Six growing careers to consider

Despite a sluggish economy, the outlook for these careers is very, very good.

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Pa. school graduation won't use transgender name

Pa. school board won't let transgender student's male name be read during graduation ceremony

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Minn. cheerleader accused of prostituting girl

High school cheerleader in suburban Minneapolis accused of prostituting younger student

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Stephenson out after 36 season at Wichita State

Wichita State fires Stephenson after 36 seasons; dismissal follows losses in NCAA regional

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Ohio St. president retiring after jabs at Notre Dame

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Archdiocese expected to appeal Ohio teacher case

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100 students ejected from NYC-to-Atlanta flight

AirTran throws 100 students, plus chaperones, off flight from NYC to Atlanta

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7 hurt in explosion at suburban NYC college

7 hurt in explosion in building at suburban NYC college, injuries not life-threatening

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UVa offering new architecture doctoral degree

University of Virginia offering new architecture doctoral degree in constructed environment

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Senate introduces No Child Left Behind successor

Senate Democrats propose successor to No Child Left Behind that gives states more control

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What do Spike Lee and Bob Saget have in common?

What do Spike Lee, Bob Saget and John Lasseter have in common? Student Academy Awards

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5 Fla. students accused of selling guns at school

5 Fla. students accused of selling stolen guns on campus at private Christian school

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Washington high on Best Cities for Grads list

Only 45 percent of this spring's college graduates have a job offer waiting for them, but prospects are much better in some cities than others, and Washington is among the best places for graduates to start their new life, both professionally and socially, according to a list of top cities for graduates.

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UNM prof: 'Obese' grad applicants lack 'willpower'

Univ. of New Mexico prof tweets 'obese' doctorial applicants don't have 'willpower' to finish

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Virginia Tech board OKs demolition of 2 dorms

Virginia Tech board OKs demolition of 2 Corps of Cadets dorms

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After 11 surgeries, Boston Marathon bombing victim heads home (Video)

Maryland teacher injured in Boston Marathon explosions leaves hospital, looks forward to hugs

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Should classes start later for Fairfax County high schools?

Fairfax County school officials on Tuesday plan to discuss a proposal that would start the school day later.

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Ohio State president won't address Catholic grads

Ohio State president, under fire for anti-Catholic joke, won't keynote parochial graduation

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Former Naval Academy instructor gets jail time

Former Naval Academy instructor gets 2 months jail, $60K fine in incident with female students

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Commission weighs challenge on Newtown 911 calls

Newtown officials ordered to provide 911 calls to public records panel for review

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