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Smith appointed to key D.C. education post

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray has selected a new deputy mayor for education.

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 08:01pm EDT

D.C. zoo opening elephant center after $56M overhaul

The public opening of "Elephant Trails" at the Smithsonian's National Zoo Saturday marks a major expansion for the Asian elephant exhibit.

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 03:27pm EDT
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Barbs of racism, anti-Semitism in NY school clash

Accusations of racism, anti-Semitism fly in suburban NYC school board clash

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 03:23pm EDT

Chavez backers, protesters clash in Venezuela

Hugo Chavez supporters, protesters clash in march in Venezuela

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 03:23pm EDT

Chicago teachers get notice of school closings

Chicago teachers begin learning which schools the city plans to shutter under contentious plan

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 03:22pm EDT

Baylor's Griner more than just girl who can dunk

Baylor's Brittney Griner has become so much than just a girl who can dunk for defending champs

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 03:18pm EDT

2 FSU sprinters arrested after poolside shooting

Seminole track stars Ronell Mance and Stephen Newbold suspended after early morning shooting

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 02:39pm EDT

Parents of Newtown victim met with killer's father

Parents of 6-year-old girl killed in Newtown school massacre victim met with gunman's father

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 02:38pm EDT

Congress spares military's tuition aid program

Congress spares military's tuition assistance program from budget cuts

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 02:18pm EDT

Dominion offering $1.3M in education grants

Dominion Resources' charitable foundation is offering $1.3 million in education grants.

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 12:23pm EDT

Allegany board asks for enhanced school security

The Allegany County Board of Education is asking for $500,000 for enhanced school security.

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 12:21pm EDT

US mining, energy sectors face workforce shortage

New report says US mining, energy industries face workforce shortage as Baby Boomers retire

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 12:09pm EDT

Committee: End zero tolerance in Fairfax Co. schools

A special committee recommends significant changes to Fairfax County Public Schools' "zero tolerance" discipline program.

Thursday - 03/21/2013, 04:48am EDT

Stephen King, wife pledge $3M to Maine library

Stephen King, wife pledge $3 million to help overhaul century-old library in Maine hometown

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 09:30pm EDT

Alabama : Ailing AD Mal Moore stepping down

Alabama: Longtime athletic director Mal Moore stepping down amid health problems

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 09:00pm EDT

Tulsa announces new athletic director

University of Tulsa announces the hiring of Derrick Gragg as new athletic director

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 07:20pm EDT

UCF plotter's roommate says they rarely interacted

Former roommate of UCF plotter says they rarely interacted but he's surprised by what happened

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 05:11pm EDT

Conn., rifle maker end aid deal after killings

Conn. offer of aid for gun maker pulled days after Newtown killings; company's sale an issue

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 05:10pm EDT

Oxford librarian 'sacked' for Harlem Shake video

Oxford University librarian 'sacked' for allowing students to film Harlem Shake in library

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 03:10pm EDT

Duncan to speak at Baltimore County school

Education secretary Arne Duncan to speak about gun control at Loch Raven High School

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 02:21pm EDT
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