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Retiring Ohio State President Cites Age, Family
Ohio State President Gordon Gee says he is retiring because he is getting older and wants to spend more time with his family. He says the recent furor over his recorded remarks jabbing Roman Catholics played a small part in his decision. (J...
California Teen Invents Quick-charging Device
A California high school student has created a new type of "supercapacitor." The San Jose teen's invention could help pave the way for cell phones that can be charged in 30 seconds. (June 3)
AP Top Stories May 31 P
Here's the latest news for Friday, May 31st: Arizona mother released from Mexico jail; Pres. Obama urges Congress to stop student loan increase; Zumba instructor sentenced for prostitution; Pig gets a wheelchair, book deal.
Bee Winner Wants To Be Quantum Physicist
Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Arvind Mahankali says he wants to study quantum physics and mathematics in college. The 13-year-old beat out 281 spellers to win this year's title. (May 31)
Obama: High College Costs Hold Back Middle Class
Pres. Barack Obama is urging Congress to prevent an increase in student loan rates, saying rising college costs hold back the entire middle class and unfairly saddle young people with more debt just as they are starting out in their adult l...
13-Year-Old Spells 'Knaidel,' Wins Spelling Bee
13-year-old Arvind Mahankali of Bayside Hills, New York won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 'knaidel,' a German-derived Yiddish word for a dumpling. (May 31)
13-Year-Old Spells 'Knaidel,' Wins Spelling Bee
13-year-old Arvind Mahankali of Bayside Hills, New York won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 'knaidel,' a German-derived Yiddish word for a dumpling. (May 31)
Extreme Weather Prompts Stronger Structures
With extreme weather becoming more frequent, many schools and even homeowners are considering better methods of reinforcing their structures. (May 30)
Raw: Flood Waters Crash Through College Campus
A northern Illinois community college hopes to be open for its summer session after it suffered flooding. Heavy rains flooded parts of Carl Sandburg College's campus in Galesburg on Tuesday. (May 30)
Exclusive: Spelling Bee's New Vocab Test
The country's top spellers are outside Washington for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In an historic change, contenders must also know the definition of some words. The AP got exclusive access to the quiz kids took before taking the stag...
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