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'We can't accept failure,' Obama says in defense of education reforms

President Obama pushed back Thursday against critics of his policy of forcing staff shake-ups and other major interventions in struggling schools, asserting that "something needs to be done differently" when schools fail year after year, according to excerpts from a speech to a civil rights organ... Education reform - Barack Obama - United States - President - National Urban League

Area gets $22.5m for floods

At least five communities south of Boston have received more than $1 million each in federal disaster relief grants for residents who suffered property damage during the devastating floods in March. Flood - Emergency management - Boston - Property damage - Natural Disasters and Hazards

Judge dismisses charges against former Bergen Democratic Party leader Ferriero

"Today's ruling clears Mr. Ferriero of all the charges which were lodged against him in the indictment two years ago," defense attorney Joseph Hayden said Thursday.

Local non-profits to get Wellness Center funds

SILVER CITY - Thirteen local non-profit organizations in Southwestern New Mexico will receive grants from The Wellness Coalition totaling $109,000. This is the second round of grants distributed by The Wellness Coalition.

Seize education opportunity, PM tells young Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has urged young Malaysians to seize the opportunity given by the government to excel academically.