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In Pictures: Rebuilding a town: Parkersburg Iowa
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Judge stops W. Va. single-sex classes: Were they a success or pseudoscience?
A federal judge prevented a West Virginia public school from proceeding with its single-sex classes, saying parents didn't get a fair chance to withdraw their kids. But the question of whether single-sex classes work or are built on unhelpful gender stereotypes gathers pace.
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Warm spring, more tornadoes? Meteorologists raise red flags.
An unusually balmy spring plus cold fronts are a formula for stronger thunderstorms and tornadoes, as hard-hit communities strive to be more resilient.
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Parkersburg, Iowa, emerges as model for tornado recovery
Parkersburg paired FEMA aid with small-town work ethic to rebuild. It could be a template for other tornado-damaged towns.
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In Pictures: Rebuilding a town: Parkersburg Iowa
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Egg Recall boosts demand for West Virginia eggs
Egg recall: West Virginia's egg production is expected to increase following a national salmonella scare.
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Ramadi struggles to instill a rule of law
Attacks rise, but a new $21 million court has failed to convict any major suspects in six months. US Marines frustrated by shrinking role in key Iraqi city
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