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Friday, May 03, 2013  A Missouri senator blocked a vote on a bill that would base some state funding for Missouri public universities on performance standards and career placement.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An anonymous source says that Armstrong admits to doping during an interview to be broadcast Thursday.

Monday, January 14, 2013  International biking phenomenon Lance Armstrong is expected to reverse course and apologize and offer a limited confession about his doping scandal.

Monday, December 10, 2012  It would base 10 percent of funding on meeting performance goals

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Armstrong will remain on the cancer charity's board

Friday, October 12, 2012  Armstrong's Livestrong fighting for future at 15 years amid doping allegations

Thursday, October 11, 2012  USADA lays out Armstrong evidence with more than 200 pages, 26 witnesses

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Chicago parents scramble to find safe place for students as teacher strike rolls into 2nd day

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  In the areas audited, the overall performance was Fair.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Prosecutors say Colorado theater shooting suspect was angry over poor academic performance

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Jason Ray Zimmerschied pleaded guilty to the attempted use of a child in a sexual performance.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Five more states are being granted waivers from the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  A University of Missouri researcher reports she has found a link between childhood obesity and poor math skills.