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School principals say culture wars made last year 'rough as hell'

School principals say culture wars made last year 'rough as hell'

A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.
by Cory Turner

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No longer the fringe: Small-town voters fear for America

No longer the fringe: Small-town voters fear for America

In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence. They see America as a dark place, dangerous, where democracy is under attack by a tyrannical government.
by The Associated Press

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House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions

House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions

Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike. The House passed a bill Wednesday that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

U.S. lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

U.S. senators from both parties have expressed skepticism that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons will lower prices for consumers. But the CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Tuesday that there will still be competition. They told a hearing that a merger will help them counter growing rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon. 
by The Associated Press

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