Today is Thursday, Dec. 2, the 337th day of 2004 with 29 to follow.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- A junk-food ban in Los Angeles public schools is costing the district $1,000 per week and pinching funds for after-school activities.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Principals at a New York City public school said hands on a student mural looked like buttocks, so they ordered it painted over.

Today is Wednesday, April 28, the 119th day of 2004 with 247 to follow.

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2003 with 29 to follow.

Today is Monday, April 28, the 118th day of 2003 with 247 to follow.

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Today is Monday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2002 with 29 to follow.