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U.S. in danger of losing humanities, social sciences edge -panel
ReutersBy Ian Simpson WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - The United States is in danger of losing its advantage in the humanities and social sciences, just as China and other rivals move toward the U.S. model of a broad education in the liberal arts, a federal...Tags: Arts and Culture, Duke University, China, Science, Science and Technology
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Germany's ruling coalition on course for re-election - poll
ReutersBERLIN, June 19 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their junior coalition partner, the Free Democrats (FDP), are on course to win enough votes to form a narrow majority, a poll showed on Wednesday, before an election on Sept....Tags: Elections, Arts and Culture, Parties and Movements, Germany, Parliament
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Germany's ruling coalition on course for re-election: poll
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their junior coalition partner, the Free Democrats (FDP), are on course to win enough votes to form a narrow majority, a poll showed on Wednesday, before an election on September 22....Tags: Elections, Arts and Culture, Angela Merkel, Parties and Movements, Germany
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AMA declares obesity a disease
The American Medical Assn. voted Tuesday to declare obesity a disease, a move that effectively defines 78 million American adults and 12 million children as having a medical condition requiring treatment. The nation's leading physicians organization...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Medical Research, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Colleges and Universities
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The soft sciences matter as much as ever
A report released this week bears out what many educators have been predicting: Amid rising college tuition, increased global economic competition and a job market that disproportionately rewards graduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Science, Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Stanford University
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Snowden hits back against critics of NSA leaks
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The former National Security Agency contractor who revealed the U.S. government's top-secret monitoring of Americans' phone and Internet data fought back against his critics on Monday, saying the government's "litany of lies"...Tags: National Security Agency, Trials, U.S. Department of Justice, Rand Paul, The Washington Post
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Imperial County to ramp up realignment services
Staff WriterAs realignment of certain state inmates continues in Imperial County, the Board of Supervisors is likely to update today the local community correction plan to deal with the increased number of parolees under local supervision. Realignment law...Tags: Arts and Culture, Lawyers, Substance Abuse, Crime, Law and Justice, Culture
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Dishonorable turnout for veterans
On the very pleasant evening of June 6, an event was held at Coveleski Regional Stadium honoring the veterans of World War II. Included in the program was an opportunity to view the very touching documentary movie "Honor Flight." This truly was the...Tags: Schools, Arts and Culture, Culture, High Schools
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Student news
WINONA LAKE, Ind. — Hannah Marie Barger of Hagerstown graduated May 11 with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education/mild intervention from Grace College and Seminary. Barger is a 2009 graduate of Grace Academy in Hagerstown. She is the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Science, Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Religion and Belief
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U.S. in danger of losing humanities, social sciences edge: panel
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is in danger of losing its advantage in the humanities and social sciences, just as China and other rivals move toward the U.S. model of a broad education in the liberal arts, a federal panel warned in a report...Tags: Barack Obama, Arts and Culture, Duke University, China, Science
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Snowden a fool, not a spy
It would make things so much easier for everyone if Edward Snowden were working for China. And that's certainly a possibility. His decision to flee to Hong Kong — a Chinese vassal — was an odd one, given that China is hardly a bulwark of...Tags: Arts and Culture, Barack Obama, National Security Agency, Vatican City, Edward Snowden
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Scholarships awarded in honor of Windber teacher
Philip Marcinek spent 18 years helping students at Windber Area High School as a social studies teacher and sports coach. Even though he passed away last school year, his legacy still is helping students achieve their dreams. In his honor, his wife,...
Tags: Students, Arts and Culture, Teaching and Learning, Education, Awards and Prizes
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