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Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo.
March 11, 2010
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City school board narrowly approved a plan Wednesday night to close nearly half the district's schools in a desperate bid to avoid a potential bankruptcy. » Full Story
U.S. House rejects bill to withdraw from Afghanistan
March 11, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives soundly rejected an effort by anti-war lawmakers Wednesday to force withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year. » Full Story
All 6 dead in Ariz. crash were Mexican citizens
March 10, 2010
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say all six people killed in last week's pre-dawn bus crash on an Arizona interstate were Mexican citizens.
The bus — operated by Van Nuys, Calif. » Full Story
The bus — operated by Van Nuys, Calif. » Full Story
Workers urge faster rebuilding at ground zero site
March 10, 2010
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of construction workers raised a rallying cry of "Build it now!" on Tuesday, gathering with elected officials at the World Trade Center site to urge a quick rebuilding of th... » Full Story
Ex-Edwards aide narrowly avoids jail over sex tape
March 10, 2010
PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A former aide to John Edwards narrowly escaped jail time Tuesday over his handling of a videotape purportedly showing the two-time presidential candidate in a sexual encounter. » Full Story
Pa. woman accused of recruiting jihadists online
March 10, 2010
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban woman "desperate to do something" to help suffering Muslims has been accused of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas, even... » Full Story
Democratic senator opposes fast-track health bill
March 10, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in... » Full Story
Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling'
March 10, 2010
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — U.. » Full Story
Massa denies he sexually groped male staffer
March 10, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, acknowledged Tuesday groping a staffer but described it as tickling, not sexual behavior. » Full Story