In a state with a long history of lousy education, and a bad habit of not paying for it, nowhere is the problem more profound than in this tiny town in the middle of Mississippi.
Other
Dec 13, 2014
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Accusations flew at deadlocked UN climate talks in Lima on Saturday, as the United States warned that failure to compromise could doom the 22-year-old global forum.
Environment
Dec 13, 2014
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Web-based taxi company Uber risks being banned in the Belgian capital Brussels in just the latest legal challenge to its services.
Business
Dec 13, 2014
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Scientists have long known that dark matter is out there, silently orchestrating the universe's movement and structure. But what exactly is dark matter made of? And what does a dark matter particle look like? That remains ...
General Physics
Dec 13, 2014
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Leaping high into the air and hurling spears instead of javelins, traditional lion hunters in Kenya tested their skills Saturday in a special "Maasai Olympics" organised to save the endangered animals.
Other
Dec 13, 2014
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Some South African rangers grimly call it the "Christmas shopping" season for rhino poachers.
Ecology
Dec 13, 2014
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A U.S. defense satellite launched from California's central coast after weather delays caused by a major storm that drenched the state.
Space Exploration
Dec 13, 2014
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Facebook-owned Oculus VR moved closer to launching its virtual reality gear on Friday with fresh acquisitions of startups and talent.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 13, 2014
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