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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Official: 10 States Receive Leeway From No Child Left Behind
President Obama on Thursday will free 10 states, including Massachusetts, from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, The Associated Press has learned.With Warren Ahead, Democratic Hopefuls Gear Up For Primary
Democratic Senate candidates Jim King and Marisa DeFranco speak at a forum at Boston Latin Academy. The third candidate, Elizabeth Warren, did not attend. (Monica Brady-Myerov/WBUR)Two candidates have their eyes set on the Senate Democratic primary -- Marisa DeFranco and Jim King. And then there's Elizabeth Warren, who appears to be focused on the general election.
Powerful GOP-Linked SuperPAC Has Clear Agenda
The most powerful superPAC in this election may be one that hasn't visibly flexed its muscles yet. But the man who runs American Crossroads and its nonprofit sibling Crossroads GPS says the groups have a clear goal: stop President Obama's agenda and replace him as president.On Point At 10: SuperPACs, Big Money In Politics
Boston Public Schools Gets $4M Boost For Arts Instruction
The new grant, along with about $4 million already committed, will be used to go directly towards arts education in all Boston public schools.Speaker DeLeo: No New Taxes In Mass. Budget
House Speaker Robert DeLeo's comments, made in a speech Wednesday, appear to deal a blow to Gov. Deval Patrick's plan to raise new revenues.Earlier: Patrick Unveils Mass. Spending Plan
Miller Makes 36 Saves As Sabres Blank Bruins 6-0
Buffalo Sabres' Christian Ehrhoff scores on Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday. (AP)The Buffalo Sabres coach had plenty to smile about after a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins.
Nation & World
Conservatives Hope To Reach Hard-Pressed Youth
'We Are Still Awake,' Says Egyptian Protester
U.S. Strategy For Afghan War Reaches Critical Stage
Boston & Region
Economy & Business
Greek Government Reaches Austerity Deal That's Key To Bailout Payment
Jobless Claims Drop By 15,000
Settlement Reached With Banks On Relief For Some Homeowners
Sports
Miller Makes 36 Saves As Sabres Blank Bruins 6-0
WBUR Blogs
Mass. Public Health Officials Looking Into Vaginal Hysterectomy Infections
Daily Rounds: Trans-Fats Plummeting; Measles Alert For Super Bowl Village; Head Lice Breakthrough; Premiums Rising
Doctors Not Always Open, Honest With Patients, Survey Finds
The Food Network rules, the critic has fallen: talking about the big picture with Colman Andrews
Making Your Own Cocktail Onions
Food Fact, Feb. 7: Fettuccine Alfredo
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