Schools closed after fresh flu outbreak in New YorkNEW YORK - New York authorities Friday closed three high schools following reports of a new outbreak of the swine flu, or influenza A(H1N1), weeks after the city had the largest cluster of flu cases in the US. Girl dies after being hit by teacher with dusterKOLKATA - An 11-year-old girl, studying in Class 5, died after allegedly being hit by her class teacher with a duster in West Bengal’s Burdwan district, police said Friday. Polls not only behind Madhya Pradesh’s poor exam resultsBHOPAL - Various student organisations in Madhya Pradesh disagree with Education Minister Archana Chitnis and secondary education board chairperson Snehlata Shrivastava that the polls only were responsible for the poor pass percentage in this year’s high school examinations. Naveen Patnaik to play key role in government formation (Profile)BHUBANESWAR - Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is expected to play a key role in government formation after the Lok Sabha election results are out — besides retaining power in the state. Pre-schoolers pick up language faster in classmates’ presenceWASHINGTON - Pre-schoolers pick up language faster in the presence of classmates with better linguistic skills. A designer collection for differently abled peopleBANGALORE - A fashion student in Bangalore has created a special collection for the differently abled people. Networking may be a curse in disguise, says expertWASHINGTON - While networking is the biggest requisite for finding jobs and business opportunities, a new study has revealed that it sometimes does more harm than good. Michigan teacher spending 65 hours in tree to reward students’ fundraising effortsROCKFORD, Mich. — David Buth is rewarding the tree-mendous fundraising efforts of his Michigan middle school students by spending 65 hours in a perch 40 feet above ground. Father says Army’s stress center ‘broke’ soldier accused of killing 5 fellow troops in BaghdadSHERMAN, Texas — The father of a U.S. soldier accused of killing five fellow troops in Iraq said his son “forfeited his life” but the military bears some responsibility for the rampage. The best golfer no one has heard of? Washington’s Nick Taylor thrives in relative anonymitySHORELINE, Wash. — Much to the disbelief of his teammates, there was a time when Washington’s Nick Taylor stood over a tee with nerves rattling every movement of his swing. More than 99 percent teachers bullied in AustraliaSYDNEY - One often hears about bullying among school kids, but an online survey has shown more than 99.6 percent of their teachers also face bullying by principals and executives. High school stadium in Carrollton to host Cowboys team activities, June 15-17 minicampIRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys team activities will move to a nearby high school stadium as the investigation continues into the collapse of its indoor practice facility. There’s more to deciding whether to fly or drive than checking airfare and gas pricesMINNEAPOLIS — It may be the last big math problem to solve before school lets out: whether to fly or drive to that summer vacation. WHO says Tamiflu should be saved for the really sick; CDC says infected pregnant women need itMEXICO CITY — The swine flu epidemic may seem mild now, with relatively few deaths even as the virus infects thousands in at least 33 countries. But experts worry it could mutate into something more dangerous — making the question of who should get antiviral therapy ever more important. Accused soldier’s father says son ‘broke’ before 5 people were fatally shot in IraqSHERMAN, Texas — The Army sergeant accused of killing five fellow soldiers in Iraq was typically not a violent person, but counselors “broke” him before the gunfire erupted in a military stress center, his father said Tuesday. Judge issues restraining order against Los Angeles teachers’ plans for 1-day walkoutLOS ANGELES — A judge has forbidden Los Angeles teachers from staging a one-day walkout Friday to protest planned layoffs and class-size increases. Obama at Arizona State University: Giant university’s goals mesh with president’sTEMPE, Ariz. — The abortion flap over President Barack Obama’s invitation to speak at Notre Dame’s graduation is getting all the attention. UN calls Sri Lanka fighting ‘bloodbath’ for civiliansCOLOMBO - The UN Monday described heavy shelling in northeastern Sri Lanka as a ‘bloodbath’ after over 400 people were killed and more than 1,200 injured in fighting between the government and Tamil rebels. Oprah Winfrey urges Duke grads to ’stand proudly’ and help others; collects honorary degreeDURHAM, N.C. — Oprah Winfrey talked about courage, making wise choices and helping others during a commencement address Sunday at Duke University, which gave her an honorary degree. 14-year-old student fights for street clothes in effort to repeal Arizona school’s dress codeYUMA, Ariz. — Justin Wright wants his Arizona middle school to do the right thing by letting students choose their own school clothes. That’s the ticket: Hundreds of parking pros head to Denver for annual conventionDENVER — Parking lots have a lot to do with economic recovery. Really. Last Symbionese Liberation Army inmate released from California prisonSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The last captured member of the Symbionese Liberation Army, the radical 1970s-era group notorious for bank robberies, killings and the kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, was released from prison Sunday, a corrections official said. China reports first suspected case of swine flu on mainlandBEIJING — A Chinese man returning from studying at a U.S. university has become the first suspected case of swine flu in mainland China, the Health Ministry said Sunday. 2-week manhunt ends with discovery of wanted Ga. prof’s body mostly buried in the woodsBOGART, Ga. — The shooting deaths of three members of a theater group during a quiet picnic shattered an idyllic spring day at the sunny University of Georgia campus. Just as shocking was the suspect: A distinguished college professor. Biden tells Syracuse University graduates they have special opportunity to help shape historySYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden told more than 3,000 college graduates that they are at a watershed moment with a chance to shape history that few generations ever encounter. Outraged Catholics seek to stop Obama’s Notre Dame speech; fight shows big divide in churchNEW YORK — A campaign by outraged Roman Catholics to keep President Barack Obama from delivering the commencement address at Notre Dame shows that the gulf between the church and backers of abortion rights remains deep. Police: Body found in Georgia woods fits description of professor sought in 3 killingsATHENS, Ga. — Police believe a body found hidden in dirt and brush Saturday in the north Georgia woods is a professor accused of killing his wife and two other people at a community theater two weeks ago. Costa Rica reports 1st swine flu death outside N. America; Japan quarantines travellersSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica reported the death of a 53-year-old patient with swine flu on Saturday, the first death from the epidemic outside of a North American nation, while Japanese authorities scrambled to limit contacts with their first confirmed cases of the disease. NH toddler left on school busSOMERSWORTH, N.H. — A 3-year-old New Hampshire boy was left alone on a school bus this week when the driver did not notice the youngster after delivering other kids to preschool. Swine flu saga tested health preparations, key decisions still to be made with limited dataWASHINGTON — The most pivotal moments in the swine flu saga are yet to come. |
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