(Missourinet) The new Missouri House education committee chairman is focused on educational choice, and says the committee’s aim is to ensure that every young person in Missouri has access to a quality education. State Rep. Chuck Basye, R-Rocheport, sp...
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Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
(AP) A strong typhoon that barreled through the central Philippines has left at least 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Catholic country. Typhoon Phanfone stranded many peop...
Read More »Israeli lawmaker aims to oust Netanyahu in Likud primary
(AP) Israel’s Likud party is holding a primary vote to choose its leader. It’s the first serious internal challenge to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his decade-plus in power. Veteran politician Gideon Saar hopes to unseat Ne...
Read More »Missouri officials propose $400M teacher pay boost plan
(AP) — Missouri education officials say they have a plan that would not only increase teachers’ pay but also offer raises and attract them to positions that are challenging to fill. The state currently has one of the worst teacher compensations i...
Read More »Lin-Manuel Miranda lays out his ambitious goal for 2020
Disney Channel/Todd Wawrychuk(NEW YORK) -- With the ability to see what's going on in the world around you at any moment, it's no wonder why some people find Twitter absolutely addicting. One celebrity, however, says he's putting the brakes ...
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