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Why more states are backing off Common Core
A growing number of states are dropping the Common Core education standards. And several states committed to keeping the guidelines have postponed implementation. Jeffrey Brown talks to Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute and Carmel Martin of the Center for American Progress about the backlash behind the standards, and the debate that lies ahead.
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NASA Satellites Launching From VSFB to Help Solve Space-Weather Mystery
Twin NASA satellites are set to travel to space Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket poised to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base and help scientists solve a space-weather mystery.
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US faces alarming firefighter shortage during peak wildfire season, data reveals
Data contradicts what the fire service chief has claimed when he has assured lawmakers the agency is prepared
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She kept challenging one of California’s biggest health insurers. Then, it tried to cut her off
A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected. Their dispute reflects a broader tug-of-war in mental health treatment.
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Local Media Can Shine A Light On Funding-Plagued Nonprofit Voices
Federal support for organizations that bolster the social safety net is waning. Here’s what news sites can do
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