D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee updated a small, skeptical group of parents and school activists yesterday on her plans to overhaul 27 schools in academic trouble.
The C.I.A. said that a search of its records has found no evidence that it violated a judge?s order by destroying videotapes showing harsh interrogations.
WASHINGTON - Alejandro Moreno scored once, then Columbus got the winner on an own goal in winning its second straight game, 2-1 over D.C. United on Thursday night.
Alejandro Moreno scored once, then the Columbus Crew got the winner on an own-goal to win their second straight game, 2-1 over D.C. United on Thursday.
The academically struggling Washington, D.C., Public Schools may seek help from a successful Philadelphia charter-school organization. Mastery Charter Schools, a network that includes four city charters, is among six nonprofit education organizations identified as potential managers of 10 low-performing D.C. high schools, the Washington Post reported yesterday.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Davis Love III is back on top at Harbour Town. The five-time tournament champion shot a 5-under-par 66 yesterday for a share of the first-round lead in the Verizon Heritage with Justin Leonard and Lucas Glover.
Despite pleas from two N.C. governors and top lawmakers, Sen. Barack Obama didn't sound eager Thursday to debate in North Carolina this month. Rival Democrat Hillary Clinton has agreed to an April 27 debate in Raleigh. But Obama, speaking at the state fairgrounds, said he doubts a debate would cover any new ground. "I could deliver Senator Clinton's lines," he said. "I'm sure she could deliver
With the 29th annual Tri-C JazzFest in full swing, Ol' Blue Eyes lives! Singer-guitarist John Pizzarelli will be joined by the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra for a Sinatra tribute concert Friday, April 18, at Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre, part of the 29th annual Tri-C JazzFest.