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The College Board has announced a partnership with Khan Academy to make prep materials for the SAT college-entrance exam available free online.

Test Preppers, Take Note: Free SAT Study Tools Could Signal Sea Change

The College Board has announced a unique partnership with Khan Academy to make prep materials for the SAT college-entrance exam available for students.

Relatives await word of survivors from a cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River. The Eastern Star was carrying more than 450 people; only 14 have been rescued.

Death Toll Up To 65 In China Boat Disaster; Government Orders Censorship

Of the more than 450 people who were aboard the Eastern Star when it capsized in rough weather Monday, only 14 have reportedly been saved — but rescuers haven't given up hope of finding more alive.

The U.N. wants better health for older folks, like nomadic herder Mijiddorj Ayur of South Gobi, Mongolia.

A New U.N. Health Goal Targets Folks 69 And Under. Ageism Or Realism?

A proposal calls for countries to reduce the death rate among 50-to-69-year-olds from diseases like cancer and stroke. So are 70-year-olds out of luck?

Sgt. Aaron Goodwin, of the Portsmouth, N.H. Police Dept., seen here being questioned in May, should have refused a gift from an elderly woman he met while on the job, a review panel says.

Police Officer Should Have Refused $2.7M Bequest, Review Panel Says

The story has caused outrage in Portsmouth, N.H., where residents have complained that the case sets a dangerous precedent and sends a troubling message about police priorities.

Prices for wholesale eggs doubled in May, while prices for shell eggs in grocery stores have also risen.

Avian Flu Outbreak Has U.S. Bakers Begging For Europe's Eggs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will allow pasteurized egg imports from the Netherlands to alleviate dwindling supplies and higher prices from the ongoing outbreak on U.S. poultry farms.

Three Things You Might Not Know About Tour Guides

If you’ve ever traveled abroad – especially with a group – you’ve probably met up with a local tour guide at your destination. KPLU travel expert Matthew…

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