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Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 7 2009 4:13PM
An Internal Revenue Service spokeswoman
says people should be careful of scams involving undelivered income
tax refund checks.
Carrie Resch says the annual announcement of undelivered checks
prompts scammers to send e-mails to taxpayers saying t
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| Flu season keeping substitutes busy Nov 7 2009 11:26AM
The flu season is keeping substitute
teachers busy this year.
The Yankton school district has been building a
larger-than-normal pool of substitute teacher candidates, as
students aren't the only ones being kept from classes because of
the H1N1
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Nov 7 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 6 2009 11:13PM
The military says the suspected gunman
who allegedly carried out the mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas,
fired more than 100 rounds.
And at a late news conference from the Army post, Col. John
Rossi said 23 people remain hospitalized from the att
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| Sacramento mayor engaged to DC schools supe Nov 6 2009 5:16PM
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and
Washington schools superintendent Michelle Rhee are engaged.
The former NBA star and the nationally known education reformer
have regularly been seen together ever since Johnson launched his
mayoral bid in earl
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| 4th Chicago teen charged in videotaped beating Nov 6 2009 10:16AM
A fourth teen is facing murder charges in the
beating death of a Chicago high school honor student last month.
The 14-year-old's name isn't being released. He was charged
Thursday as a juvenile and is expected to appear Friday before a
juvenile
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| New officers picked for SD Beef Industry Council Nov 6 2009 5:15AM
After serving two terms as vice president,
Merrill Karlen of Oacoma has been selected president of the South
Dakota Beef Industry Council.
Karlen has been a council director since 2003, representing the
[[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]]
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Nov 6 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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Business Nov. 5th Nov 5 2009 7:22PM
There's a new boutique in downtown Minot that you'll want to check out. It's call La Di Da Main Street Boutique owned by Kathy Olson and her daughter Katie. The store will open Wednesday of next week at 122 South Main, and it features a variety of unique
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| Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press... Nov 5 2009 4:13PM
Minnesota finance officials are mapping
federal economic stimulus money spent in the state. A map on the
state's recovery Web site shows the statewide distribution of
various stimulus spending categories, such as education, health
care, housing and t
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| Minn. maps stimulus spending online Nov 5 2009 12:57PM
Minnesota finance officials are mapping
federal economic stimulus money spent in the state.
The map was posted on the state's recovery Web site on Thursday.
Minnesota Management and Budget says the map includes details on
stimulus projects
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Nov 5 2009 3:51AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Molnar's ethics hearing begins Nov 5 2009 1:03AM
A NorthWestern Energy executive says two
$1,000 checks the company gave Public Service Commissioner Brad
Molnar were meant to fund legitimate conservation education events.
William Thomas, who oversees accounting for NorthWestern's
conservation
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| Obama explains 6th grader's test challenges Nov 4 2009 6:26PM
President Barack Obama is making the need
for parent involvement personal, citing his own daughter's
classroom challenges.
During a speech about his administration's education priorities,
he talked about his sixth-grade daughter, Malia, and her
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| 3 UConn players out of exhibition game Nov 4 2009 6:12PM
Jerome Dyson and two other Connecticut
[[kxtopic:basketball:t[Basketball]:t]] players are missing the Huskies opening exhibition game
Wednesday night against American International because of problems
with their eligibility paperwork.
The school
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| Family doctors group loses members over Coke deal Nov 4 2009 4:06PM
One of the nation's largest doctors' groups is
getting criticized and losing members over its six-figure alliance
with the Coca-Cola Co.
The deal will fund educational materials about soft drinks on a
health Web site run by the American Academy
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| Standing pat...Dems' plan gaining support...Test scores and pay... Nov 4 2009 3:52PM
The Federal Reserve says the economy is
picking up but still weak. So, it plans to keep its key bank
lending rate at a record low for an "extended period" to nurse
the recovery along. Stocks ended the day mixed. The Dow rose 30
points to 9,802.
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 4 2009 3:17PM
Investigators in Cleveland are preparing to
begin tearing apart walls inside a convicted rapist's house where
10 bodies have been found.
Authorities say they're going to go "bit by bit, piece by
piece" as they look for more evidence or bodies in
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| Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars Nov 4 2009 2:56PM
President Barack Obama is urging states to
get their education policies in line with his administration's
priorities. And he has an economic incentive for them to do so: $5
billion in grants known as "Race to the Top."
The president made his pitch
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| Obama coaxes state to change with school dollars Nov 4 2009 1:53PM
President Barack Obama is making a pitch
for states to rewrite their education laws and is offering some $5
billion in education grants as leverage.
Obama on Wednesday told an audience in Wisconsin that an
education in the United States is a pre
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| Obama speaks at WI school, hosts music event Nov 4 2009 4:12AM
President Barack Obama travels to Madison,
Wis., to speak about the importance of strengthening America's
educational system.
Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan will also meet with
students at Wright Middle School in Madison this afternoo
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| CORRECTS 5th Newsminute Nov 4 2009 4:05AM
A battle for control of the Republican
message may have cost the party a special election for a northern
New York House seat. Democrat Bill Owens has been able to
capitalize on a split that emerged between Republican moderates and
conservatives. The
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| House holds hearing on shortage of H1N1 vaccine Nov 4 2009 2:41AM
A House committee looks into the federal
response to the H1N1 virus at a hearing today on Capitol Hill.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can
expect some tough questioning about the availability of the swine
flu vaccine.
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| Pakistan militants kill 2 women teachers Nov 4 2009 2:41AM
Officials say a group of militants has
ambushed a van traveling near Khar, the main town in the Bajur
tribal region. Two women teachers were killed and two other
passengers were wounded.
Local official Adalat Khan says militants hiding on both s
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| Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 4 2009 1:45AM
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak locked up a
third term as the leader of Minnesota's largest city, even as he
lays the groundwork for a possible gubernatorial run next year.
Rybak rolled up more than 72 percent of the vote with almost
three-fourths
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Boundaries for New Elementary School Nov 3 2009 7:23PM
The new elementary school in Bismarck finally has a name... But which students will go there?
School Board members are still shaping the boundaries for Sunrise Elementary...
Reporter Amber Schatz speaks to parents about the proposals.
She's just one m
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| Lawmaker wants sick pay for workers with swine flu Nov 3 2009 5:16PM
A senior House lawmaker is asking Congress to
guarantee paid sick leave to workers if their employer asks them to
stay home with swine flu or a similar contagious illness.
House Education and Labor Committee chairman George Miller says
his measu
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| Ag Department announces $17M for new farmers Nov 3 2009 2:56PM
A federal Agriculture Department official in
southeastern Minnesota is announcing $17 million in grants to
address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers.
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says from Elgin, Minn., that
the money will go to
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| Pawlenty: Elections 'barometer' for Obama Nov 3 2009 1:25PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says election
results in three key races will be viewed as a "barometer" for
President Barack Obama's popularity.
Pawlenty was in Washington for an education event on Tuesday. He
says that governor's races in New Jers
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| Vatican protests ruling on crucifixes in Italy Nov 3 2009 1:11PM
The Vatican has denounced a ruling by the European
court of human rights that said the display of crucifixes in
Italian public schools violates religious and educational freedoms.
Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi says the crucifix
is
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 3 2009 11:12AM
A Rapid City judge on Monday revoked the
bond of Robert Goulding, who was found guilty last week of murder
in the death of 56-year old Alan Kissner.
The 52-year old Goulding, of Rapid City, had been allowed to go
home for the weekend and was wea
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Nov 3 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| SD board approves new high school graduation rules Nov 2 2009 5:37PM
The South Dakota Board of Education has
approved new high school graduation requirements that officials say
will require students to take rigorous courses but also give them
some flexibility in choosing some courses.
For the past few years, Sout
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| Teen competent for trial in Texas teacher's death Nov 2 2009 5:02PM
A state district judge has declared a
16-year-old boy competent for trial in the fatal classroom stabbing
of a Texas special education teacher.
The boy is accused of stabbing 50-year-old Todd Henry in a high
school classroom in the eastern Texas
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 2 2009 4:13PM
The chairman of North Dakota's higher
education board says it appears more likely that the University of
North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo will be changed.
Richie Smith is responding to a letter from Standing Rock Sioux
tribal chairma
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| Higher ed chairman: Tribal stand increases possibility of UND... Nov 2 2009 3:45PM
The chairman of [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s Board of
Higher [[kxtopic:education:t[education]:t]] says it appears more likely that the University of
North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo will be changed.
Richie Smith is
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| Update on the latest sports Nov 2 2009 3:45PM
Defending champion Philadelphia is facing a
must-win situation tonight when it hosts the Yankees for Game 5 of
the World Series.
After capturing the opener in New York, the Phillies have
dropped three straight in the best-of-seven showdown for t
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| More than half of Minn. stimulus jobs in schools Nov 2 2009 2:42PM
More than half the 14,000 jobs created or
saved by the federal economic stimulus in Minnesota are in public
schools.
Federal and state officials are reporting about 7,400 full-time
teaching and school support staff jobs linked to the stimulus
t
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| Peace Corps to return to Sierra Leone Nov 2 2009 1:53PM
A US official says the Peace Corps
will return to Sierra Leone after 16 years' absence.
Peace Corps Acting Regional Director for Africa Lynn Foden said
Monday that 50 volunteers will arrive next June to work on
secondary education projects. She
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| Standing Rock chairman wants no nickname deadline Nov 2 2009 12:36PM
Standing Rock tribal Chairman Charles
Murphy says the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux
nickname is not at the top of his administration's priorities right
now but he's willing to talk about it if no deadlines are imposed.
In a letter
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| Standing Rock chairman wants no nickname deadline Nov 2 2009 12:36PM
Standing Rock tribal Chairman Charles
Murphy says the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux
nickname is not at the top of his administration's priorities right
now but he's willing to talk about it if no deadlines are imposed.
In a letter
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| Gillispie pleads guilty to DUI charge in Ky. Nov 2 2009 8:45AM
Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie
has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Gillispie entered the plea Monday in Anderson County, between
Louisville and Lexington, and received the maximum penalty for a
first-time offense
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| (Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Nov. 10) Nov 2 2009 8:18AM
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2009. There are 51
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 10, 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under
authority of the Continental Congress
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| (Following Advance for Use Saturday, Nov. 14) Nov 2 2009 8:18AM
Today in History
Today is Saturday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2009. There are 47
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 14, 1851, Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick; Or, The
Whale" was first published in
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Nov 2 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Here is the latest Montana news from The Associated Press... Nov 2 2009 2:41AM
Montana officials say federal stimulus
spending has created or saved more than 4,100 jobs in the state so
far. Most of the jobs are in [[kxtopic:education:t[education]:t]] and government. State
officials caution that the federal calculation does not p
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| Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 2 2009 2:41AM
Montana is reporting that federal stimulus
spending has so far resulted in more than 4,100 jobs being created
or saved by the cash infusion, and that most of them came in
[[kxtopic:education:t[education]:t]] and government.
But state officials c
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| Yankees win game 4...Coast guard suspends active search for... Nov 2 2009 12:42AM
Johnny Damon's heads-up baserunning and Alex
Rodriguez's bat have put the New York Yankees a game away from
winning the World Series. The Yanks rallied for three runs in the
9th inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night
for a 3-1 l
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 1 2009 7:01PM
A top adviser says President Barack Obama will
make a decision "within weeks" on whether to send more troops to
Afghanistan.
David Axelrod tells CBS Obama is going though a "rigorous"
decision-making process because he wants "to make sure that w
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| HOLD FOR RELEASE UNTIL 12:01 a.m. EST MONDAY. THIS STORY MAY NOT BE... Nov 1 2009 2:07PM
LD FOR RELEASE UNTIL 12:01 a.m. EST MONDAY. THIS STORY MAY NOT BE
PUBLISHED, BROADCAST OR POSTED ONLINE BEFORE 12:01 a.m. EST
Monday.
Ranks of millionaire college presidents up again
Eds: APNewsNow.
By JUSTIN POPE
AP Education Writer
A new st
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| Working with Karzai...NJ campaign...Cleveland homicides... Nov 1 2009 1:53PM
White House officials say they are prepared to
continue working with Afghanistan's president despite concerns
about corruption and a tainted election. President Hamid Karzai
(HAH'-mihd KAR'-zeye) was effectively handed a second five-year
term today,
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| Obama promotes NJ governor's bid for reelection Nov 1 2009 1:11PM
President Barack Obama is telling voters in
New Jersey that challenging economic times are worrying parents who
want to send their kids to college and plan for their own
retirement.
Obama is campaigning on behalf of New Jersey's Democratic
gove
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| Montana says stimulus money results in 4,100 jobs Nov 1 2009 9:13AM
Montana is reporting that federal stimulus
spending has so far resulted in more than 4,100 jobs being created
or saved by the cash infusion, and that most of them came in
education and government.
But state officials cautioned that the federal m
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| (Following Advance for Use Saturday, Nov. 14) Nov 1 2009 8:31AM
Today in History
Today is Saturday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2009. There are 47
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 14, 1851, Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick; Or, The
Whale" was first published in
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| (Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Nov. 10) Nov 1 2009 8:31AM
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2009. There are 51
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 10, 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under
authority of the Continental Congress
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Nov 1 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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Community Action Partnership Savings Program Oct 31 2009 7:22PM
Saving toward an important goal like education or home ownership can be difficult, especially when money is already tight at home.
But thanks to a new influx of federal funding, nonprofit North Dakota Community Action Partnership is offering a way for in
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| Hawke praises Madonna for Gypsy support in Romania Oct 31 2009 11:54AM
Actor Ethan Hawke has praised
Madonna's words of support for Gypsies during her concert in
Romania.
Hawke says that Madonna "transcended being a pop star." He
says she "drew international attention and shone the spotlight on
a level of racism a
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Oct 31 2009 3:51AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 31 2009 2:13AM
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds says a
federal study should change management of the Missouri River to
better reflect the needs of people who live along it.
Congress has ordered a review of the 1944 law that authorized
construction of the six dams
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| Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press... Oct 31 2009 2:13AM
Legislators and education officials
think South Dakota's college graduation rates need a boost. They've
been trying to come up with strategies with hopes of changing the
trend. They say some students are dropping out despite having
earned most of the
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| New MSU president to be paid $280,000 Oct 30 2009 2:35PM
The state Board of Regents has reached an
employment contract with the new [[kxtopic:montana:t[Montana]:t]] State University president
that calls for a $280,000 annual salary, plus benefits.
Waded Cruzado was offered the position after a national
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| Panel looks to increase college graduation rates Oct 30 2009 1:32PM
South Dakota education officials and
legislators met this past week to talk about ways to increase
higher education graduation rates in the state.
The South Dakota Board of Regents says that half of the students
who started full-time in the fall
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| Stocks slammed...Spending falls...OSHA with record fine... Oct 30 2009 1:11PM
The stock market has gotten socked with a wave
of selling. The key averages have been down more than 2 percent at
midday, with the Dow falling more than 200 points.
WASHINGTON (AP) The government says consumer spending in
September took the b
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| Washington Post reports jump in 3Q profit Oct 30 2009 8:04AM
The Washington Post Co. is reporting a 69
percent jump in third-quarter profit as revenue from its cable TV
and education divisions continue to bolster results and its
namesake newspaper trimmed its losses.
The company, which owns Newsweek magaz
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| Clinton faces Pakistani anger at Predator attacks Oct 30 2009 7:42AM
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton came
face-to-face with Pakistani anger in a series of public appearances
on the final day of her three-day visit.
Clinton encountered pointed questions and comments over the U.S.
aerial drone attacks i
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Oct 30 2009 3:51AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Oct 30 2009 2:41AM
A University of Virginia sociologist says
married couples who worship together are 35 percent less likely to
divorce, and tend to be better parents as well.
W. Bradford Wilcox says research has found that religion helps
parenting by establishing
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Oct 30 2009 2:13AM
Education officials in the Dakotas say they
continually review state testing standards and that their students
typically score above average on a national standardized exam. The
federal Education Department released a report yesterday, comparing
achi
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 30 2009 2:13AM
Education officials in the Dakotas say they
continually review state testing standards and they say their
students typically score above average on a national standardized
exam.
The federal Education Department released a report Thursday that
c
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H1N1 Answers Oct 29 2009 7:03PM
There is a lot of information out there about the flu season.
But there are still many questions.
We went to the Burleigh County H1N1 Flu Clinic to see what people are asking and then took those questions to the Health Department to get the
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| Texas law on children seeing porn being challenged Oct 29 2009 5:51PM
A 1970s-era Texas law that allows parents to show
"harmful material" to their children is coming under fire.
A prosecutor says he couldn't file charges against a man accused
of forcing his 8- and 9-year-old daughters to watch hardcore online
por
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| ND, SD officials review test standards Oct 29 2009 4:55PM
Education officials in the Dakotas say they
continually review state testing standards and they say their
students typically score above average on a national standardized
exam.
The federal Education Department released a report Thursday that
c
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| ND, SD officials review test standards Oct 29 2009 4:55PM
Education officials in the Dakotas say they
continually review state testing standards and they say their
students typically score above average on a national standardized
exam.
The federal Education Department released a report Thursday that
c
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| Report: States set low bar for student achievement Oct 29 2009 11:26AM
Students may be meeting their achievement
standards but those standards may not be set very high.
That's the view of the Education Department, which says the
standards in many states are being set very low allowing the
states to say that their
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| Minn. schools also have stake in upcoming election Oct 29 2009 5:15AM
Candidates running for city office and
school board in Minnesota aren't they only ones stretching for
Tuesday's finish line. School funding measures are also on the
ballot.
Nearly 60 Minnesota school districts have tax levy requests on
the ball
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Oct 29 2009 3:51AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Oct 29 2009 3:06AM
The law that President Barack Obama signed
Wednesday extending federal hate crimes protection to gays and
lesbians has alarmed some religious groups and delighted others.
The Rev. Meg Riley, director of Advocacy and Witness for the
Unitarian Uni
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 29 2009 1:03AM
President Barack Obama is making a dash to
Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to greet the return of fallen
soldiers.
Obama's unannounced trip will give him a direct look at the
ultimate cost of war during the deadliest month of the war in
Afghan
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| Swine flu spreading...Hate crimes expansion...WalMart caskets... Oct 28 2009 4:55PM
School officials across the country say the swine
flu virus is hitting fast and hard, forcing them to temporarily
shut down schools to stop its spread. A middle school in
Middletown, Conn. is the latest to fall victim to the bug. The U.S.
Departmen
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