Chicago teachers extend strike
Chicago Teachers Union delegates decided on Sunday to extend their weeklong strike until at least Wednesday to give them time to consult with rank-and-file members before voting to suspend the walkout.
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Northwestern defeats BC 22-13
I had a great afternoon yesterday shooting the Northwestern Boston College football game for Northwestern. Check out my gallery from their 22-13 win.
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Strike highlights split over poverty’s role
The Chicago teachers strike, which appeared headed toward a resolution Friday, has underscored a fundamental split over the biggest issue confronting America’s public schools: how to provide a decent education to children mired in poverty.
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Chicago teachers union leaders to meet
Chicago teachers union and school officials resumed talks on Friday to end a five-day strike over education reforms sought by Mayor Rahm Emanuel with both sides saying a deal is close but the union tempering optimism about an imminent agreement.
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Fed bets big in push to rescue economy
The Federal Reserve launched another aggressive stimulus program on Thursday, saying it will buy $40 billion of mortgage-backed debt per month until the outlook for jobs improves substantially as long as inflation remains contained.
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Notre Dame moves to the ACC
The ACC cut a deal with Notre Dame: join our league for all other sports and play us five times a year in football.
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Chicago teachers union talks continue
As talk of progress spread from the bargaining table to the picket line, striking Chicago teachers said this morning they hope their actions will be a good lesson not just for their students, but for other unions across the country.
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Chase drivers say no clear favorite
The men behind the wheel say there’s no favorite as NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup prepares to get under way.
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Obama’s hometown, looks for a new future
Republicans condemn the city for its corruption and association with Obama, but they ignore the efforts the city is making
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Scientists want to learn to speak dolphin
Some researchers are, in fact, attempting to learn how to speak various animal languages, though it has been difficult.
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