Scandal over favoritism in college admissions mutates across universities
A Chicago Tribune investigation highlights alleged preferential treatment for well connected applicants at the University of Illinois, prompting reforms. Experts note similar practices may exist at public and private colleges, with fundraisers and political influence shaping admissions decisions in some cases.
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Univn of Illinois
David Hawkins
The
National Association For College Admission Counseling
University of Illinois
Daniel Golden
Golden
Duke
Stanford
Brown
Harvard
Illinois
Los Angeles Times
University of California
Man charged after wife reports Craigslist attack plot
Kannapolis police say a 25 year old husband arranged on Craigslist for an attacker to harm his wife without her knowledge. He is jailed on 200000 bond as investigators pursue a strong lead aided by federal help. The wife reported a knife incident in their bedroom. children were present but unaware. The case cites multiple personal ads and Craigslist changes to adult services.
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N.C
Kannapolis
Terry Clanton
Clanton
Chuck Adams
Craigslist
Boston
Adams
Bipartisan health deal prospects dim after Obama stance
Republican senators said the path to a health overhaul narrowed after President Obama voiced strong support for a public insurance plan. They warned a government run option could derail bipartisan talks and warned private insurers could be driven out of business, while supporters argue it would boost choice and competition. The push aims to extend care to about 50 million uninsured with a bill aiming for October.
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Barack Obama
Obama
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Mike Enzi
Wyoming
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John Ensign
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Ensign
Senate Finance Committee
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Max Baucus
D-Mont
Kennedy
Baucus
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