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Salem Schools to Lock Front Entrances Starting Today
The new practice was announced by the school district.
1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Today should cool down a big with a high of 66 and scattered thunderstorms. Tonight will see more thunder showers with a low of 54.
2. FRONT ENTRANCES LOCKED: Salem schools will begin locking front entrances to all facilities starting today. The school district is asking residents to be understanding of the new procedures.
3. SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET: The board will meet at the Salem High television studio starting at 7 p.m. See the agenda here.
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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On May 21, 1881 in Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters in congruence with the International Red Cross.
5. A NEW GENERATION REVEALED: That's the message displayed on advertisements for the first reveal of Microsoft's next generation Xbox, which is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. ET.
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The new entertainment and gaming system will be revealed further at an expo scheduled in June.
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