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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Harvard Ruling, Bahamas Update

5:59am October 02, 2019

House Democrats postpone the first Ukraine deposition. A federal judge upholds Harvard's race-conscious admissions process. It's been a month since Hurricane Dorian devastated much of the Bahamas.

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The plaintiff said Harvard uses "racial balancing" — which is illegal — to curate its student body and holds Asian American students to a higher standard than others in the admissions process.

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Federal Judge Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process

7:36pm October 01, 2019

The advocacy group Students for Fair Admissions says it will appeal the decision, which means the fate of race-conscious admissions could once again end up in the hands of the Supreme Court.

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UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals.

California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

1:18pm September 30, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.

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Teaching Impeachment In The Classroom

8:02am September 29, 2019

by Elizabeth Shockman

Impeachment has been the talk of the past week. It's also a good teaching opportunity for schools. Civics classes are using it to discuss how the political process works.

Georgia Professor Holds Student's Baby, A Life Lesson Bundled On Her Back

6:44pm September 28, 2019

by Alexander Tuerk

"We know it's overwhelming, don't think we don't understand," the professor said about the challenge of being a student and a parent. "We take it very seriously, and we're going to be here for you."

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

1:23pm September 27, 2019

The House opens an impeachment inquiry. The acting director of national intelligence testifies before Congress about a whistleblower complaint. Greta Thunberg dresses down world leaders at a climate conference.

Chicago Teachers Union members cheer at a rally ahead of a potential strike.

Chicago Teachers Are Ready To Strike

8:28am September 27, 2019

by Sarah Karp

The Chicago Teachers Union voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, union officials announced Thursday. The Chicago Public Schools CEO says the offer of a 16% raise over five years is generous.

No Plan B: Deciding Not To Have Children Because of Climate Change

3:32pm September 25, 2019

Faced with the prospect of severe climate disruptions, potential parents are rethinking that choice.

Devin Sloane (right) arrives at federal court in Boston on Tuesday for sentencing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. Sloane admitted to paying $250,000 to get his son into the University of Southern California as a fake water polo player.

Second Parent Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal

9:07pm September 24, 2019

by Tanya Ballard Brown

Devin Sloane was sentenced to four months in prison and must pay a $95,000 fine and perform 500 hours of community service. He spent $250,000 to get his son accepted into college as a fake athlete.

Businessman Devin Sloane Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal

6:28pm September 24, 2019

by Kirk Carapezza

Businessman Devin Sloane was sentenced to four months in prison and 500 hours of community service Tuesday in the nationwide college admissions bribery and cheating scheme.

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