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West explosion: Through the fire

West explosion: Through the fire

The Dallas Morning News interviewed more than 20 first responders to the fertilizer plant in West, Texas, inc…

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In an instant, robbery suspect fleeing police shattered a West Dallas family

In an instant, robbery suspect fleeing police shattered a West Dallas family

The Ipiñas were at the wrong place at the wrong time — when, police say, a man with an extensive criminal his…

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A year later, Texas soldier's suicide still haunts her mother in Bedford

A year later, Texas soldier's suicide still haunts her mother in Bedford

Sgt. Kim Agar was a Texas beauty queen, a talented singer and a soldier who was awarded several medals. But l…

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Texas Public School Students Will Be Required to Read the Bible

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By Sarah Mervosh Verified
| Beliefnet Verified
Texas approved a sweeping, new state book list on Friday, establishing for the first time a common set of books that millions of students across the state must read, including excerpts from the Bible. It is highly unusual — perhaps unprecedented — for a state, rather than a school or a teacher, to mandate a reading list for every grade level for all public school students. The list will shape what a generation of Texas students grows up reading.
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Texas public school students will be required to read the Bible

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By Sarah Mervosh Verified
| The Salt Lake Tribune Verified
Texas has approved a sweeping, new state book list, establishing for the first time a common set of books that millions of students across the state must read, including excerpts from the Bible. It is highly unusual — perhaps unprecedented — for a state, rather than a school or a teacher, to mandate a reading list for every grade level for all public school students. The list will shape what a generation of Texas students grows up reading.
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4 Are Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says

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By Mark Walker Verified, Sarah Mervosh Verified
| Breaking One
Heavy rains in parts of Kentucky on Saturday caused flooding that left four people dead and prompted evacuations, authorities said. Gov. Andy Beshear said officials had received reports of three deaths in Madison County, near Lexington, and one death in Jackson County, including "at least one motorist swept away and killed by flash flooding." Madison County was particularly hard hit, with fast surging water leaving many roads submerged.
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