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Bully or motivator? Teacher shames fourth-graders for flunking

Bully or motivator? A fourth-grade teacher in Idaho had students who met their reading goals to draw on the faces of classmates who failed.
With end of long strike at Caterpillar, a blow to US labor movement

Machinists striking against Caterpillar since May 1 have voted to accept a new labor contract that calls for concessions on benefits and a virtual freeze on wages. It's not much to cheer for manufacturing workers, analysts say.
Dick Clark: Music-TV mogul, restaurateur, investor, and entrepreneur

Dick Clark was known as a media mogul with integrity and unbounded energy. Dick Clark built a business empire that changed television and music.
Robert Redford: Our readers' favorite films

Robert Redford celebrates his birthday today, and we asked the Monitor's followers on Facebook what their favorite films were by the legendary actor and director. Here are the top five:
NFL deal reached: 'Football is back,' let the Brett Favre watch begin

NFL deal makers came to a compromise to end the 132-day shutdown Monday. The NFL deal will unleash a chaotic period of free agency, as well as the annual question: What about Brett Favre?
NFL in 'chaos' after lockout ruling. What happens now?

A federal judge's ruling to lift the lockout prompted a flurry of legal action and lots of confusion as players reported to empty practice facilities Tuesday. What it means for NFL football could become clearer in the days ahead, but for now, the league is in 'uncharted territory.'
'Three Cups of Tea': Is the publishing industry to blame for fabricated memoirs?

“In the age of Oprah and celebrity reality television ... everyone wants to be a spokesperson for some horrible incident or ... tragedy," says one book agent of the "Three Cups of Tea" controversy.
NFL lockout: If Friday's deadline passes, is the 2011 season doomed?

Thursday brought some positive news in the bid to avoid an NFL lockout, but even if Friday's deadline passes without a deal, there could be more opportunities ahead.
What happens to America – and the NFL – if there's no football?

An NFL lockout could begin Friday, endangering the 2011 season. Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League both struggled after they canceled seasons due to labor strife. How might the NFL weather such a storm?
Trade relations between Hoth and Mustafar? Lessons from fantasy worlds.

The law of comparative advantage shows the benefit of trade between regions with extremely different resources - and the costs of protectionism.
Space shuttle Atlantis launches successfully on last scheduled flight (VIDEO)

On its last mission the space shuttle Atlantis will bring 3,000 pounds of US supplies to the International Space Station, as well as a Russian module.
Why San Francisco’s police chief is apologizing to Muslims

San Francisco Police Chief George Gascón has been meeting with Muslim leaders and groups, apologizing for remarks he made about preparing for terrorist attacks.