White House Issues 'No Child' Waivers - WSJ.com

White House Issues 'No Child' Waivers - WSJ.com: "President Barack Obama on Thursday authorized 10 states to ignore key provisions of the No Child Left Behind law, a move to circumvent the unpopular legislation that won cheers from the states but prompted concern from Republicans and some civil-rights groups."

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U.S. News - Catholic TV network sues US over birth control mandate

U.S. News - Catholic TV network sues US over birth control mandate: "The Obama administration's rule requiring religious employers to cover birth control services is going to court after a Catholic TV network sued Thursday to block the mandate."

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U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico over violence | Reuters

U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico over violence | Reuters: "Spreading drug violence, kidnappings and carjackings in Mexico have led the State Department to increase the number of places it says Americans should avoid for safety reasons for the second time in less than a year."

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Gorbachev: Russia faces turmoil as Putin won't change | Reuters

Gorbachev: Russia faces turmoil as Putin won't change | Reuters: " Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev said on Thursday Russia faced turmoil because Vladimir Putin was unable and unwilling to carry out fundamental reform of a tightly-controlled political system."

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With 40% of tests positive for TB, all of Longmont High will be tested - The Denver Post

With 40% of tests positive for TB, all of Longmont High will be tested - The Denver Post: " About 40 percent of Longmont High School students and staff tested for tuberculosis have had positive results, a Denver Public Health official said Wednesday."

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Saudi faces death calls after prophet tweets

Saudi faces death calls after prophet tweets: "A young Saudi journalist is facing calls for his execution after tweeting remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, and the kingdom's top clerics are demanding his trial after denouncing him as an "apostate.""

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Colorado Peak Politics:: BREAKING: Sources Say Man Arrested By Secret Service At Romney Event Worked For Colorado Dems

Colorado Peak Politics:: BREAKING: Sources Say Man Arrested By Secret Service At Romney Event Worked For Colorado Dems: "On Tuesday night, a student at University of Colorado Denver was arrested by Secret Service for trying to throw glitter at Mitt Romney. Now sources are telling Colorado Peak Politics that the "glitter bomber" worked for the Colorado state Senate Democrats. This session."

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