Graduation
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Obama addresses Naval Academy graduates
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A day after laying out his counterterrorism vision, President Barack Obama addresses future military leaders who could help carry it out in a speech to U.S. Naval Academy graduates.
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Local high school graduation rates up to 40 year high
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The percentage of public high school students who graduated on time has reached a 40-year high, new data released Tuesday shows.
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Virginia graduation rates: 88 percent of students graduated in 2012
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Virginia education officials say 88 percent of students in the class of 2012 graduated after four years of high school.
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ATF graduates 100th class of bomb sniffing dogs
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms will graduate its 100th class of bomb sniffing dogs Wednesday. The highly-skilled pooches are now equipped to tackle suspicious scenes at massive public gatherings.
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Kevin Hillery to become first paraplegic Naval Academy graduate
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Kevin Hillery is set to become the first ever paraplegic to graduate from the United States Naval Academy.
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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to speak at U.S. Naval Academy graduation
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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will be this year's commencement speaker at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation this month.
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Sarah Cooper, Sam Miller graduate from American, get engaged
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Sarah Cooper already knew that the second weekend of May would mark the day she graduated from American University. What she didn't expect was that it would also become her engagement day.
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Class of 2012 enters better job market
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This year, many graduates are leaving school with more than just a degree. Unlike many graduates since the beginning of the Great Recession, they have jobs.
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Mitt Romney speaks at Liberty University
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During his commencement address at Liberty University, Mitt Romney told graduates marriage is an "enduring" institution reserved for one man and one woman.
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American University holds commencement ceremonies
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American University held commencement ceremonies Saturday, featuring speakers from government, business and media.
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Breona Alexander wins Gates Foundation Scholarship
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A high school senior's love for learning and animals helped her win a scholarship that will fund her entire college education.
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D.C. high school graduation rates dropped in 2011
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D.C. high school graduation rates for 2011 are down dramatically from what they were in 2010, according to figures released by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
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Following in his father's footsteps
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Robert Hill says following in his father’s footsteps is something he’s wanted to do since childhood. On Wednesday, his dream came true.
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Michelle Obama to deliver Quantico graduation speech
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First lady Michelle Obama is coming to northern Virginia to deliver the commencement address at tiny Quantico Middle/High School, where 26 high school seniors will be graduating Friday evening.
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Graduates face job market, debt
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With their diploma, this year’s graduates are also getting an average debt of $27,000 and a look at slim job prospects.
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Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School to graduate first class
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Two weeks from today, Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School in Takoma Park will graduate its first class.
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