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Mitt Romney unveils education reform plan heavy on 'parental choice' (+video)

Mitt Romney's plan for education reform challenges President Obama and teacher's unions, including federal money for some low-income and disabled students to attend private schools.
South's 'extreme drought' could be felt at supermarkets soon

The price of beef is set to skyrocket in the fall as a cattle shortage takes shape. Pastures are dying from the drought and ranchers are selling their cattle rather than buying costly feed.
Mississippi River nears crest in Memphis, but concern shifts south

Mississippi River floodwaters might pose more of a threat to the Delta region south of Memphis than they do to Memphis itself. In the Delta, the flood brings back memories of 1927.
Planned Parenthood showdown could reveal true nature of tea party

If tea party Republicans stick to plans to defund Planned Parenthood – even at the cost of a government shutdown – it would raise questions about whether the movement is driven more by small government ideals or classic Republican 'values' issues.
College tuition: New law aims for more transparency in costs

Federal law now requires institutions to be more upfront about college tuition and other fees. Will choosing the right school be easier for families?
Blanche Lincoln held on in Arkansas, but hears 'tea party' footsteps

Arkansas is ripe for 'tea party' activism to grow and target incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln – and perhaps even GOP Senate candidate John Boozman – in the November election.
Has Blanche Lincoln lost the women's vote in Senate race?

Incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln faces a runoff in the Arkansas Democratic primary Tuesday. As a centrist, she has angered many Democrats, and women could be a key voting bloc.
Can a terror prison spark a boom?

US Officials say a prison for ‘Gitmo’ detainees will boost rural Thomson, Ill. Don’t count on it.
A primary fight for Sen. Blanche Lincoln: Good for Republicans?

The liberal wing of the Democratic Party, no fan of incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, is cheering the forthcoming primary fight with state Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. Some political analysts say the internal party battle could make the seat even riper for a Republican takeover.
Sen. Blanche Lincoln fights for her political life

As a 'Blue Dog' Democrat, Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas has often sided with Republicans. But that's left Democrats grumbling and the GOP thinking she's an easy target in the 2010 elections.
Can the GOP and 'tea party' activists get along?

They've clashed in some places. But in Arkansas the old guard GOP and the tea party are united, so far, in a bid to oust Sen. Blanche Lincoln.
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Amid student apartments, some lobby for historical site: the Clinton home

Bill and Hillary Clinton were married in a home that now stands out against neglected college student duplexes nearby.
Mexico considers 'ban' on street children

New law would require officials to move street kids into schools or other programs – or face a $420-per-child fine.
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Study: Most companies lie to SEC about environmental fines

Most companies that are hit with large environmental sanctions fail to disclose this information to the Securities and Exchange Commission, as required by law, a researcher at the University of Arkansas has found.
Praise Song for the Day

Inauguration Day poet delivers verse in a tradition of hope.