Operation Education: Seven parents facing charges after student unexcused absences

It has been more than a year since Indiana enacted a law that said parents coudl be prosecuted if a student misses too many ...
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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work

From lost faith in the legal system to way too many dead grandmothers, employers share the strangest and most unbelievable ...
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Lawrence County Schools backtracks on no-excuse absence policy after parent backlash

Lawrence County public school officials have backtracked on a controversial policy that excluded doctors' notes as a valid excuse for absences. (Photo: Getty Images) The Lawrence County Board of ...
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'I was stuck under the bed:' 10 most absurd excuses for missing work

We all know that worker who concocts fake excuses to get a day off from the office grind. But a new survey shows that there are a lot of employees who go the extra mile when it comes to getting out of ...
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San Jose leaders excuse embattled councilman's absence, but calls to resign stand

The controversy surrounding embattled San Jose Councilman Omar Torres continues to grow. The city council on Tuesday debated whether to excuse his absence from a meeting after the allegations he's ...
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Bruce Springsteen signs Philadelphia fifth-grader's absence note

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- A Philadelphia fifth-grader ditched school for a chance to meet Bruce Springsteen and got the best absence excuse note of all time - signed by "The Boss" himself. Michael Fenerty ...