Cal Ripken honored at University of Maryland

Cal Ripken Jr. now has an honorary degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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First lady to high school grads: Live your dreams

Michelle Obama tells high school grads in Nashville to live their dreams, learn from failure

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Montgomery Co. math failure rates spark outrage, plans

Montgomery County Public Schools are shedding more light on a big problem -- high failure rates on the math final exams.

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Authorities: Hofstra student was killed by police

Authorities: Hofstra University student killed in home invasion was fatally shot by police

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Cleaning lady at Va. university earns degree

A woman at Hollins University who's known to fellow students as the dormitory cleaning lady will join some of them in line at this weekend's commencement ceremonies.

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Suspect identified in fatal Hofstra home invasion

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Suspect identified in fatal Hofstra home invasion

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No charges for teen after explosion at Fla. school

Prosecutors won't press charges against Fla. teen arrested after chemical explosion at school

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Obama's Morehouse visit shines spotlight on HBCUs

President Obama's commencement speech at Morehouse College to shine spotlight on HBCUs

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First lady to high school grads: Live your dreams

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Failing Ga. student accused of faking kidnapping

Ga. college student accused of faking kidnapping to avoid telling parents he was failing class

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Proposed school would advance language study

A proposed District of Columbia International School would offer language education in grades 6 through 12.

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Graduations to cause weekend traffic delays

Construction along Interstate 95, bridge work, more track work and several area university commencement ceremonies will delay travelers this weekend. That and more in your Weekend Wakeup.

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Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education

Michelle Obama speaks about importance of education to black community in commencement address

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Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education

Michelle Obama speaks about importance of education to black community in commencement address

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Steger delivers Va. Tech commencement address

Nearly 6,000 students at Virginia Tech's spring commencement ceremony heard from President Charles Steger Friday, just days after he announced his retirement.

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Va. community college rates to rise 4.4 percent

Board votes to increase Virginia community college rates by 4.4 percent for in-state students

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Creator of one of world's rarest maps featured in exhibit

Library of Congress hosts conference, exhibit on 1 of world's rarest maps purchased for $10M

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Review: No passing grade for 'English Teacher'

Film Review: No passing grade for the tone-deaf 'English Teacher'

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Obama taps Giffords for Fulbright board

Obama appoints former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to Fulbright scholarship board

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