Supreme Court weighs new affirmative action case in Michigan
The high court agrees to hear a Michigan voter ban on affirmative action in college admissions, while Texas seeks a broader ruling to end race consideration in admissions. The cases echo the 2003 ruling allowing race as a factor, with advocates predicting how the justices may approach limits or overturn.
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Texas House debates graduation reform backed by 22 groups
A coalition of 22 industry trade organizations supports House Bill 5 to cut standardized tests from 15 to five and create five diploma pathways, arguing for flexibility. Jobs for Texas, representing thousands of employers, says the bill aligns with Texas employer demands and allows targeted workforce preparation. Critics including Rod Paige warn it lowers standards, while business groups and some mothers oppose easing tests.
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Williams says school choice expansion won’t trigger exodus
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams, once a charter supporter, now says expanding school choice will likely not cause mass public school withdrawals. He notes he would oversee nearly 5 million students even if new plans pass, with state lawmakers already debating broader options.
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Courageous 9-year-old crawls to get help after canyon crash
In northern Los Angeles County a 9-year-old girl crawled out of a mangled SUV after a rollover and hiked about two miles through rough terrain to seek aid for her father, 35, who was found dead in the driver seat when officers arrived over an hour later. The Ford Escape plunged 200 feet down Sierra Highway into a remote canyon just after 1 a.m. Sunday.
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Kerry and Karzai pledge unity amid Afghan tensions
In Kabul Kerry and President Karzai show rare harmony as the United States hands over its last detention facility in Afghanistan. Kerry calls them on the same page on security and reconciliation, while Karzai presses for Taliban to end violence if they seek foreign troops withdrawal.
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Cyprus banks to reopen with controls and bailout deal
Cyprus will reopen all banks except the two largest at 8:30 a.m. with limits on transactions after a Brussels bailout accord. ECB extended emergency funding to avoid collapse while Cyprus undertook significant bank sector cuts and losses for large depositors. President Anastasiades called the hours dramatic as Europe and Cyprus faced a tight deadline.
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