombings, continued into the night. Six militants died. U S and Afghan forces contained the strike amid broader security concerns.
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SAT reading scores hit a new low for class of 2011
The College Board reported record low reading scores for the class of 2011 and a three point drop in reading to 497, with math down one to 514. The results reflect a larger and more diverse test-taker pool, while overall reading benchmarks lag behind 2005 levels.
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NASA unveils Space Launch System rocket design
NASA and Congress face funding questions as officials unveil the Space Launch System, a new heavy-lift rocket intended to carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit. The plan targets unmanned tests from Cape Canaveral within six years and a first crewed mission about a decade later.
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GOP upset Dens in N Y Weprin race in NYC district
Republicans hailed their victory in New York City's 9th Congressional District as a rebuke of Obama policies on the economy and Israel. Bob Turner defeated David Weprin in a low turnout contest to succeed Anthony Weiner, signaling discontent among some Jewish and Democratic voters.
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