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Local school districts and charter networks will soon have to submit spending plans to their state education agency, which means they will be deciding now where the money is most needed.

The city of Lafayette broke ground on Tuesday on a $55 million public safety building. Officials behind the project promised that by completion Lafayette…

A surge in demand for Tokay Geckos is leading to the "rapacious collection" of the animals in Southeast Asia," says a wildlife-protection group. Unsubstantiated claims of miracle cures from traditional medicines are helping fuel the demand.

It's World Rabies Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests a celebration to learn about how to prevent the spread of the fatal disease.

Idaho's sparse population and mountainous terrain contribute to the states' network sluggishness, but bears might also be to blame.

"Without collective resolve, the confidence that the world so badly needs will not return," Christine Lagarde says.

The 2011 British Wildlife Photography Awards feature the U.K.'s resident animals as they roam their terrain and swim in their waters.

Alexander Galimov, 26, had been severely burned. Last week's plane crash killed most of the players and staff on Russia's elite Lokomotiv hockey team. Several NHL veterans were among those who died.

The haul also solidifies Romney's status as the lead man in the primary contest. He saw a significant increase in donations, while his opponents raised less money.

In a letter addressed to Congress, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe calls for slashing 150,000 jobs - mostly through retirements. The most significant savings Donahoe suggests would come from the Postal Service breaking away from the federal health benefits plan.