GOP states targeting diversity, equity efforts in higher ed
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Republican governors and lawmakers are increasingly targeting “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives in…
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GOP revolts against plan to replace Feinstein on key panel in push to block Biden judicial picks
By Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Senate Republicans are prepared to block Democratic efforts to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the powerful…
Continue ReadingMalala Yousafzai working on new book, her ‘most personal’
NEW YORK (AP) — Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is working on a new memoir, the latest book by the young activist from Pakistan known for her…
Continue ReadingUn hombre le disparó a un adolescente que fue a su casa de manera equivocada para recoger a sus hermanos, dice la policía de Kansas City
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Un adolescente fue baleado y herido por el dueño de una casa después de que, por error, entrara a la casa…
Continue ReadingNorse colonists in Greenland imported North American timber longer than suspected: study
By Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — New research has…
Continue ReadingIndigenous people more likely to be hospitalized with influenza: study
By Alexandra Mae Jones, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Indigenous…
Continue ReadingEmma Watson marks her 33rd birthday with very personal Instagram post
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Emma Watson has marked her 33rd birthday with a personal Instagram post after taking a step back from the public eye. The…
Continue ReadingItaly pushes crackdown on migrants reaching its shores
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy’s right-wing government is pressing ahead with plans to crack down on migrants after…
Continue ReadingSenegal musician Maal named UN ambassador on desertification
LONDON (AP) — Senegalese singer-songwriter Baaba Maal has been named a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Covention to Combat Desertification. Maal…
Continue ReadingAlves tells judge he had consensual sex with alleged victim
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves has testified in court and told the judge investigating a sexual assault accusation against him that he had…
Continue ReadingUS ready to lend Poland $4 billion for nuclear energy plan
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A project to develop some 20 small nuclear power reactors in Poland is moving forward…
Continue ReadingInsider Q&A: Lindsey Johnson of the Consumer Bankers Assoc.
By Ken Sweet AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer Bankers Association President Lindsey Johnson speaks to The Associated Press about…
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Bank of America reports its latest financial results on Tuesday. The National Association of Realtors reports existing home sales for March on…
Continue ReadingSorry, Sydney — Melbourne is now officially Australia’s biggest city
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Melbourne has overtaken Sydney to become Australia‘s largest city by population — thanks to a technicality. The borders…
Continue ReadingLawmakers return to Washington as debt limit crisis and other key issues loom
By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett, Lauren Fox and Haley Talbot, CNN Lawmakers face a lengthy to-do list as they return to the Capitol after a two-week…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is upgrading its burgers
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN McDonald’s, which has been focusing on upgrading its core items to boost sales, is rolling out a series of…
Continue ReadingWhile some students skip college, trade programs are booming
By OLIVIA SANCHEZ, The Hechinger Report NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It’s almost 4 p.m. at the Nashville branch of the Tennessee College of Applied…
Continue ReadingWhile some students skip college, trade programs are booming
By OLIVIA SANCHEZ, The Hechinger Report NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It’s almost 4 p.m. at the Nashville branch of the Tennessee College of Applied…
Continue ReadingBarcelona says probe found no evidence of corruption by club
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona says the investigation it ordered into controversial payments for refereeing reports has…
Continue ReadingEncuentran casi dos toneladas de cocaína valorada en US$ 440 millones flotando frente a las costas de Italia
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — La Guardia di Finanza, la Policía Financiera italiana, recuperó este domingo una cantidad récord de cocaína durante…
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