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Grill-Off: Bittman Takes on America's Chefs
Food guru Mark Bittman and chef Chris Schlesinger have been at odds for years over just the right way to cook. They debate simple vs. fancy techniques for summer grilling.
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School Picks Favorite Books Ahead of Main Awards
The winners of the most prestigious awards in children's literature have been announced. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the best picture book, and the Newbery to the best children's book. Before the awards, were announced, one Illinois school held its own mock competition.
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Singer-Songwriter Missy Higgins
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State panel discusses new model for teacher licensing, pay
The new model would create an alternative pathway for becoming a teacher and advanced roles that could increase a teacher's pay.
The Final Four are set in this year's March Madness
The Final Four is set for the NCAA men's basketball tournament: Rivals North Carolina and Duke will face off in one semifinal; in the other, Kansas will face Villanova.
Racing for Adventure in Borneo
In December 2003, fitness journalist Stefani Jackenthal competed in the Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, an annual four-day adventure race with a $200,000 prize. The event, held on the island of Borneo, involved kayaking, biking, rock climbing and running -- a lot of running. Hear her audio diary.
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