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3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (724+ words) Developers of a mixed-use development, anchored by a regional sports complex, is" With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a…...
AP Exclusive: The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1289+ words) FORT WORTH, Texas " The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal. The second grader has trouble focusing. He doesn't listen to teachers and runs…...
Alabama public schools join CHOOSE Act marketplace
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (1075+ words) A public school option in Alabama's CHOOSE Act education savings account program went unused in the program's first year. Now, some public school districts are preparing to make it available. Ten public school districts are currently listed by the Alabama…...
Despite fade, Rose joins Scheffler in Masters hunt
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (684+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. " Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters, one year after his playoff loss to Rory Mc Ilroy. Might be better off that he's not back in the lead, too. Rose has held at least a share…...
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1239+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John Steinbeck, it was the Mother Road that led poor farmers from Dust Bowl desperation to sunny…...
Lloyd says no thanks to UNC and is 'happy' with current job at Arizona
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (400+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said Friday he's remaining with the Wildcats after being mentioned as a potential candidate to fill the coaching vacancy at blueblood program North Carolina. "I'm happy to announce I'm staying at Arizona," Lloyd said during…...
Lawmakers return from spring break with controversial bills on calendars
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1084+ words) Alabama lawmakers this session have described some controversial bills and conflicts as "spicy," and Tuesday may be habanero hot. Fresh off a weeklong spring break and with six legislative days remaining, the Senate Republican supermajority appears ready to cloture their…...
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect's backpack
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) Investigators working on the disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack the suspect was wearing is sold exclusively at the stores, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff said Monday....
Some GOP-led states seek to bring back death penalty for child rape convictions
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (509+ words) MONTGOMERY " The state of Alabama has joined a growing number of Republican-led states seeking to revive the death penalty for child rape, a sentence outlawed by the U. S. Supreme Court in 2008. Alabama approved legislation Thursday to add rape and sexual torture…...
House and Senate pass "Trey's Law' to stop NDAs in sexual abuse cases
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) MONTGOMERY " Both houses of the Alabama Legislature have passed a bill to limit nondisclosure agreements in civil cases of sexual abuse. "(Nondisclosure agreements) were created to protect trade secrets, intellectual property and confidential data but have since been misused to…...