Additional Funding for Common Education
The State Department of Education is asking for more money from lawmakers.
Hey, Kid, You Could Be A ‘Disaster Hero’
To teach kids about coping with trouble, even the doctors in the emergency room figure a video game is the …
Rubio’s Role In Immigration Plan Leaves Even Limbaugh Somewhat Speechless
Rush Limbaugh has been spending a lot of time calling the new plans for an overhaul of immigration laws little …
‘The Insurgents’: Petraeus And A New Kind Of War
In a new book, The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War, journalist and …
Drought Causes Ripple Effect Along Mighty Mississippi River
The persistent drought is raising questions about how the Mississippi River is managed — both upstream and down. While cargo …
Judge Approves BP’s Manslaughter Plea In 2010 Gulf Oil Spill
A federal judge has approved a guilty plea by BP to manslaughter charges in connection with the 2010 Gulf oil …
Union Backs ‘Bar Exam’ For Teachers
The system for preparing and licensing teachers in the U.S. is in such disarray that the American Federation of Teachers …
For Your Next Caribbean Vacation, Haiti … Maybe?
Haiti used to be a tourist hotspot in the Caribbean. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton regularly recounts how he and …
How A Spanish City Went Boom, Then Bust
The Spanish region of Valencia has been called the “California of Spain” for its gorgeous Mediterranean coastline and modern architecture. …
Those ‘Hygienic’ Toilet Seats At O’Hare May Not Be So Clean
If you have to go while at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, then you need to know this: “Motorized ‘hygienic seats’ that …
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