El Nino expected to alter global weather patterns this year
Forecasters predict warming in the central Pacific this year could reduce Atlantic hurricanes and bring more rain to drought hit California and southern states while possibly easing northern winters. Experts warn impacts will vary by region with potential heat and crop losses worldwide.
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North Carolina State University Atmospheric Sciences
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Girl Scouts urged to end Barbie partnership
Consumer groups press the Girl Scouts of the USA to end its Mattel Barbie tie in New York. The Girl Scouts refuse, saying the partnership promotes career exploration and empowerment for over 2 million members.
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College choices shaped by cost and aid availability
A UCLA survey shows only 57 percent of new freshmen enrolled in their first-choice college, the lowest in 39 years. Cost and financial aid access are major factors influencing where students decide to enroll.
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National Center For Education Statistics
Reggie Felton
National School Boards Association
San Francisco
UCLA
Higher Education Research Institute
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