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Knox Schools chief responds to education waiver

Last Updated: 10:30 02/09/12

Knox Co. Schools Superintendent Jim McIntyre responded Thursday mornig to news that the Obama Administration planned to offer No Child Left Behind Waivers to 10 states, including Tennessee. (Full Story)

Knox Schools chief responds to education waiver

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Pregnant California teen held 9 days, beaten by boyfriend Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:14 AM 02/09/12 - Police say a pregnant teenager was held captive nine days in a California home, where she was bound with tape and beaten by a jealous boyfriend. (Full Story)
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Quarterly loss hits $3.3B at Postal Service Post a comment! Last Updated: 10:16 AM 02/09/12 - The U.S. Postal Service is reporting quarterly losses of $3.3 billion, hurt by declining mail volume and mounting costs for future retiree health benefits. (Full Story)
Several more animals found alive in condemned Knox Co. house 13 Comments Last Updated: 11:39 PM 02/08/12 - Animal control officers saved several more animals Wednesday from a condemned house in Northeast Knox County. (Full Story)
Rodney Atkins out of trouble 1 Comment Last Updated: 11:14 PM 02/08/12 - Knoxville native Rodney Atkins was told by a judge he won't be prosecuted for domestic assault. (Full Story)
Family speaks out about 10-million dollar lawsuit against trooper 14 Comments Last Updated: 6:52 PM 02/08/12 - Trooper Van Morgan will go before a judge on Thursday. (Full Story)
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GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy

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Last Updated: 5:48 PM 02/08/12 - The White House pushed back in the face of a political firestorm, arguing that Obama was sensitive to the objections and looking for a way to allay the concerns - (Full Story)

GOP targets child tax break for illegal immigrants

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Last Updated: 5:45 PM 02/08/12 - Republicans are looking to deny child tax credits to illegal immigrants — refund checks averaging $1,800 — in an effort that has roused anger among Hispanics and some Democratic lawmakers. - (Full Story)

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Serbia urges citizens to save power in big freeze

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Last Updated: 10:37 AM 02/09/12 - The Serb state power company said its system cannot hold on for much longer and authorities urged citizens to save electricity in an appeal aired on national television. - (Full Story)

Bishop warns of priest sex abuse cases in Asia

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Last Updated: 10:34 AM 02/09/12 - A top Asian church official told a Vatican-backed conference on fighting priestly sex abuse Thursday that a culture of silence prevalent on the continent has kept many victims from coming forward. - (Full Story)

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Butterfingers stunt tweaks Patriots' dropped pass

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Last Updated: 11:53 AM 02/08/12 - An online pawnbroker dumped hundreds of Butterfinger candy bars in Boston's Copley Square on Tuesday with a note: "Thank you Wes Welker." - (Full Story)

Alaska man accused of trying to extortion plot against government

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Last Updated: 11:42 AM 02/08/12 - Authorities in Alaska say a man threatened to teach "crackheads" how to make "electromagnetic distortion devices" unless the state paid him $85,000. - (Full Story)

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Mrs. Obama beats Fallon in WH fitness challenge

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Last Updated: 12:30 PM 02/08/12 - Michelle Obama and "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's "Let's Move!" fitness campaign. - (Full Story)

Taiwan's 'Love' features Taiwan-China romance

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Last Updated: 12:27 PM 02/08/12 - "Love," directed by Niu Chen-zer, tells the story of a young Taiwanese businessman who meets a single mother from Beijing while looking to acquire a home in the Chinese capital. - (Full Story)

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