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December 19, 2014: Florida's Graudation Rate Rises To Highest Level In 10 Years

Today on WLRN-Miami Herald News, you heard:

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9:04 Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner expects lawmakers to hold hearings into complaints that public school students face too much testing.

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8:43 We answer some questions about what changed this week with President Obama's announcement about new U.S.-Cuba relations.

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8:30 Florida Senator Marco Rubio says the economic sanctions against Cuba are the best tool to encourage democracy. The Republican Cuban-American says he will do everything in his power to thwart the president's plan to normalize relations with the island.

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8:20 A new study shows that some kinds of coral may stand up to climate change better than originally thought.

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8:04 The newest Florida graduation rates are out and 76.1 percent of kids are now leaving high school with a diploma. This is the highest graduation rate in Florida in more than a decade.

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7:43 The deadline to buy "Obamacare health insurance" for coverage that begins on January 1st has passed. That happened earlier this week, but open enrollment continues until February 15th.

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7:30 Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner expects lawmakers to hold hearings into complaints that public school students face too much testing.

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7:20 A Florida lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prohibit a controversial kind of therapy aimed at LGBT youths. The practice is designed to change the young person's sexual orientation.

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7:04 Among those cheering President Obama's plans to ease up on sanctions against Cuba are fans of the island's legendary cigars and rum.

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6:43 We answer some questions about what changed this week with President Obama's announcement about new U.S.-Cuba relations.

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6:30 Florida Senator Marco Rubio says the economic sanctions against Cuba are the best tool to encourage democracy. The Republican Cuban-American says he will do everything in his power to thwart the president's plan to normalize relations with the island.

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6:20 A new study shows that some kinds of coral may stand up to climate change better than originally thought.

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6:04 The graduation rate among Florida public school students his risen slightly this year, with 76.1 percent of kids now leaving high school with a diploma. This is the highest graduation rate in Florida in more than a decade.

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