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WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the American Federation of Teachers says governments should hold off on plans to link standardized test results with schools' evaluations.

In a speech prepared for delivery Tuesday in New York, AFT President Randi Weingarten planned to call for a moratorium on penalties associated with tests

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NEW YORK (AP) — Workers for the New York City medical examiner's office will begin sifting soil for possible human remains at a site near the World Trade Center where a part believed to be from a plane hijacked by terrorists on 9/11 was found

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JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is recommending renewal of a permit for a Jackson Hole elk feedground operated by the state of Wyoming.

The permit for the 91-acre Alkali Creek Feedground would be good for two decades

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The state of Wyoming plans to increase its investment in private equities.

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Wyoming Republican Party leaders considered demanding three state legislators remove themselves from the party over a new law changing the duties of the state schools superintendent.

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Preparations for a major Red River flood may be all for naught.

The National Weather Service on Monday lowered the expected crest forecast in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., to 35

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is again appealing to Syria to allow a team of experts into the country "without delay and without any conditions" to investigate allegations of chemical weapons use

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JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Researchers say a study on Yellowstone ecosystem grizzly bear diets should be completed this October.

The study will help determine whether managers will recommend ending federal protections for the species

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The public will be allowed to ask questions of those in the running to become the Wyoming Department of Education director.

Education board members decided Thursday to hold a moderated forum for people to ask questions of candidates for the newly created job

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Internet shoppers are moving closer to paying sales taxes for their online purchases. But the fight is far from over.

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