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Worry climbs as puzzling bacteria leaves Florida palms withering

Florida horticulturists worry palm trees throughout the Sunshine State and Southeast could vanish as a new bacterial condition ravages the state’s most iconic scenery.
How the lessons of Columbine may have stopped a Tampa massacre

Authorities say they foiled a Columbine-style school attack in Tampa, Fla., thanks to an anonymous tip. The school had encouraged students to speak up about anything suspicious.
Linking teachers and student test scores gains some momentum

The use of student test scores in teacher evaluations has been controversial in some places, but a number of school districts are going ahead with the idea.
Mark Zuckerberg makes massive donation to Newark schools

Mark Zuckerberg is worth $4.9 billion, according to Fortune magazine. His massive donation establishes him as a major player in philanthropy, placing him alongside others made wealthy by technology innovations, including Microsoft Corp. co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
George Steinbrenner: architect of the multimillion-dollar athlete

George Steinbrenner, who passed away Tuesday, resuscitated the Yankees by the force of his will and checkbook. He was a trailblazer in the commercialization of baseball.
Change pay, change teaching?

One thing holding the teaching profession back is its vastly outdated pay system, say proponents of new compensation plans.
Battle over Confederate flag hits highways

Huge displays along interstates raise old debates over the history of war and slavery.