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Pipeline firm couldn’t reach staff at California spill site
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD LOS ANGELES (AP) _ As thousands of gallons of crude oil from a ruptured pipeline spread along the California coast, its …
SD Indian tribe signs contract with marijuana growing group
FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) _ An Indian tribe in South Dakota that plans to start selling marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes has chosen a Colorado-based …
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Signs of segregation online perpetuating digital divide
AP National Writer When the personal computer revolution began decades ago, Latinos and blacks were much less likely to use one of the marvelous new …
‘Halo: Reach’ more fun with more than one player
Associated Press Writer When “Halo 3: ODST” was released last year, the once vibrant Halo universe felt exhausted, as though even its creators at Microsoft’s …
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North Country anti-drug program for kids gets $150K grant
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) _ A northern New Hampshire substance use prevention program for youth has received $150,000 in grants to help with outdoors events, service …
Report: Most Kansas pupils get 20 minutes or less of recess
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Sixty-three percent of Kansas elementary students have 20 minutes or less for daily recess and only 41 percent of schools have policies …
US seeks to block sales of Iowa firm’s dietary supplements
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) _ An Iowa company has been selling potentially unsafe dietary supplements and falsely advertising them as treatments for diseases ranging from …
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Officials say the Ohio DOE threw F grades out of evaluation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ State school board members accused the Ohio Department of Education on Tuesday of breaking the law by throwing online schools’ failing …
300 students to enroll after tumult at Sweet Briar College
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Saved from the brink of closure, Sweet Briar College said Wednesday that nearly 300 students are scheduled to enroll for …
Audit: LA schools added $40M for food but served fewer meals
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ An audit has found the Los Angeles Unified School District spent $40.6 million more on food but served fewer meals. The …
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Vikings DT Johnson acquitted in disorderly conduct case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson has been acquitted of all counts stemming from his October arrest at a Minneapolis restaurant. Johnson …
Jets sign former Saints, Giants tackle Charles Brown
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ The New York Jets have signed veteran tackle Charles Brown, adding depth to their offensive line. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Brown …
Nuggets officially bring on board D’Alessandro
DENVER (AP) _ The Denver Nuggets officially announced the hiring of Pete D’Alessandro as the senior vice president of business and team operations. President Josh …
