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Caroline Kennedy In Line For Ambassador Appointment

Jim Phillips — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:57:21 +0000

Caroline Kennedy's next job may involve many trips to the Far East.

The daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy is said to be a leading candidate to become President Obama's nominee as the U

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Restaurant Fining Folks For Not Eating Everything on Their Plates

Neal White — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:15:35 +0000

You knew someone would think of this sooner or later! A seafood restaurant in Japan is fining customers who don't finish their meals. They add a 20 dollar surcharge to a meal if everything is not eaten, even down to a piece of rice left in the bowl. Does this sound extreme?

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Massachusetts 8th Graders Shine In Math And Science

Jim Phillips — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:12:10 +0000

Massachusetts eighth-graders are among the smartest in the world when it comes to math and science, according to a new study of academic performance.

The Trends in Mathematics and Science Study's latest assessment ranked Bay State students tied for second in the world behind only Singapore on the science portion

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Japan Hit With 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake

BJ Ragone — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:13:14 +0000

Just a year ago Japan was rocked by a huge earthquake, and then a massive tsunami that took many lives. Now, that same area has been hit again.

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Hong Kong Ferry Boat Collides With Passenger Boat, At Least 38 People Dead

BJ Ragone — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:13:38 +0000

Busy waters have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people in Hong Kong. Police say they have arrested six crew members for endangering the lives of passengers.

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