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Oakland teachers get ready to strike over pay, class sizes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Teachers in Oakland, California, prepared Wednesday to walk off the job in what could be the nation’s latest strike over classroom conditions and pay. Oakland’s 3,000 teachers planned to pack up…
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Walkout by West Virginia teachers enters 2nd day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia teachers descended on the state Capitol in droves on the second day of their strike Wednesday to watch whether lawmakers circle back to an education bill that had been…
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Wisconsin school ends cheerleading awards for body parts
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin high school is ending cheerleading awards given annually to girls with the largest breasts or buttocks — dubbed “Big Booty” and “Big Boobie” — after the American Civil Liberties…
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OU regents tight-lipped after closed-door session on probe
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The chair of the University of Oklahoma regents says an ongoing personnel investigation was not initiated by the current president, but declined to elaborate further following a closed-door meeting with attorneys…
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Morocco: Arab Spring anniversary brings reflection, beatings
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan police fired water cannons at protesting teachers who were marching toward a royal palace and beat people with truncheons amid demonstrations around the capital Wednesday. Several demonstrations were held Wednesday,…
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The Latest: Striking teachers return to W.Va. Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Latest on a teachers’ strike in West Virginia (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Striking West Virginia teachers have descended on the state Capitol for a second day as they watch…
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Funeral scheduled Wednesday for Illinois shooting victim
SHERIDAN, Ill. (AP) — A funeral is set for a 21-year-old college student who was killed on the first day of his internship when an employee opened fire inside an Illinois manufacturing facility. Trevor Wehner…
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William & Mary seeks revenge on Charleston
College of Charleston (21-7, 10-5) vs. William & Mary (10-16, 6-8) Kaplan Arena, Williamsburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary seeks revenge on College of Charleston after dropping the first matchup…
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Radford looks to seep Winthrop
Winthrop (17-9, 9-4) vs. Radford (18-8, 10-2) Dedmon Center, Radford, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Winthrop seeks revenge on Radford after dropping the first matchup in Rock Hill. The teams last played each…
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Murray State looks for home win vs UTM
UT Martin (10-15, 5-9) vs. Murray State (21-4, 12-2) CFSB Center, Murray, Kentucky; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Murray State looks for its sixth straight win over UT Martin at CFSB Center. The last…
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Ft. Wayne looks to sweep SD State
Purdue Fort Wayne (17-11, 9-4) vs. South Dakota State (21-7, 11-2) Frost Arena, Brookings, South Dakota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State seeks revenge on Purdue Fort Wayne after dropping the first…
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Mt. St. Mary’s seeks revenge on CCSU
Mount St. Mary’s (7-20, 4-10) vs. Central Connecticut (11-16, 5-9) William H. Detrick Gymnasium, New Britain, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central Connecticut goes for the season sweep over Mount St. Mary’s after…
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Shabazz, App State host Ga. State
Georgia State (18-8, 9-4) vs. Appalachian State (9-16, 4-8) Holmes Convocation Center, Boone, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as D’Marcus Simonds and Georgia State will go…
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Portland St. seeks revenge on Idaho State
Idaho State (9-15, 5-10) vs. Portland State (11-14, 6-8) The Viking Pavilion, Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Idaho State goes for the season sweep over Portland State after winning the previous matchup…
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BYU looks for home win vs San Francisco
San Francisco (20-6, 8-4) vs. Brigham Young (18-10, 10-3) Marriott Center, Provo, Utah; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brigham Young looks for its sixth straight win over San Francisco at Marriott Center. The last…
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