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Deal reached on ground zero health claimsExternal Link
New York City has agreed to pay up to $657 million to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits filed by ground zero responders who say they were sickened by World Trade Center dust.
MSNBC.com | Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:09:15 GMT
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School cuts a no-win lesson for allExternal Link

Members of the Kansas City School Board listen to citizens during a meeting Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. The school board voted to close nearly half the district's schools in a desperate bid to stay afloat. Msnbc.com readers share stories about how large spending cuts are leading to drastic measures in their school districts.



MSNBC.com | Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:37:03 GMT
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Highway deaths hit lowest level since ’50sExternal Link

Morning commuters travel the 210 Freeway between Los Angeles and cities to the east.Fewer people are dying on America's highways as more motorists buy into buckling up and embracing safety innovations. A sour economy that dampened traveling instincts also is a contributor.



MSNBC.com | Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:23 GMT
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NBC: 3 U.S. officers reprimanded over battleExternal Link
Three Army commanders linked to a battle that killed nine Americans in Afghanistan in 2008 been given letters of reprimand for reportedly failing to adequately protect their forces.
MSNBC.com | Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:37:00 GMT
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California murder suspect broke paroleExternal Link

John Albert Gardner III is escorted by sheriff deputies at an arraignment March 3.A convicted sex offender charged with murdering one California teenager and under investigation for another killing violated his parole by moving too close to a school.



MSNBC.com | Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:08:29 GMT
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