El nombre oficial es Vaughn International Studies Academy, una escuela con 594 estudiantes de secundaria en la ciudad de San Fernando que es parte del Centro de Aprendizaje Vaughn, un grupo de escuelas chárter desde kínder hasta el grado 12, donde los trofeos académicos tienen más peso que los deportivos. Y eso no cambiará, sin […]
Vaughn Tiene un Buen Equipo de Básquetbol
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México: 60 Cadáveres en Crematorio Desatan Dudas en Familias
MEXICO (AP) _ Más de 100 personas se han acercado a las autoridades del estado sureño de Guerrero para averiguar si tienen las cenizas de sus seres queridos o fueron engañados y los restos jamás fueron quemados, como ocurrió con algunas personas tras el hallazgo de 60 cadáveres en un crematorio abandonado. El fiscal de […]
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Obama Sends Congress Request for Military Force Against IS
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sent Congress legislation Wednesday Feb. 11, to authorize military force against Islamic State fighters, asking lawmakers to “show the world we are united in our resolve” to defeat militants who have overrun parts of the Middle East and threaten attacks on the United States. In urging Congress to back […]
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Being Your Parent’s Parent Is Difficult But Potentially Rewarding
I truly miss my mother, who died 18 months ago, at age 90. She was the quintessential Jewish mother and an expert at guilt. When I phoned her in South Africa, I didn’t just say hello; I also said I’m sorry. I had almost always done something wrong. Perhaps I did not call my sister […]
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Questions About Widow’s Benefits
Q: I am very concerned that I may have messed up my future widow’s benefits from Social Security. I started taking my Social Security when I was 62. I am now 68. My husband is 78 and in poor health. He is not expected to live much longer. Will I get reduced widow’s benefits because […]
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Easy, Delicious Meals that Make Hearts Happy
Did you know that small, positive additions to your diet and lifestyle can help promote a healthier heart? Instead of denying yourself the delicious flavors you crave, try weaving a few subtle changes into your menu and you can healthfully and conveniently meet your wellness goals. Show your heart some love Besides giving meals a […]
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Lincoln Advantage: MKC Crossover Has Style, Function Ideal for the American Motorist
The Lincoln MKC is the fountain of youth for this formal luxury division of Ford Motor Co. Suddenly, Lincoln has a desirable new entry in the fastest growing segment of vehicles in the U.S.: the compact crossover. All of the European and import luxury brands have at least one and so do the mainstream brands. […]
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Tips for Doing Your Own Faux Painting
Dear James: I was at a recent home show and saw how some faux painting really jazzed up a room. My budget is limited, so I plan to try to paint my dining room myself. Please give me some hints on doing it properly? — Marsha W. Dear Marsha: The best hint of all is […]
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Horoscope for the Week of February 15, 2015
ARIES (March 21-April 19). How would you like to hold a candle to a dollar bill or turn it into confetti in the paper shredder? You wouldn’t. And yet, some of the extra stuff you have that you don’t need one bit is taking up real estate that you’re paying for. To feel rich, get […]
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Second Defeat for GOP on Homeland, Immigration Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans put Democrats on record for a second time Wednesday against legislation combining Homeland Security funding with rollbacks of President Barack Obama’s immigration policies. But there was little evidence Congress was any closer to a solution to fund the department past Feb. 27 as that deadline approaches. The vote in the […]