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NYU Medical School Plans Free Tuition For Those Studying To Be Doctors
New York University said the move was to address the high cost of entering a career in medicine. Most med students graduate in debt, which can often top $200,000.
Cannabis Producer Gets $4 Billion Investment From Beer Company
The giant influx of cash from Constellation Brands is the largest strategic investment in the cannabis market to date. It nearly quadruples the alcohol company's stake in Canopy Growth to 38 percent.
No Veterans Day Military Parade This Year; DOD Looking At Dates In 2019
The procession through Washington, D.C., requested by President Trump and set for November, has been delayed. Reports estimated its cost at $92 million, although the defense secretary scoffs at that.
Toddler's Remains That Were Discovered In N.M. Compound Identified As Missing Child
Officials said the decomposed body found in a raid on a rural property in Amalia, are those of missing 3-year-old, Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj. Prosecutors argue he died in a religious ceremony.
Former Catholic Priest Says Pennsylvania Bishop Ignored His Reports Of Abuse
Former priest James Faluszczak was one of many witnesses to testify before the grand jury about being abused by an Erie priest. He says when he told the bishop about it, he was "totally ignored."
Secretary Of State Pompeo Announces Creation Of Iran Action Group
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of an "Iran Action Group" on Thursday. The State Department's Brian Hook will work to try to build a strategy to counter what Pompeo sees as Iran's nefarious behavior.
Rep. Cummings Demands Explanation For Stripping Ex-CIA Chief's Security Clearance
The lawmaker's letter was one of several reactions to the decision. Also Thursday, a former special operations forces commander defended John Brennan and asked Trump to revoke his clearance too.
Pope Francis Expresses 'Shame And Sorrow' Over Pennsylvania Abuse Allegations
After days of silence and a barrage of criticism for failing to address the most recent priest sex abuse scandal, the Vatican speaks: "The Holy See condemns unequivocally the sexual abuse of minors."
Trump Signs Annual Defense Policy Bill, Lists Many Things He Doesn't Like About It
Hours after President Trump signed into law the annual defense policy bill, he — like his recent predecessors — issued a signing statement challenging the constitutionality of 52 provisions in the bill.