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School spankings: Minorities get more
A quarter of a million schoolchildren were paddled in 2007 — and black children, American Indians and kids with disabilities got a disproportionate share, according to a study.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:24:16 GMT
'Boomerang' storm Fay may worsen
 Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path reaching the coast Wednesday and headed for the Atlantic Ocean, where it could strengthen and curve back toward Florida — possibly as a hurricane.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:19:03 GMT
Obama, VP to campaign Saturday
 Barack Obama's newly minted running mate will be hitting the trail with the Democratic hopeful Saturday, a senior Obama adviser told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:10:47 GMT
Olympics Day 12: Golden shot for U.S.
 Day 12 highlights: Both the U.S. men's beach volleyball and women's softball teams will be moving on to the finals to play for gold medals.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:46:34 GMT
Sax player in Dave Matthews Band has died
 LeRoi Moore, sax player and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, has died at age 46. He was seriously injured in an ATV accident in June.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:30:02 GMT
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