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Girls sue school over cancer bracelet ban
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save EASTON, Pa. — Two middle schoolers suspended for wearing “I (heart) Boobies” wristbands in class are suing the Easton Area School District, saying the school’s dress code violates their First Amendment rights. In a suit…
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Obama supports U.N. Security Council seat for India
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW DELHI — President Obama said Monday that India should rise to the status of holding a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, a dramatic show of respect to the powerful nation he hopes…
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Chinese dissident Liu awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BEIJING — Imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, a bold stroke that highlighted the economic giant’s continuing repression of free expression — and its toxic distaste for criticism…
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Judge orders lesbian reinstated to Air Force
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Ronald Leighton marks the first time since Congress approved the policy in 1993 that a federal judge has ordered the military to allow an openly gay service member…
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Beck regrets, but won’t retract statement about Obama
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON — Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin had a message to deliver that the nation was at a dire crossroads, and thousands showed up Saturday at the National Mall to receive it. But Sunday, Beck…
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Bristol Palin reportedly joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOS ANGELES — Forget the pitbull with lipstick! It looks like her pup is about to learn some new tricks. E! Online reported Thursday that Sarah Palin’s 19-year-old daughter, Bristol Palin, will compete in…
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Planets, moon, meteors could grace night sky Thursday night
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If the weather cooperates and clouds dissipate in the Pikes Peak region, stargazers who cast their eyes skyward Thursday night should enjoy two-for-one celestial treats. A heavenly threesome will appear after dusk, when a trio…
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Smart tips smooth out family travel
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It takes a village to raise a child, and at least as many to entertain one on an air-plane. With that in mind, Nina Willdorf, editor in chief of Budget Travel, collected travel advice from…
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Cañon City tourism better than forecast
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CAÑON CITY – Fremont County commissioners received some upbeat tourism news Tuesday during the annual report from the Fremont County Tourism Council. “I’m happy to say we had a better than expected year with tourism…