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The class-action lawsuit alleges the state of Michigan has failed to live up to its constitution by not teaching some children to read.

The quake, whose magnitude was reported as 7.2 before being downgraded to 7.1, severely damaged churches, hospitals, and other buildings when it struck the inland area of Bohol, one of the central Visayas Islands. More than 90 people reportedly have been killed.

The housing sector has been a bright spot for the economy. But a drop in sales of new homes last month has some economists thinking that higher mortgage rates might be sapping some of that sector's momentum.

I see a lot of movies. This may seem like fun, but in fact it is part of my job. In other words, it is work.I wish I could report that I spend hours and…

Usually, New York is an afterthought when it comes to the presidential primary calendar. Not this year. After Tuesday's rally at Cohoes High School,…

Linda talks with Sandra Lynn Wood of Russellville, Arkansas, who was the forewoman of the Whitewater jury, about the outcome of the trial. CUTAWAY 1A 0:59 1B 4. JUROR II -- Linda continues her interview with Sandra Wood about the facts presented in the Whitewater trial. 5. POLITICAL FALLOUT -- NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that the verdict in the Whitewater trial has cast a shadow over President Clinton, who just a week ago was far ahead of Dole in the polls. Funder 0:29 XPromo 0:29 CUTAWAY 1B 0:29 RETURN1 0:29 NEWS 2:59 NEWS 1:59 THEME MUSIC 0:29 1C 6. CHINA DISSIDENT -- Noah talks with Mike Jendrzejczyk (jenn-DREEZ-sick), the Washington Director of Human Rights Watch-Asia. Chinese police have detained dissident Wang Donghai (WAHNG dong-HY) after he and six other activists petitioned the National People's Congress on May 27th, demanding the release of political prisoners. Mr. Jendrzejczyk believes that paranoia in the Chinese government toward the democracy movement has increased in recent months as economic reforms have triggered more unrest. This recent round of arrests comes one week before the anniversary of the military crackdown that ended pro- democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4th, 1989.

A record that's hard for most people to swallow: Joey Chestnut, has won his 13th Nathan's hot dog eating contest - 75 hot dogs. Oooft! At least there was social distancing.

New movies are everywhere! A quick look at five of the latest, from Will Smith's Pursuit of Happyness to a live-action version of Charlotte's Web.

After Court Square bailout, Councilors demand to be kept in the loop

Many municipalities in the Northeast are declaring snow emergencies and relaxing parking restrictions.