Supreme Court To Determine Challenge To Harvard's Use Of Race In Admissions
Supreme Court To Determine Challenge To Harvardâs Use Of Race In Admissions
Rekindling a long-dormant legal argument about affirmative action after it was revealed on Monday that the Supreme Court will rule on whether or not race is used in the admissions process at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
For the first time in six years, the controversial question of whether schools can take race into account when accepting new pupils has been brought before theâŚ
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Waitress Fired For Receiving $4,000 Tip And Refusing To Share With Colleagues
Waitress Fired For Receiving $4,000 Tip And Refusing To Share With Colleagues
According to accounts, an Arkansas server was dismissed after receiving a $4,400 tip and being forced to divide it with her co-workers.
When waitress Ryan Brandt and another server served a group of more than 40 people at Oven and Tap in Bentonville, Arkansas, on Dec. 6, Fox 59 reported that the hefty gratuity resulted from the generous tip.
Both servers were expected to receive a total of $100âŚ
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Trump's Former Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows Facing Contempt Charges
Trumpâs Former Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows Facing Contempt Charges
Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows faces criminal contempt charges after he refused to appear before a House select committee investigating the Capitol disturbance on January 6.
There was a 9-0 vote in favour of moving forwards.
Despite handing up hundreds of emails and messages to the House Oversight Committee, Meadows, a former Republican congressman from North Carolina,âŚ
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Former Chris Cuomo Producer Trained Girls As Young As 7 In âSexual Subservienceâ According To Court Docs
Former Chris Cuomo Producer Trained Girls As Young As 7 In âSexual Subservienceâ According To Court Docs
One of CNNâs seasoned producers boasted of enticing young girls to his house for âsexual subservienceâ training, according to court papers published Monday.
He also thought that âa woman is a woman regardless of her age,â according to the papers.
An investigation into the charges against John Griffin, who has been suspended from the network, alleges that he tried to attract at least four girls,âŚ
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Search Intensifies For Missing Teen Couple Last Seen Headed To New York City
Search Intensifies For Missing Teen Couple Last Seen Headed To New York City
Cops are hunting for a young couple who were last seen at the New York City train station and were travelling to New York City.
As of Thursday afternoon, 15-year-old Manorville residents Kaileigh Catalonia and Vincent Abolafia had planned to board a train from Ronkkonkoma to New York City.
Investigators believe that the two teenagers, who were reported missing later that night, may have been seenâŚ
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USA Gymnastics USOPC Reach $380 Million Settlement With Victims
USA Gymnastics USOPC Reach $380 Million Settlement With Victims
USA Gymnastics and the hundreds of women who were sexually abused by Larry Nassar, a former national team doctor, have settled their legal dispute for $380 million.
Efforts to bring about real reform in the sportâs national governing body have barely begun.
More than 500 victims of sexual assault by USA Gymnastics have been compensated by a federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis on Monday,âŚ
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Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin To Admit In Court To Have Violated George Floyd's Civil Rights
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin To Admit In Court To Have Violated George Floydâs Civil Rights
In a notification sent out by the courtâs computerised filing system Monday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin looks to be on the approach of admitting to violating George Floydâs civil rights.
According to the federal docket record, Chauvin will appear in court on Wednesday to discuss changing his current not guilty plea. A defendantâs intention to plead guilty is indicated byâŚ
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Insurer Agrees To $800 Million Settlement In Boy Scouts Bankruptcy
Insurer Agrees To $800 Million Settlement In Boy Scouts Bankruptcy
One of the Boy Scouts of Americaâs major insurers has agreed to donate $800 million to a fund for victims of child sex abuse in the bankruptcy case.
On Monday, Century Indemnity Co. and its affiliates agreed to deposit $800 million to the fund in exchange for being relieved from all further obligation for abuse claims.
The pay out would raise the trustâs total to over $2.6 billion, making it theâŚ
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US Air Force Dismisses 27 Over Refusal To Get Covid-19 Vaccine; REPORT
US Air Force Dismisses 27 Over Refusal To Get Covid-19 Vaccine;Â REPORT
More than a quarter of a million Air Force troops are expected to be vaccinated against the Zika virus this year, yet just 27 personnel have been expelled for refusing the vaccination.
Thousands of Air Force personnel have either refused or requested an exemption from the vaccination.
This is the first time the vaccination has led to an administrative discharge, according to Air ForceâŚ
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The Sad Stories Of Tornadoes Victims Including A 2 Months Old Baby
The Sad Stories Of Tornadoes Victims Including A 2 Months Old Baby
The family of a 2-month-old baby put her in a car seat in an attempt to keep her safe. One of the oldest living Korean War veterans. Florist and airport security worker in Tennessee who recently began her ânew adventure.â
In Illinois, an employee of Amazon.com. Judiciary in the state of Kentucky recognised for his common-sense. The tornadoes that raced through the Midwest and South on FridayâŚ
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Thousands Remain Without Power, Water After Tornadoes Killed Dozens
Thousands Remain Without Power, Water After Tornadoes Killed Dozens
For weeks or more, Kentucky residents might be without heat, water, or power, state authorities said Monday, as the devastation and death toll from the tornadoes slamming five states came into closer focus.
The sheer amount of damage from Friday nightâs storms is preventing Kentucky authorities from accurately assessing the extent of the devastation.
An outbreak of tornadoes that also wiped downâŚ
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54 Dead After Truck Smuggling Migrants Crashes In Mexico
54 Dead After Truck Smuggling Migrants Crashes In Mexico
Rescuers responding to a mishap in southern Mexico encountered a horrifying scene: a tractor trailer carrying up to 200 migrants ploughed into the base of a steel pedestrian bridge, killing 54 people and injured scores more.
There were both living and dead migrants inside the tipped-over trailer, which was thrown and crushed.
At least 53 additional people were hurt in the Thursday nightâŚ
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Scientists Continue To Be Puzzled By The Origins Of Covid Animal origins
Scientists Continue To Be Puzzled By The Origins Of Covid Animal origins
Despite the fact that the COVID-19 epidemic has been underway for almost two years, its origins remain a mystery.
According to the majority of experts, the virus first appeared in bats before making its way to people, either directly or indirectly. A Chinese lab may have been the source of the contaminant, according to some.
There is now a rising chorus of experts who believe that âzoonoticâ orâŚ
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Australia May Reopen To International Students And Skilled Workers Next Week
Australia May Reopen To International Students And Skilled Workers Next Week
Health officials continue to consider whether to change the scheduling of booster doses, as Scott Morrison has indicated that Australia would likely open up to overseas students and skilled workers next week.
Until February of 2022, the federal government said that it will maintain emergency powers, including the need that all international flights use masks and limitations on travel from certainâŚ
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US Wins Appeal Against London Court's Decision Not To Extradite Julian Assange
US Wins Appeal Against London Courtâs Decision Not To Extradite Julian Assange
According to reports, the United States was successful in its appeal in Londonâs High Court on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assangeâs extradition.
The victory means that Assange is one step closer to being extradited to the United States to face allegations of conspiring to hack into government systems and of breaking espionage legislation.
Judicial officer Timothy Holroyde said the United States hadâŚ
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Netflix Shocks The Internet After Cancelling âCowboy Bebopâ After Just One Season
Netflix Shocks The Internet After Cancelling âCowboy Bebopâ After Just One Season
After only one season, the highly anticipated live-action âCowboy Bebopâ series was cancelled by Netflix, leaving the cast, crew, and fans in shock and disbelief.
Only a month had passed since the spinoffâs debut on Nov. 19, when the decision was made.
10-episode series follows cosmic bounty hunters Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye Valentine as they seek down theâŚ
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LAPD Detective Jamie McBride Urges Tourists To Avoid The City Compares Crime rampage To 'The Purge'
LAPD Detective Jamie McBride Urges Tourists To Avoid The City Compares Crime rampage To âThe Purgeâ
YGâs best friend Slim 400, one of the rapperâs most trusted pals, was shot and died in Los Angeles on Wednesday night as the city continues to see an increase in violence.
As a result, LAPD detective Jamie McBride is advising visitors to avoid the city since the police department cannot sufficiently safeguard them at this time.
At this point, âwe donât think we can keep you safe,â McBride toldâŚ
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