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Primary election certified by Ga. Sec. of State

ATLANTA Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp has certified the results of the state's July 20 primary election. Kemp's office announced the certification Wednesday, saying all counties have provided all votes cast for each candidate and that the results are accurate.

Md. teachers no longer get early peak at tests

BALTIMORE Maryland teachers are no longer allowed to review test booklets before the annual reading and math examinations are given to students. The state had allowed teachers to review test booklets up to two weeks ahead of time.

Study finds San Francisco compost is not toxic

SAN FRANCISCO Officials say the compost made from San Francisco sewage that was given away to gardeners is as safe as products in garden stores.

Middle school magnets show imperfect reform in MontCo

Montgomery County's vaunted magnet middle schools have failed to produce consistent gains on state test scores hoped for in the lowest-performing areas of the district.

UCLA launches experimental hand transplant program

LOS ANGELES UCLA says it is launching a hand transplant study and is looking for amputees, including war veterans, willing to undergo the experimental surgery.