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First lady Melania Trump, accompanied by special guests, will smile from the gallery above. The speech offers Trump an opportunity to stand before millions of viewers around the United States and the world, and try to reframe his presidency after a chaotic opening in which he's rattled world leaders, railed against leaked information, engaged in open warfare with the press and seen his signature effort to halt some immigration thwarted by the courts. There also are big questions about how Democrats... Читать дальше...

The Los Alamos Monitor (https://goo.gl/XI5Wjw ) the district has decided to have its five elementary schools leave the National School Lunch Program by next school year because the portions are too small and the selection of choices slows the service.

ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic National Committee fails to choose new leader on first ballot; voting continues.

Farhadi’s “The Salesman” is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, but the filmmaker is boycotting the event because of President Trump’s continued attempt to ban travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering America. Anousheh Ansari, who was the first female space tourist, and Firouz Naderi, a former director of Solar Systems Exploration at NASA, will represent “The Salesman” on Sunday night, despite having zero ties to the film industry.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A state task force says that help from the private sector could help address Maine's low third-grade literacy rates. The task force's recent report supports a pilot program addressing early childhood program supported by loans from private investors or performance-based contracts.

Every Oscar-Nominated Movie You Can Watch at Home Right Now (Photos) The reigning Best Actress (Brie Larson) with potential Best Supporting Actress winner Viola Davis at Women In Film. [...] unlike the bottle service and sparkler bombast that normally takes place under the array of LED panels, the most Oscar-nominated actor of all time huddled on the stage reserved for carnation-wearing women such as Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Emma Stone, reigning Best Actress Brie Larson. The scene inside WIF’s cocktail party... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York congresswoman has voiced outrage over the White House decision to block The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Politico and others from a press briefing. The decision Friday by White House press secretary Sean Spicer to limit access has sparked an outcry among journalists and others.

(AP) — Wyoming lawmakers have defeated a proposal to let school districts eliminate teacher tenure programs. Casper Democrat Rep. Debbie Bovee says the measure was unfair to educators at a time when the Legislature is considering deep cuts to education.

“The White Helmets” is nominated for Best Documentary Short, but 21-year-old cinematographer Khaled Khateeb can’t travel to Los Angeles, according to internal Trump administration correspondence, obtained by the AP, stating the Department of Homeland Security won’t allow him in the country. Last week, rescue workers depicted in “White Helmets” obtained U.S. visas so they’d be able to attend the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The film follows members of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The arena has all the features that a professional sports venue needs: stands, warm-up areas for teams, massive screens for spectators and a broadcast platform for commentators. "Las Vegas needs to consistently reinvent itself to remain relevant to the up-and-coming generation," said Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and a member of the board of directors of Millennial Esports, the company behind the arena. Las Vegas casinos have invested in numerous non-gaming amenities to attract the elusive millennials... Читать дальше...

A panel from the university's liberal arts college and medical school conducted interviews with 20 applicants last week and are in the selection process. Minnesota high school students who have been accepted in the liberal arts college and express an interest in medical careers are invited to apply after being reviewed for experience in leadership and medicine. The program's goals are to invest in future physicians earlier in their education and to create a diverse workforce, said Dimple Patel... Читать дальше...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Catholic school system in Bismarck is planning to build a financial education center for students, after receiving a $2 million donation. Personal finance or financial literacy teaches lessons on credit cards and loans. According to a news release from Light of Christ schools, the campaign has raised $23.1 million in donations.

Dinesh D’Souza’s Anti-Hillary Doc Beats ‘Batman v Superman’ for Worst Picture After getting roundly roasted by critics and most comic book fans so badly that it led to Ben Affleck’s disappointed face becoming an internet meme, it would seem that Batman v Superman: [...] the sarcastic awards ceremony that “honors” the worst films of the year gave its top prize to Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party. The film, which was released just after the Republican National Convention last year... Читать дальше...

Another A’s player has decided to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic, citing a desire to correctly prepare for the regular season. On Sunday, Oakland slugger Khris Davis stepped away from Team Mexico, saying he felt overextended and wanted to focus on his commitment to the A’s, and Saturday, reliever Liam Hendriks did the same, leaving Team Australia two days before he was expected to depart for WBC play in Japan. “I’ve been wanting to go in my heart, but when I really sat down and thought about it... Читать дальше...

The last commercial gasp of the zombie trend offers gore and a surprisingly clear-eyed message about survival The film industry took to it with dollar signs in its eyes and did what any proper horde of undead would do: they consumed all but the bones and gristle before leaving the genre to television’s ongoing custody. Melanie (newcomer Sennia Nanua) is a “Hungry,” one of countless victims of a fungal infection that has wiped out most of the world’s human population and turned them into roving, screeching cannibals. Читать дальше...

The group was among several U.S. nonprofits that rejected federal grant money designed to counter violent extremism, citing actions and statements made by President Donald Trump that they view as anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant, including the ban on travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries that he tried to impose. Ka Joog is planning an April fundraising event to try to make up for the half-million dollars it turned down, in hopes that it can expand its programs as planned to help as many young people as possible. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Each month, more than 2,100 elementary students in the Omaha area are given books to call their own, to share with their parents, to learn to read. Melissa Mayo, the director of Classroom Ready Initiatives at the local United Way, told the Omaha World-Herald (http://bit.ly/2mldcPv ) that it takes about $250,000 to pay for a year of the program, which aims to provide books to families that might be struggling financially. Stacey Stoffel, a fifth-grade teacher at Mockingbird Elementary in south Omaha and the school's Book Trust manager... Читать дальше...

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hampshire hospitals are dropping their plans to pursue an affiliation. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health and Elliot Health System began working on a formal agreement in May but officials said Friday both sides have agreed to end that effort. Instead, the two organizations will continue to find ways to work together to serve their communities. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock system includes Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, a 400-bed facility in Lebanon. Elliot Hospital in Manchester has 300 beds.

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The University of Akron is aiming to encourage students to graduate within four years by offering a new scholarship that grows in value annually if recipients maintain a 2.0 GPA. Akron President Matthew Wilson says one of his goals is to increase retention and graduation rates.

CHICAGO (AP) — As Republicans try to unite around a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, one of the most popular parts of the law will be among the most difficult to replace: the guarantee of health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. The challenge of providing insurance for Americans who have no other alternative has some congressional Republicans considering whether to ask the states to reboot high-risk pools, an option with a rocky history. The health care law requires insurance... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Country singer Willie Nelson, the children of the late reggae icon Bob Marley and comedian Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the growing number of celebrities publicly jumping into the marijuana industry and eyeing the California pot market, which is expected to explode after voters legalized the recreational use of weed. Analysts say brands already established in legal medical marijuana dispensaries — including celebrities who partner with approved California growers — will... Читать дальше...

Courts say schools need "reasonable suspicion" for a search, compared to the higher "probable cause" evidence outside of school settings. The official conducted a second search after he recalled that the student had alleged gang ties, and found 13 bullets after dumping the bag's contents, records show. "Rumors do not rise to reasonable suspicion, and mere affiliation with a criminal group does not constitute a crime or a justification for a search, even in a school," Judge Jennifer Brunner wrote for the three-judge panel. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman has called for a special prosecutor to investigate whether Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and was in touch with President Donald Trump's team during the campaign. Rep. Darrell Issa (EYE'-suh) of California says it would be improper for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to lead the investigation.

A chance of passing showers is on tap for the the Bay Area this weekend before the region gets a stretch of something unique — dry weather, forecasters said Saturday. The isolated showers in the region should bring minimal rainfall totals of around a tenth of an inch or less on Saturday and should not cause problems for the residential neighborhoods that experienced flooding in San Jose this week, said Bob Benjamin, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Monterey. A season of heavy rain has brought frequent reports of mudslides... Читать дальше...

[...] the Supreme Court's task is deciding whether the law, meant to prevent communications between sex offenders and minors via social media, is so broad that it violates the Constitution's free-speech protections. The law addressed websites that might allow sex offenders to gather information about minors, the state court said. Groups including the libertarian Cato Institute and the American Civil Liberties Union argue the North Carolina law could ban sex offenders from online life that includes... Читать дальше...