New La. gov. pledges to fight corruption
Republican Bobby Jindal, the nation's first Indian-American governor, was sworn in Monday in Louisiana and moved quickly to make good on a campaign promise to clean up the corrupt image of this hurricane-battered state.
Conflict of interest tanks worker's case
For years, Braxton Berkley was exposed to chemicals while helping build top-secret military planes at Lockheed Martin's storied Skunk Works plant. He says those chemicals made him ill — but his case reached a dead end at the state's highest court.
Yale announces boosts in financial aid
Yale University said Monday it is joining an expanding group of elite colleges under pressure from parents, lawmakers and alumni to make top schools more affordable to middle-class and upper middle-class families.
Calif. sheriff facing indictment retires
Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona, indicted last fall on federal corruption charges, retired Monday to focus on defending himself.
DC mayor to fire 6 workers
At least six child welfare employees will be fired for improperly handling concerns about a woman's care for her four daughters, who were later found dead in their home, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty said Monday.
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Republican Bobby Jindal, the nation's first Indian-American governor, was sworn in Monday in Louisiana and moved quickly to make good on a campaign promise to clean up the corrupt image of this hurricane-battered state.
Conflict of interest tanks worker's case
For years, Braxton Berkley was exposed to chemicals while helping build top-secret military planes at Lockheed Martin's storied Skunk Works plant. He says those chemicals made him ill — but his case reached a dead end at the state's highest court.
Yale announces boosts in financial aid
Yale University said Monday it is joining an expanding group of elite colleges under pressure from parents, lawmakers and alumni to make top schools more affordable to middle-class and upper middle-class families.
Calif. sheriff facing indictment retires
Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona, indicted last fall on federal corruption charges, retired Monday to focus on defending himself.
DC mayor to fire 6 workers
At least six child welfare employees will be fired for improperly handling concerns about a woman's care for her four daughters, who were later found dead in their home, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty said Monday.
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