SAN FRANCISCO -- A school district in California's Central Valley is putting teens' health at risk by failing to provide students with information about condoms and contraception, two parents and a coalition of groups said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday … Barack Obama says Mitt Romney would hurt education - Detroit Free Press
Headlines Election 2012 Pressing a contrast with his rivals for the White House, President Barack Obama expanded his critique of the Republican budget blueprint to focus on education policy, arguing that Mitt Romney would reverse his administration's … Mitt Romney urges U.S. Rep. Todd Akin to quit his Senate race - Detroit Free Press
WASHINGTON — Trying to keep the presidential contest focused on the economy rather than divisive social issues, Republican candidate Mitt Romney joined a growing GOP chorus urging a Senate candidate to quit the race after inflammatory comments about … Massive Ponderosa fire destroys 50 structures; 40% contained - Los Angeles Times
The massive Ponderosa fire in Northern California has destroyed 50 structures as a virtual army of firefighters beat back flames that were raging across a mix of grass, brush and heavy timber, officials said Tuesday night. The blaze had burned 21506 … Feds: Man arrested for e-mailing threats against Obama - CNN
'Unchain' Joe Biden and Unleash Bill Clinton as Well - CNN
Is Ethiopia's new leader in place for long? - Washington Post
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- The death of Ethiopia's prime minister, Meles Zenawi, pushed his relatively unknown successor into the spotlight Tuesday amid questions about whether the new premier will merely serve as a placeholder or will become Ethiopia's … Humane Society investigates as turtle taped to balloons is flown over Southern Calif. city
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Humane Society officials in a Southern California city are trying to determine who duct-taped a turtle to a bunch of balloons and sent it soaring
NKorea's economic zone remains under construction
More than a year after construction began, the road from China to North Korea's special economic zone in Rason is paved. Power substations are being built, railway lines are being linked to routes to Siberia, and piers at the harbor expanded. Mitt Romney says Republican congressman should leave Senate race after rape comments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called on a congressman to abandon his U.S. Senate bid in the Midwestern state of Missouri, but the congressman has refused to heed calls to step down from Republicans who fear his comments about rape have threatened the party’s bid to gain control of Congress in November.
AL Capsules: L.A. Angels snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Boston Red Sox
BOSTON – Mark Trumbo hit his career-high 30th homer, Ervin Santana pitched 6 1/3 solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Australia captain Pocock out for three months, Kepu injured
(Reuters) – Australia captain David Pocock will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship after undergoing knee surgery that is expected to keep him out of action for three months. The openside flanker, one of the finest players in world rugby, also faces a race to be fit for the Wallabies tour of Europe in November, where they will play France, England, Italy and Wales. Pocock injured his knee in Australia's opening 27-19 defeat by New Zealand in the four-team tournament, also featuring South Africa and Argentina, on Saturday. … Former All Blacks coach Henry joins ailing Blues
(Reuters) – Former New Zealand coach Graham Henry has returned to his roots in joining the Auckland Blues’ revamped coaching roster in a boost for the ailing Super Rugby side. Henry, who oversaw the All Blacks’ World Cup win on home soil last year, joins as technical adviser and defence specialist from 2013 under head coach John Kirwan, the team said on their website on Wednesday. (www.blues.co.nz) Prior to his 2004-2011 stint with the All Blacks, Henry coached the Blues from 1996-1998, winning the inaugural Super 12 rugby title in 1996 and again the following year. …
Alleged animal smugglers used helicopters to fly sheep to Maui, deer to Big Island
HONOLULU, Hawaii – A Maui pilot has pleaded guilty to loading deer on helicopters and flying them from Maui and the Big Island, offering a glimpse into an alleged scheme by hunters to move deer and sheep between the Hawaiian Islands to establish new game populations for their sport.
Ecuador's leader says open to talks with Britain on Assange
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador is ready to negotiate over the fate of Julian Assange if Britain withdraws a threat to raid its embassy in London where the WikiLeaks founder has sought refuge, President Rafael Correa said on Tuesday. Ecuador was incensed by a veiled British threat to enter the embassy to arrest the 41-year-old former computer hacker, who is trying to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over allegations of rape and sexual assault. Correa has offered Assange asylum and told Britain to let him leave the embassy and fly to the South American country. … Analysis: Drought dampens Jana's case in Agrium fight
(Reuters) – If Jana Partners fails in its bid to shake things up at Canada’s Agrium Inc , the New York hedge fund can always blame the weather. The hedge fund bought into Agrium – the biggest U.S. farm products retailer and a major fertilizer producer – just before the worst U.S. drought in a half century sent grain prices surging. Jana, Agrium’s largest shareholder and known for its aggressive actions as an activist investor, wants the company to boost shareholder value by spinning off its retail arm. …
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