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Census figures show recession taking big toll on young adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Young adults are the recession's lost generation. In record numbers, they're struggling to find work, shunning long-distance moves to live with mom …
Fla. passes up over $100 million in federal grants
MIAMI (AP) _ Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-led Legislature have rejected or declined to pursue more than $106 million in federal grant money and …
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Maryville College pairing students with autistic children
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ A new course at Maryville College is pairing students with autistic children. WATE-TV (http://bit.ly/1blYHoB) reports the pilot project, which began this …
Fetal homicide, synthetic drugs on House agenda
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ Lawmakers will debate fetal homicide laws, restrictions on synthetic drugs, buffer zones around facilities that provide abortions and more in this …
California lawmakers weigh rules for medicinal pot shops
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The California Legislature is considering multiple _ and conflicting _ plans to impose the first major statewide restrictions on medical marijuana …
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Nickelodeon debuts mobile service Noggin for the pre-K set
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is creating brand-new content and resurrecting old shows for a mobile subscription service aimed at preschoolers. The $6-a-month service …
Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …
Florida Assessment tests, recommended reduced
By Alexis Gary The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after …