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Storm clouds build in the distance beyond tornado-ravaged homes on Tuesday, May 21, in Oklahoma.
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Course load: Growing burden of college fees
Though their names can border on the comical - i.e., the "student success fee" - there's nothing funny about how they can add up. Colleges lean on fees to bring in revenue in a way that may not be as apparent to as many students.
Virginia to arm parents in fight against eating disorders
Supporters are calling a new Virginia law a first step in tackling the growing problem of eating disorders.
Families mark anniversary of Oakland massacre
Families of those killed in shooting spree at Oakland, Calif., university remember loved ones
Malloy backs police official in Newtown discussion
Conn. Gov. Malloy backs state police commander who discussed Newtown shootings at La. seminar
Teen in Calif. school shooting wrote revenge story
Investigators: Teen accused of Calif high school shooting wrote story about revenge killings
Longtime Alabama AD Mal Moore passes away
Longtime Alabama athletic director Mal Moore passes away, university says
Congressional inaction could cost college students
If Congress doesn't act, incoming freshmen could add $5,000 to their student loan tabs
3 dozen indicted in Atlanta cheating scandal
Grand jury indicts about 3 dozen educators in Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal
SC teacher that stomped US flag to resign
SC teacher criticized for stomping the American flag during lesson agrees to resign
Early number sense plays role in later math skills
HEALTHBEAT: Scientists unravel how kids learn math, 1st grade abilities key to skills later on
Morocco's rebel rapper released from prison
Morocco's rebel rapper to focus on music, studies after release from prison
Obama: 'Shame on us' if Congress forgets Newtown
Obama enlists voters to press Congress on gun control; moderate Senate Dems still a tough sell
Conn. officials seek info from Newtown charities
Conn. officials seek information from charities collecting money in name of Newtown
Nude Facebook photos may be of Md. schoolgirls
Harford County authorities are investigating nude photos posted on Facebook that appear to be of girls from Edgewood High School.
Motive remains unclear in Newtown school shooting
Motive remains a mystery in Newtown school shooting after release of warrants
Fire destroys Newtown home of shooting survivors
Fire destroys Newtown, Conn., home of 2 children who survived Sandy Hook shootings
Teacher says she was unaware tea was poisoned
Middle school teacher says she was unaware hand sanitizer was being put in her tea
Highlights of search warrants in Newtown shooting
Highlights of search warrants, statement by prosecutor on Newtown school shooting
Reading, writing with Paul Revere proves learning is an art
Imagine a classroom where math is taught with Matisse and reading is learned through drama rather than a textbook.
Newtown gunman had access to huge weapons cache
With his choice of weapons from home arsenal, Newtown gunman carried out massacre in 5 minutes
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