Penn State officials sentenced in Sandusky case
Former Penn State administrators Graham Spanier Tim Curley and Gary Schultz were jailed for two to23 months for failing to alert authorities about a 2001 incident involving Jerry Sandusky. Spanier Curley and Schultz faced misdemeanor child endangerment charges after pleas and trial in the high profile case.
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Varadkar Wins Fine Gael Leader Nod to Become Ireland’s PM
Leo Varadkar, a 38 year old doctor and Ireland’s social protection minister, was chosen by Fine Gael lawmakers as party leader to succeed Enda Kenny. He would be Ireland’s first openly gay prime minister and the first of South Asian descent. Covene y was his runner up. Varadkar vows tax reform and rural tech advances while leading a minority government with Fianna Fail.
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Penn State strengthens Greek life rules after pledge death
Penn State unveils tougher Greek system rules including mandatory education for members, a campus policing program, a zero tolerance hazing policy, and a conduct history report for each group. President Barron cites safety aims as Tim Piazza’s death prompts reform and a delayed fraternity recruitment to spring semester.
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Monitor to oversee Chicago police actions under tentative deal
An independent monitor will oversee the Chicago Police Department under a tentative agreement with the U S Department of Justice. The deal follows the 18 month DOJ investigation sparked by the Laquan McDonald shooting. No immediate court reform agreement appears planned.
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Protesters clash with police after Afghanistan truck bombing
Afghan protesters demanding Ghani's resignation clashed with riot police in Kabul on Friday, leaving at least four dead as attacks in the capital, including Wednesday's truck bomb, heighten pressure on the government.
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