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Trouble lurking ahead for Obama’s education focus (AP)

WASHINGTON – Signs of trouble are arising for President Barack Obama’s plan to put education overhaul at the forefront of his agenda as he adjusts to the new reality of a divided government. Giving students and teachers more flexibility is … Continue reading

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German government fights for noisy kids (AFP)

BERLIN (AFP) – The German government said Friday it was working on a bill aimed at battling a growing tide of complaints against noisy children in what is a rapidly ageing society. Regulations on noise fall under Germany’s emissions laws, … Continue reading

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Ala. university shooting victims’ kin sue official (AP)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Attorneys representing the families of those killed in a shooting rampage last year at an Alabama university say they are suing a school official. The lawsuits seek to hold the University of Alabama-Huntsville’s provost responsible for failing … Continue reading

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