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Updated: 02 Dec 20:46
Grandma Robinson Makes White House Transition
25 Nov 18:59
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The Obamas will soon undergo a historic transition in January as the nation's First Family of color enters the White House. Also making the transition will be Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother. President-elect Obama has attributed the success of his campaign, in part, to Robinson's support, especially as a child care provider. A roundtable of grandmothers share advice for Robinson and discuss the special role of grandparents.
For Two Pa. Teens, Two Paths To College
24 Nov 21:30
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Emmanuel Garcia, 18, and Marlo Johnson, 17, both of Harrisburg, Pa., spent most of the summer wondering whether they could get the loans and grants they needed to pay for college. The money came through for Garcia, but things didn't work out so well for Johnson.
FSU Football Star Wins Rhodes Scholarship
24 Nov 21:00
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Myron Rolle, the starting strong safety for the Florida State Seminoles, has been awarded the Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University. The pre-med student had to miss part of Saturday's game against Maryland because he was being interviewed for the scholarship.
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