Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Evening Edition: Administration moves to rescind Obama-era guidance on use of race in college admissions

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Administration moves to rescind Obama-era guidance on use of race in college admissions
The action is likely to signal a shift toward advocacy of race-neutral admissions. The Supreme Court has upheld race-conscious admission practices as recently as 2016, but affirmative action in higher education remains a contentious issue.
GOP lawmakers come to Moscow, raising hopes there of U.S.-Russia thaw 
Congressional Republicans sounded conciliatory notes in meetings in the Russian capital. "We don't necessarily need to be adversaries," said Sen. Richard C. Shelby.
 
Prosecutors debunk conspiracy theories spread by Trump and conservative media in plea deal for ex-congressional IT staffer
A plea agreement cleared Imran Awan of allegations suggesting he was a Pakistani operative who stole government secrets with cover from House Democrats.
 
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Critic's Notebook
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Whether it's discussing cultural appropriation or separating the art from the artist, there is plenty with which one can stoke a lively conversation among music aficionados. Here are the toughest questions.
 
Rescue of Thai youth soccer team trapped in cave could take months, officials warn
The boys and their coach, who went missing on June 23, may have to use breathing masks to escape the partially flooded cave or wait for the water to recede. 
 
Trump interviews Sen. Mike Lee for Supreme Court, senator's office says
The president's phone conversation with the Utah Republican was among several interviews he has conducted to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
 
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Trump gets dose of Dutch bluntness from visiting prime minister
Interjecting with a concise, resounding "no" as President Trump tried to put a positive spin on trade disputes, Mark Rutte of the Netherlands showed that he can hold his own with the American leader.
 
Oppressive heat engulfing Northeast will spread west this weekend
The extent of the heat wave will be very uncommon and the high pressure will be so intense that it may lack historical precedent.
 
GOP congressman denies allegations that he ignored sexual abuse of wrestlers at Ohio State
Two former wrestlers said Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), an OSU assistant coach three decades ago, had to have known about abuse allegations against a former team doctor.
 
 
AT&T hikes price of DirecTV Now, despite promising lower consumer prices in the Time Warner trial
The increase of $5 per month will apply to new and existing customers of DirecTV's online streaming service.
 
World Cup 2018
England advances to quarterfinals with win over Colombia
Colombia tied the game in stoppage time, sending it into extra time and, ultimately, penalty kicks.
 
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