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    May 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. A third George Bush steps up to the political plate in Texas

    WACO, Texas — On a recent afternoon, as McLennan County Republicans polished off their barbecue, the head of the local GOP worked his way through the group's luncheon agenda. A plaque was presented. A local judge spotlighted. The fertilizer plant explosion in nearby West, Texas, was discussed.
    WACO, Texas — On a recent afternoon, as McLennan County Republicans polished off their barbecue, the head of the local GOP worked his way through the group's luncheon agenda. A plaque was presented. A local judge spotlighted. The fertilizer plant...

    Tags: Ted Cruz, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion (2013), Politics, University of Texas at Austin, Government

    2. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. USC steals 2 star brain researchers from UCLA

    In a major case of academic poaching involving crosstown rivals, USC has lured away two prominent neuroscientists from UCLA with a promise to expand their internationally renowned lab that uses brain imaging techniques to study Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, autism and other disorders.
    In a major case of academic poaching involving crosstown rivals, USC has lured away two prominent neuroscientists from UCLA with a promise to expand their internationally renowned lab that uses brain imaging techniques to study Alzheimer's disease,...

    Tags: Students, Schizophrenia, Teachers, Science and Technology, Finance

    3. Feb 20, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Online education groups add colleges from U.S. and overseas

    L.A. NOW
    Two of the emerging providers of online college classes, Coursera and edX, are announcing significant expansions in the numbers of campuses that will join their organizations and offer free courses. The high-powered competitors, both founded last year,...
    4. Jan 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Timbuktu: Experts fear for ancient papers in historic city

    As the Malian military tried to retake the storied city of Timbuktu from Islamic extremists, scholars feared for the fate of ancient artifacts and mosques that testify to its historic grandeur.
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    As the Malian military tried to retake the storied city of Timbuktu from Islamic extremists, scholars feared for the fate of ancient artifacts and mosques that testify to its historic grandeur. Timbuktu has been threatened for months: The city was...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Western Africa, Politics, Douglas Park, Africa

    5. Nov 14, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. From Sun Magazine: 'Genius' pair rewrite rules of organ transplants, among other interests

    Think of Dorry Segev and Sommer Gentry as intellectual magpies.
    Think of Dorry Segev and Sommer Gentry as intellectual magpies. The glittery ideas they filch from fields as diverse as swing dancing, systems analysis, water skiing and medicine seemingly have little in common. But Segev and Gentry weave them together...

    Tags: CBS Corp., Numb3rs (tv program), Entertainment Events, Science and Technology, Entertainment

    6. Oct 3, 2012 |Story| Daily American

  6. Breast Cancer Moonshot

    AP Chief Medical Writer
    The nation's largest cancer center is launching a massive "moonshot" effort against eight specific forms of the disease, similar to the all-out push for space exploration 50 years ago.  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston expects...

    Tags: Breast Cancer, Healthcare Provider, Science and Technology, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Research

    7. Jul 13, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  7. Rice graduate tries making U.S. Olympic long jump team

    Funmi Jimoh is no stranger to international track & field competition.
    KIAH
    Funmi Jimoh is no stranger to international track & field competition. "My PR [personal record] in the long jump is 6.96m/22-11 and I did that in Qatar at Doha in 2009," said Jimoh, who attended Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. "She...

    Tags: Track and Field, Hayward Field, Healthy Diet

    8. Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Head of the Class: Local students earn honors and accolades

    The following students have earned accolades, degrees and honors at colleges and universities: Alex Vanko, of Towson, graduated magnum cum laude from the College of Wooster, in Wooster, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and a minor in philosophy....

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Colchester, Students, Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Virginia), Timonium

    9. Jun 11, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Student news - June 11

    FREDERICK, Md. &mdash; <strong>Amanda Hutzell,</strong> who has completed her junior year at Hood College, was recently inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma national honor society.
    FREDERICK, Md. — Amanda Hutzell, who has completed her junior year at Hood College, was recently inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma national honor society. Chi Alpha Sigma honors junior and senior student-athletes who have achieved excellence in...

    Tags: Students, Middletown, Physical Therapy, Science and Technology, Brunswick (Frederick, Maryland)

    10. May 22, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  10. Orange honors 97 seniors admitted to top colleges

    Sentinel School Zone - Orlando Sentinel
    The Orange County School Board is recognizing tonight its top one percent — nearly 100 students admitted to top colleges from amongst about 10,000 high school graduates this year. The district's traditional high schools provided the names of their...
    11. Apr 25, 2012 | Allentown Morning Call

  11. Lehigh Valley Chapter of National Football Foundation Hall of Fame to add five new members

    Groller's Corner
    The Lehigh Valley chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame will have an induction ceremony/banquet on Friday May 4 at the Northampton Community Center in which five new members will be inducted. For tickets and other info, call...
    12. Apr 8, 2012 |Story| LA Canada

  12. Teacher prepped student for success

    For a teacher, nothing beats seeing a student succeed. For Rajeev Wahi at Flintridge Preparatory School, helping 2011 graduate Kelly Yang get into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology resulted in success rebounding back to him. Wahi is one of 33...

    Tags: Chemistry, Students, Teachers, Cambridge (Middlesex, Massachusetts), Science and Technology

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