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3 players suspended, Michigan St coach issues statement

TheRepublic.com 

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio has released a statement saying he has “high standards” for his football program and expects players and staff to “conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and principles of Michigan State University.” Dantonio has kept a low profile after allegations of sexual assault were

Denied: Student to get books instead of half-court shot cash

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A University of Louisville student disqualified after hitting a half-court shot to win a basketball contest will get a consolation package for missing out on the $38,000 prize. The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/2mHpqSE ) reports the university’s athletic department is paying for sophomore Jackson Logsdon’s books and meal plan for the next two years.

Trump signs executive orders on waters rule, black colleges - USA TODAY

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Trump signs executive orders on waters rule, black colleges
USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — President Trump's newest executive orders target a water-protection rule and elevate an initiative on historically black colleges and universities into the White House. Trump signed the executive orders in back-to-back signing ceremonies ...
Does Betsy DeVos know what 'choice' means?Washington Post (blog)
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is getting some very bad news about her favorite thing... Читать дальше...



Rights Groups Laud Revised Contract for Olympics Hosts

Voice of America 

A new contract for future Olympic Games hosts that makes the protection of human rights a core requirement earned praise from rights groups Tuesday who say preparations of major sports events lead to rights violations. The International Olympic Committee has now specifically referred to the protection of human rights in its revised host city contract, sent out to the 2024 summer Olympic bid cities, after meeting human rights groups. Paris and Los Angeles are the only two candidates left in the race... Читать дальше...

Group says Buffett’s firm opposes selling fossil fuel stocks

TheRepublic.com 

OMAHA, Neb. — A group of environmentalists that wants Warren Buffett’s company to sell its investments with ties to fossil fuels says Berkshire Hathaway is opposing the measure. Nebraskans for Peace said Tuesday that Buffett’s company told the group it opposes the measure that Berkshire shareholders will vote on later this spring. That recommendation carries

US Attorney General Pushes to Stop Suing Local Police

Voice of America 

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said on Tuesday that the federal government should stop spending money to sue local police departments, signaling a  harp departure from the previous administration's policy toward law enforcement exhibiting patterns of racism or excessive force. In his speech to the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, Sessions said the Justice Department should instead use its resources to help police figure out the best way to fight crime. He announced... Читать дальше...

Russia, China veto at U.N. on Syria chemical weapons

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration accused Russia and China of “outrageous and indefensible” action Tuesday after they vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have imposed new sanctions on Syria for using chemical weapons against its own citizens. In a sharply worded speech after the vote, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley said the message the council was sending to the world was that “if you are allies with Russia and China, they will cover the backs of their friends who use chemical... Читать дальше...

Samsung head indicted on bribery charges in South Korea

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

SEOUL — Lee Jae-yong, the de facto leader of Samsung, one of the world’s largest conglomerates, was indicted on charges of bribery and embezzlement Tuesday, becoming one of the most prominent business tycoons to stand trial in South Korea. Lee’s indictment came at the end of a special prosecutor’s 90-day investigation of a corruption scandal that had already led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. Lee was accused of giving or promising Choi Soon-sil, a secretive confidante of Park, a total of $38 million in bribes... Читать дальше...

Nicole Kidman's Dress Straps Broke During the Oscars 2017

«Just Jared» 

Nicole Kidman had a slight wardrobe malfunction during the 2017 Academy Awards, but it thankfully didn’t have an effect on her evening! The straps on the Oscar-nominated actress’ dress broke during the show and she was seen backstage later in the night with the straps tied behind her neck and hanging down her back. It [...]





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