Monthly Archives: April 2011

New Jersey’s Christie to teachers: I could be Mr. Nice Guy (Reuters)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Education News

CAMBRIDGE, Mass (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a tough talking school reformer, said on Friday that even a hint of compromise from the state teachers union could turn him into Mr. Nice Guy. “I am prepared to ratchet … Continue reading →

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Trumpeter Severinsen headlines Reno arts festival (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor

RENO, Nev. – Trumpeter Doc Severinsen is among the headliners for Reno’s month-long arts festival this July. Artown organizers announced the lineup Thursday for the 16th annual festival featuring more than 400 performances and other daily events from June 30 … Continue reading →

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Hawaii tourism up 9 percent in first quarter (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor

HONOLULU – Visitors to Hawaii increased 9 percent in the first quarter of 2011 compared to last year despite a decline in arrivals from Japan following the earthquake and tsunami. Japan arrivals plunged nearly 17.9 percent last month compared to … Continue reading →

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Texas bill would make invasive pat-downs a felony (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor

FORT WORTH, Texas – A former Miss USA’s tearful claim that she was groped during a pat-down at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport could be a criminal matter under a bill gaining momentum in the Texas Legislature. The proposed Texas law, … Continue reading →

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Giants players work out at team facility (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Devin Thomas was so anxious to get back, the wide receiver showed up at the New York Giants headquarters about five minutes before the NFL’s deadline to resume football operations. No one seemed to care. A … Continue reading →

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NFL: Lockout back, effective ‘immediately’ (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – The on-again, off-again NFL lockout is on again. Hours after NFL players reported to work for the first time in nearly two months, the league announced late Friday that the lockout would resume immediately, thanks to … Continue reading →

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Briton dies in Morocco explosion

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

29 April 2011 Last updated at 17:40 ET The bombing took place in a major tourist location A British man was among the 15 people who died in a bomb attack on a cafe in Marrakesh, Morocco on Thursday, the … Continue reading →

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Djokovic, unbeaten in 2011, advances in Serbia (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BELGRADE, Serbia – Novak Djokovic won his 26th straight match to remain unbeaten in 2011, defeating Slovenia’s Blaz Kavcic 6-3, 6-2 Friday in the Serbia Open quarterfinals. This is the best start to an ATP tour season since Ivan Lendl … Continue reading →

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US sanctions target Syria assets

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

29 April 2011 Last updated at 15:38 ET The sanctions come in the wake of a brutal crackdown on protests in Syria US President Barack Obama has signed an order imposing sanctions on three top Syrian officials, Syria’s intelligence agency … Continue reading →

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Britons mark wedding with parties

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

29 April 2011 Last updated at 14:52 ET The celebrations ranged from traditional street parties to picnics and big screen events Millions of people across the UK have marked the royal wedding with street parties, picnics and other festivities. St … Continue reading →

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