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Bank of England picks new markets and banking head

The Bank of England has appointed a new deputy governor of markets and banking, a key post left vacant after its first pick was unexpectedly forced to resign over potential conflicts of interest. The central bank said that Sir David Ramsden, a chief economic adviser to the UK...
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New York’s public schools vastly outspend the nation

The courtroom war over New York’s school funding is far from over. Capping 13 years of litigation in the landmark Campaign for Fiscal Equity case, the state Court of Appeals ruled in November 2006 that Albany’s school aid to New York City was on a constitutionally acceptable track....
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Online classes, new text help keep Cherokee language alive

Keeping alive a language and culture that were on the verge of dying is critical, and making Cherokee language classes available online has successfully contributed to the effort, said B.J. Foreman, multi-media director for the Cherokee Nation. The online classes are available to the public free of charge,...
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Oxford University dons lose new vote over retirement age

Academics at Oxford University have failed in a new bid to challenge rules forcing them to retire at 67. The university’s congregation – which is made up of academics and administrative staff – voted down a call to axe the retirement age. Paul Ewart, a 69-year-old professor of...
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