Massachusetts Will Limit Practice Of Restraint And Seclusion In Schools
Massachusetts is one of a growing number of states that are putting new restrictions on the practice of restraining and secluding public school students.
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Obama In Tennessee To Promote Free Community College
President Obama is on the road as part of his effort to jump-start his 2015 agenda. Friday he's in Tennessee, talking about higher education.
Fired United Attendants Fight Back Over 'Menacing' Graffiti Episode
The airline's former employees are filing a federal whistleblower complaint over their termination for refusing to fly after discovering what they said was threatening graffiti on an aircraft.
House OKs Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Obama Veto Threat
The vote came hours after Nebraska's Supreme Court cleared the way for the controversial pipeline. The GOP-controlled Senate is also considering legislation to approve the pipeline.
Senator Asks Red Cross To Explain Its Finances
Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, wants the Red Cross to explain inaccuracies in how it has said it uses public donations, citing questions raised by an NPR and ProPublica investigation.
British Imam Convicted In U.S. Of Terrorism Charges Gets Life
Abu Hamza al-Masri was found guilty eight months ago of charges stemming from plots to kill tourists in Yemen to a plan to open a jihadist training camp in rural Oregon.
What U.S. Officials Know Now About The Standoffs In France
For the latest on Friday's tense situation in Paris, NPR's counterterrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston offers information she has learned from U.S. officials who are following the standoffs.
Measles Makes An Unwelcome Visit To Disneyland
An outbreak among visitors to two California theme parks shows once again that this supercontagious virus doesn't respect borders. Most of the afflicted people had not been vaccinated.
Unemployment Dips To 5.6 Percent As Economy Adds 252K Jobs
December's job growth caps a 2014 that saw the most jobs added to the economy since 1999.
Congress Renews Post-Terrorist Attack Insurance Payments
Opponents had argued that shopping mall developers, sports stadium owners and others shouldn't get taxpayer support. Supporters, who say private insurance would be too expensive, prevailed.